Sitting at the peak of a rollercoaster brimming with anticipation before the thrashing rush of frenzied chaos, here you will find The Silver Doors. A swirling frenzy of psychedelic rock, blues, indie-rock, punk and much more, listening to the US-based lads is the oddly comforting terror of that rollercoaster ride. Formed in 2022 by Alex Cox (vocals and guitar), Brett Kent (vocals and bass), Bryce Alberghini (drums) and Justin Lawrence (violin), The Silver Doors are unlike anything you’ve heard before – they’re the band you never knew you needed. We speak with Cox about their self-titled debut ..read more

Formed in 2020 by French composer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jacques M, Jaime’s Tone walks the delicate line between rock and metal, then blurs everything in a pop-rock, prog-rock, prog-metal, indie-rock sensation. While Jaime’s Tone has received critical acclaim on an international scale for his numerous releases, this is our introduction to the artist. We speak with Jaime’s Tone about his EPTake Your Change, what music means to him, his favourite concerts and much more. OSR: What drew you to music? Why did you decide to become a musician? Jaime’s Tone: I started music at th ..read more

Her name translates to “child of love and abundance” in Japanese and it seems fitting considering the all-encompassing societal divergence and union of Aiko Tomi. Unafraid to embrace the unconventional, Canada-based Tomi captivates audiences with her provocative music, appearance and overall demeanour. A pioneer in the pop music scene, Tomi is carving a niche for eclectic pop that is both searing with electric shards and soothing in a kaleidoscopic embrace. This is our introduction to Aiko Tomi, however she has turned heads and made waves internationally for years. From her debut single ‘Lotto ..read more

For Etta James, it was “At Last”; for Alexia Vegas, it is “At First” – both masterpieces swimming through the intricacy of romance. Inspired by humanity in its totality, the 24-year-old Vegas tackles the good, the bad, the gritty, the joyful, the dark and the delightful sides of life. With a penchant for navigating a well of romantic relationships, Vegas’ songs resonate with audiences in brutal honesty and engaging melodies. Her music has been described as “masterpieces disguised as infectious pop tunes…”, so come with us as we jump into one of these intoxicating pieces. Following her well-rec ..read more

Take the enthralling swoop of Jeff Buckley, add a dab of The Tallest Man On Earth’s intricate guitarwork, then tinge with a smidgeon of Mogwai, and you might have an idea of Will Pope. Known for his eclectic, experimental and endearing music, UK-based Pope carves a niche in the modern-day folk scene bringing vintage and contemporary to life in a bold blast of “What the hell was that”. Pope began his musical journey when living and gigging in Beijing while studying and working in China; after returning from China in 2020, he started releasing original material quickly establishing himself as a ..read more

From the ashes of his past to the flare of his rebirth, singer-songwriter Kevin Kendrick ignited a ferocious passion for music as he burst forth as a phoenix. Formed in 2006, the bright mythical bird rose following the disbanding of Fat Mama. Soaring above our heads, Kendrick took flight with A Big Yes and a small no and for 22 years his kaleidoscopic flair touched hearts across the globe. Joined by artists Erik Deutsch, Joe Russo, and Jon Goldberger, A Big Yes and a small no oozes outstanding musical talent with each flap of the phoenix’s wings. While A Big Yes and a small no has ensnared our ..read more

Combine the talents of Irish musicians Dan Hannon-Barry and Kaylem Hannon-Barry on guitars and vocals, Swiss multi-instrumentalist Tom Brunner on drums, and Swiss-Polish singer Luki Helmann playing bass, and what do you have? Shenanygans, that’s what you have. Filled with cheeky mischief and wicked rambunctiousness, Shenanygans is energetically exuberant and insanely infectious. While the band was founded in early 2023, the group is turning heads on a global scale. From the UK to the USA, France, Brazil, Switzerland and Ireland (to name but a few), Shenanygans intoxicate audiences with confide ..read more

In 2014, We Are All Fossils made his way to people’s ears and eyes as a YouTube project; since then, his moving melodies have captured their hearts as well. In 2015, the UK-based musician released his debut EP Aether gaining recognition across the internet. Soon after, We Are All Fossils started making waves in the music industry with his singles. Reaching far beyond his UK borders, his discography struck chords in the USA, France, Brazil, Canada and Portugal – to name but a few. Described as heartfelt, fantastic, elegant and oozing with raw honesty, We Are All Fossils finds the line between t ..read more

Inspired by humanity from the uplifting joy and hope to the devastating tumultuous despair, The Breakdown makes a bold testament to honesty in a corrupt society. When we left the UK-based indie rock band, the lads explored the complexities of love in a 21st-century world. In ‘This Rigged Machine’ they dove into modern dating, and in ‘All I Know’ they explored the unravelling of romance. Skip ahead a few months, and The Breakdown releases the new single ‘Modern Lies’. Known for energetic melodies intertwined with profound lyricism, The Breakdown captures audiences from the first chord. Regularl ..read more

If you were to describe Yodashe in a single word, that would be exceptional. Exceptionally adventurous, exceptionally experimental and exceptionally inimitable. A pioneer in the avant-garde music scene, the UK-based singer-songwriter carves a niche and sets the trend for a new breed of artists. We were introduced to Yodashe last year with her electropop single ‘Visualization’, and this year she brought us ‘FAM’ – we are yet to find another artist to meet her intriguing musicality. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘EASTER’. One aspect I find interesting about Yodashe is how ..read more