If you’re a fan of artists like Scottish psych-rock duo Man of Moon then you’ll love the new single ‘As Real…’ from Milan quartet The Backlash. The Italian band, comprising of Francesco Luca and Alessandro Gatto (guitars and vocals), Giuseppe Musto (drums) and Corrado Carnevali (bass), the band are creating psychedelic rock and shoegaze with a renewed passion for creating music. ‘As Real…’ is about all those things which bring up deep emotions, joy and fears even if they have no physical existence. Musically, the track is filled with gritty and fuzzy guitars and vintage psychedelia. There are ..read more

New South Wales indie rockers Scared of Sharks are back at their rock n roll best with anthemic new single ‘Stumble’. Blending classic indie rock with influences of 90s punk and garage rock, the Australian four-piece are growing at a staggering pace. Following up on their previous single ‘2nd Jingle Idea’ where influences of 60s power pop were brought back to life, ‘Stumble’ heads back to the band’s original punk and rock roots. The track begins with an entourage of heavy riffs and crashing drums before frontman Taylor Schwifty’s raw vocals kick in. It provides fuzzy guitars and layers of soni ..read more

Embracing the rich legacy of 90s Britpop, Scottish indie rock outfit The Castros have taken the music scene by storm with their nostalgic yet fresh sound. Comprised of lead singer Brad Stalker, Kyle McIntyre, John Gowans and Aiden Creaney on guitars, and drummer Sean Hume, the band is following in the footsteps of bands like The Lathums – delivering melodic and vibrant performances that resonate deeply with their audience. Following the band’s successful music video debut for their single, ‘The 90s,’ The Castros have just dropped new offering ‘The Boys’ today (June 7th). This track holds a spe ..read more

If you’re a fan of power-pop queen Lauran Hibberd, then you will love what Los Angeles musician Earth To Cheska has to offer. Inspired by similar artists to Lauran like Weezer and Green Day, Cheska Zaide hits home with her love for nostalgic 00s rock with her new single ‘GIRLS GONE WILD’. The fierce indie rocker started her musical career just aged 12. After a hiatus while studying at university, Cheska returned to music in 2022 with her debut single ‘Emily (Better Days)’ which showed her softer side with acoustic guitars and delicate vocals. ‘GIRLS GONE WILD’ on the other hand, is an explosiv ..read more

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for, Blossoms are releasing their fifth studio titled Gary in just three months. To celebrate the announcement, the critically acclaimed five-piece have dropped the titled track and music video with a guest appearance from their good friends Rick Astley and Sean Dyche. The Everton FC manager also appeared in Blossoms’ previous video ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’ which received widespread attention upon its release last month.  Speaking about the new track Gary and its accompanying video, Blossoms’ Tom Ogden says: “The video is d ..read more

Australian songsmith Katanak has released the first single off his debut six-track EP, and it’s one for the summer playlist. Summer tunes never go amiss; they put an extra skip in your step on a hot day, (metaphorically) plonk you on a sun lounger by the pool or, at the very least, a fleeting joyous moment. For the past five years, Katanak (Dylan Cattanach) has been perfecting a musical formula which I can only describe as ‘Vitamin D’. It’s indie pop sitting comfortably at the midpoint between Two Door Cinema Club and Neon Trees (remember them?) Katanak hails from Brisbane, Australia, so it’s ..read more

Newcastle trio Big Romance are the new kids on the block creating a stir with their visceral grunge and post-punk. Following up on the high-octane sophomore single ‘Sickner’, the North East-based band are currently sitting on cloud nine with a stream of Spotify editorial spots and some national radio play. ‘Dogfight’ opens with dark and mysterious sonic waves before all the band’s instruments and vocals simultaneously kick in a cold, chilling effect. On the track, frontman Dan said: “‘Dogfight’ feels like a soundtrack to a panic attack. When we took it into the studio we ended up keeping some ..read more

Melbourne artist Lili-Violet gets personal as she unpacks the complexity of queer relationships, internalised bi-phobia and personal growth in a bundle of raw, powerful indie rock. Writing from the heart in all of her songs, Lili-Violet covers topics of sexuality, identity and disability. On new single ‘Blue’ it offers a candid exploration of fast-paced queer relationships, touching on issues like love bombing, ghosting, gaslighting, and control. Released on IDAHOBIT (A significant day for people in the LGBTQIA+ community as it is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia ..read more

In October we are celebrating 10 years of our blog, 10 years to discovering new music and unearthing the latest talent in the indie and alternative music scene. We pride ourselves on discovering the hottest new sounds and shining the spotlight on those who truly deserve it. Since 2014, we have been a community of indie lovers who invest their time into finding the next big thing – that golden nugget just waiting to be heard by the masses.  Join us on Saturday 12th October (in association with our dear friends at Turtle Tempo) to celebrate this milestone with TV People, Shrimp Eyes and mor ..read more

Melbourne artist Lili-Violet gets personal as she unpacks the complexity of queer relationships, iternalised bi-phobia and personal growth in a bundle to raw, powerful indie rock. Writing from the heart in all of her songs, Lili-Violet covers topics of sexuality, identity and disability. On new single ‘Blue’ it offers a candid exploration of fast-paced queer relationships, touching on issues like love bombing, ghosting, gaslighting, and control. Released on IDAHOBIT (A significant day for people in the LGBTQIA+ community as it is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia f ..read more