Introducing: Jay Brown

Jay Brown Northampton based Jay Brown caught the attention of lots of people at the end of last year with her debut release Video. She has already worked with and supported Bastille and played the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury. Having spent some time since then working on her sound she is now back in … Continue reading

Just Watch: Wide Smiles – Fool For You

Wide Smiles Watch the video for Fool For You here: Fool For You is available to download free now from the band’s facebook page. The band has recently signed to Domino and they’ll play a headline show in London at the Seabright Arms on June 2nd.

Introducing: Gianna Lauren

Gianna Lauren Originally haling from Ontario in Canada, Gianna Lauren is set to release her EP On Personhood via Forward Music Group on 5th May 2014. For a limited time only, the lead single Anchor Down will be available as a free download via her SoundCloud The single Ghosts will be available on her forthcoming EP  On Personhood. Gianna … Continue reading

Just Watch: Desperate Journalist – Happening

Desperate Journalist Watch the video for Happening here: Desperate Journalist are on Facebook.

Introducing: Maybug

Maybug Having had classical guitars lessons for a number of years when he was younger Maybug (now 22) I started writing my own lyrics and songs when he was 16 year old. The man of very few words, but not lyrics,  tells us “The whole process of writing is quite subconscious, a couple of lines … Continue reading

Introducing: Daniel James

Daniel James Hailing from Northern Ireland but now residing in London, he was brought up on his parents record collection of David Bowie, Van Morrison and Motown. Daniel only began writing songs after the loss of his grandmother, who had been a huge influence during his childhood. An avid documentary film watcher, Daniel takes song … Continue reading

Introducing: The Love Barons

The Love Barons The Love Barons are a London five-piece alternative indie band with brothers Ryan O’Donovan (lead vocals), Sam O’Donovan (guitar / vocals), John Chamberlain (guitar), Jamie Graeme (bass) and Nick Cooper (drums). “Happy Together” produced by Toby Kidd of Hatcham Social fame is their indie pop debut single released on March 31st 2014. … Continue reading

Introducing: White Royal

White Royal White Royal are Josh Hobson (lead vocals and guitars), Jonty Brown (drums) and Tom Balmfortham (keyboards/electronics). They are all from Harrogate where Jonty and Tom met at secondary school and were in and out of bands together until finally finding their singer via a friend making a very late night call to introduce … Continue reading

Introducing: Kalandra

Kalandra Led by vocalist and songwriter Katrine Stenbekk, Kalandra infuse their music with otherworldly tales derived from Norse and Celtic folk songs.  Underpinned by sweeping melodies and unnerving yet beautiful arrangements, the result is utterly bewitching.  After receiving huge praise and widespread airplay for their single Not Some Fairytale released in January and accompanied by … Continue reading

Introducing: Daisy Victoria

Daisy Victoria Having just been confirmed to play Huw Stephen’s Lake Stage at Latitude this year, and having also been featured in NME’s Radar section just this week, you’ll know that Daisy Victoria is already making waves and has only been a solo artist since January this year. Her debut EP, Heart full of Beef, … Continue reading

Introducing: Ball Park Music

Ball Park Music Ball Park Music will release their new single Surrender in the UK this coming April 7th 2014 having already had huge success in their home country Australia. Back home the band have also sold out huge headline shows at such high profile venues as the Enmore Theatre in Sydney and The Forum … Continue reading

Introducing: Alex Moir – Like Ted Dexter

Alex Moir Alex Moir is a writer. He loves words. However, this isn’t to say he doesn’t love melody too. Having played piano from the age of 7, he immersed himself deep within music and evolved into a true multi-instrumentalist. With musical influences from Beck to Bowie, his refined, sleek songwriting is offset by his … Continue reading

Introducing: Kate Miller – Collar Up

Kate Miller 19 year old singer/songwriter Kate Miller started songwriting at the age of 9, drawing inspiration from the likes of the Buena Vista Social Club and Paco Pena. Always searching for inspiration, Kate has an ever -growing list of contemporary female singer songwriters she admires – KT Tunstall, Lissie and Lianne La Havas to … Continue reading

Introducing: Vinyl Staircase – Solitude

Vinyl Staircase I love it when I stumble unexpectedly across new bands and this was another Soundcloud find. Luckily for me they happen to be releasing an EP soon and have just released this video for track Solitude today so it’s great timing for me to introduce you to Vinyl Staircase. Vinyl Staircase are a … Continue reading

Introducing: Kastella – Rota Hell

Kastella Having had the pleasure of working with these guys last year when they played for me for Oxjam it’s fair I finally share them with you guys too. They have a brand new track out called Rota Hell. The band consists of Jack on vocals, Mal lead guitar, Dan rhythm guitar, Jay bass, and … Continue reading

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