Reverend & the Makers was created by vocalist and songwriter Jon McClure and fuses indie rock melody and attitude with dance rhythm. The Sheffield act's stirring breakthrough hit, "Heavyweight Champion of the World," broke into the UK Top Ten, launching a run of four indie chart number ones that became alt rock radio playlist staples in their home nation. They... read full bio
While the world has changed since Real Friends first appeared, the band's aim has not. The Illinois quartet continues to bleed unapologetically and produce songs that make it normal to feel everything: the ups, the downs and everything in between. Rather than shy away from emotion, the band runs right into it with distortion turned up and hearts wide open, deepening... read full bio
In their home Ireland, The Coronas fill stadiums and arenas to capacity. The Dublin pop-rock band, an indie success story and "one of Ireland's best kept secrets," have started to gain attention outside of Ireland after the release of their most recent single, "Find the Water," which is taken from their album. This year is going to be a big... read full bio
A well-known experimental metal group from Seattle, Washington is called Sunn O))). The band, which was founded in 1998, is known for its distinctive sound, which combines several musical styles—doom metal, drone, black metal, dark ambient, and noise rock—in a slow and heavy manner. Sunn O))) is known for its infamously loud and visually stunning live performances, where the band... read full bio
Chris Georgiadis (vocals and synthesizers), Andy Ghosh (guitar), Lianna Lee Davies (bass guitar), and Blake Davies (drums) make up the Bristol-based English rock group Turbowolf. Turbowolf, their debut album, was made available via Hassle Records on November 11, 2011. Due in part to the band's wide range of influences, the media has thus far had difficulty classifying the music of the... read full bio
Sam Ryder is an English singer-songwriter who also works as a social media influencer. He started off fronting bands like the Morning After and Blessed by a Broken Heart before transitioning to a solo pop career. He converted an unexpected burst of viral fame into a major-label deal by using his versatile and dynamic vocal range and he made his debut... read full bio
With her catchy melodies and "arrow through the heart" lyrics, Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins has achieved tremendous success. Her voice is captivating and conveys the meaning of her songs with clarity. Missy's critically acclaimed albums "The Sound Of White" (ARIA Album Of The Year featuring the hits "Scar," "Ten Days" and "The Special Two"), "On A Clear Night" (featuring the North... read full bio
In 2013, Manuel Gagneux established the Swiss avant-garde metal group Zeal and Ardor. Gagneux produced a chamber pop project called Birdmask prior to Zeal and Ardor. The group is renowned for fusing black metal with the sounds of African-American spirituals. Gagneux was born in Basel, Switzerland in 1989; both of his parents were musicians, and he began playing the piano at... read full bio
The South Wales-based quartet The Now has only recently begun performing together, but its heavy-and-acutely infectious, guitar-heavy songs have already begun to have a significant influence on their local scene. Shane Callaghan plays rhythm guitar and sings lead, Will Scott plays drums and sings, Callum Bromage plays guitar and sings and Jay Evans plays bass. Their edgy appearance matches their music, which is... read full bio
With their powerful female vocals and alternative rock style, Marisa And The Moths are grabbing attention. Press publications including Kerrang!, Classic Rock and BBC Radio 2's Rock Show gave their self-titled debut album nothing but positive reviews. Marisa And The Moths have established themselves as a top-tier live group thanks to their prior headlining tours, support roles for musicians like Kris Barras... read full bio
Wally De Backer, who has also performed under the name Gotye, and Kris Schroeder founded the Australian group The Basics (pronounced BAZ-itch). Tim Heath later joined the group. The release of their album B.A.S.I.C. featured a lot of versions of timeless songs that you could sing along to in your sleep. Despite this, the album still sounds dynamic and new;... read full bio
In their shared trailer home, which was owned by landlord/legend Terry, local Gerringong residents Jacob Finch (vocals), Lukas Anderson (lead guitar) and Ben Salvatori (rhythm guitar) started teaching each other how to jam. After several loud complaints and the inclusion of Trent Cooper on bass and Cameron Cooper on drums, Terry finally consented to offer the band his name. At that... read full bio
The fourth full-length release from Basement, "Beside Myself," is a masterwork of anthemic Anglo-American rock. It's a straight-up rock record in the greatest sense; lacking any need for overtly emo feeling or grunge guitar tones, it strikes twice as hard as it should. It's a song that, in a bygone day, may have inspired passionate singalongs that packed stadiums. Fisher and... read full bio
Born and bred in Canada, Justin of BRKN Love learned how to make music while in his adolescence obsessed over bands like Soundgarden and Led Zeppelin. The emergence of bands like Royal Blood and Highly Suspect made him see the possibility for a "different kind of band—that's not too macho and slick, but edgy enough for the punks." After Justin... read full bio
Pictures Of The Sun serves as both a conclusion and a commencement for Born Without Bones. The band's career as a steadfastly DIY band comes to an end with the EP, but with their recent signing to Pure Noise Records, a fascinating new chapter is also beginning. One of its five songs was written years ago but was never actually recorded,... read full bio
The band DRY REEF is committed to creating a wave of upbeat, energizing music. Their rhythm-driven songwriting, intensely rich guitar melodies and heart-pounding, vivid vocals form the foundation of their Indie Surf sound. Dry Reef, a light-hearted alternative, has prevailed in the independent, jam band and reggae music scenes. The artists are quickly transitioning from aspirational idealists to influential decision-makers. Six genre-defying tracks from... read full bio
The American and Cambodian band DENGUE FEVER, located in Los Angeles, released their debut album without any clue of how it would be appreciated. The band is ready to embark on their longest tour ever with the equally inspirational Tinariwen after more than a decade and four extra releases, and with more domestic and international tours on the horizon, the... read full bio
Holy Fawn evoke music from both visible and invisible nooks and crevices of the woods through an otherworldly conjuration of strong guitars, calming dissonance and textural space. The music reflects the beginning of darkness in the woods, a delicate push-and-pull of scary aural omens and delightful voice tranquility. It sounds like an old society exalting the holy spirit of nature. Since... read full bio
Heart Attack Man made his way out of hell and settled in Cleveland. Following the release of their debut album The Manson Family on Triple Crown Records, the band broke out on the national touring circuit after a select few crucial years spent in regional incubation. The band released their critically lauded sophomore album Fake Blood and their most recent... read full bio
Toronto-based Kadeema plays alternative rock music. The songs composed by Jimmy Chauveau (vocals) and Tal Vaisman (guitar/vocals) are the foundation of Kadeema's music. The two developed their enduring bond while working together in their former band, Ascot Royals. The arduous hours spent travelling, moving around, composing and recording led to a close friendship between the two. Jim & Tal made the... read full bio
