Interview with The BlackLava: ‘The main genre of rock is changing, it’s getting heavier. I’m influenced by this, I want to scream louder!’
Turin, Italy-based alt rock band, The BlackLava, released their hard-hitting single 'Eden' in January, taking their sound in a heavier, more electronic/metal direction, and are now gearing up to release their next single around June. The band comprises Carlo “Karlo” Loglisci (vocals), Francesco Priolo (guitar), Mark ...
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Interview with Portobello Express: ‘I write songs and we switch bits of them out and put in other songs’
Vienna-based psychedelic blues rock band, Portobello Express, released their latest infectious single, 'You Cry', last month and are currently working on two new tracks for their next EP. The band, whose name references their fondness for London and its 60's music scene, comprises Happy Betty (vocals, bass and ...
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Interview with The Young Hearts: ‘It felt like the backbone to our sound, our melting pot as a band’
Kent-based punk-rock band, The Young Hearts, released their debut album, The Modern State, last month, a collection of boisterous yet reflective songs that has been several years in the making. The band comprises Craig Lawrence (guitar and vocals), Aaron Jackson (guitar), Stewart Thorpe (bass) and Andrew ...
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Interview with Conner Cherland: ‘I just had this belief that someone was listening and I was building something more beautiful for the future’
Santa Barbara, California-based singer-songwriter, Conner Cherland, will release his third album (inc. EPs) in mid-June. Titled Love Songs by Conner Cherland, it is both a tribute to his wife and to his parents’ longstanding marriage. This month, Cherland released his first single from the upcoming album, ‘This Is ...
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Interview with Harry J. Hart: ‘I tend to let the song write itself and then find meaning in it’
Gold Coast, Australia-based singer-songwriter Harry J. Hart will release his debut EP before the summer, promising us some ‘sick riffs’ and cool layers of synths. Harry – who added the J to differentiate himself from Colin Firth’s character, Harry Hart, in the film Kingsman – started playing guitar at 14 and ...
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Q&A with Sophie from Lemon Drink
Glasgow-based indie rock quartet Lemon Drink brought out their single 'Demon Child' last week, offering us their signature pairing of overdriven indie rock instrumentation and rebellious, sassy vocals. The quartet comprises Sophie Bartholomew (vocals and rhythm guitar), Kirstie ‘KC’ Cunningham (lead guitar), Lauren ...
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Interview with BathTub: ‘Olly has all these effects in his mind that he likes to add in’
Stoke-on-Trent new rock duo, BathTub, released their grungily energetic single, 'Fallin' Thru', earlier this month and now have three new singles in the works, including 'Friday Night'. BathTub comprises Olly (vocals and guitar) and Brandon (drums). They had a bass player until the release of their album Get Ducked (which ...
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