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SODA CRACKER JESUS HAS RELEASED HIS SECOND SINGLE 'DRUG MY SOUL'

Our Deputy Editor Adam Wright has been been listening.

INDIE-POP QUARTET CORAL PALMS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'DRINK TOO MUCH' 

Alyce Ruby has been taking a listen and discovering more about the Devon based band.

STEPHEN EVENS  RETURNS WITH CHARASMATIC AND FUN-FILLED SINGLE 'I HATE SHOP (I AM SHOP)'

Our Tom Farmer has been finding out more about the new release and the fabulously entertaining music video.

SLIPPED OFF SILK HAS RELEASED HIS NEW EP

The three track 'An Inconvenient Day' EP is out now. Our Robin Mumford has been taking a listen.

PACIFIC HAVE RELEASED THEIR STORMING NEW SINGLE 'SPIRAL' TODAY

The piano-infused rockers released their new single ‘Spiral’ today, which encapsulates the band’s trademark gritty and emotional sound.

'WOLVES' THE GREAT NEW SINGLE FROM CHRIS CONROY IS OUT NOW

Driven by a constant battle between happiness and heartache, love and loss, Chris Conroy has dropped his latest release - READ MORE.

KYLE HUSKEY HAS RELEASED HIS NEW SINGLE

Indie-Folk performer Kyle Huskey, who hails from Fountain Valley in the US, has released his new single 'Edge Of My Bed' - WE FOUND OUT MORE.

J GUY HAS RELEASED HIS DEBUT SINGLE WITH AN ASTOUNDING VIDEO

Irish singer-songwriter J Guy has released his debut single 'Happened', an indie-folk song that shines with positivity.

'LET ME IN (FADING)' THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM KYLE RASWON IS OUT NOW

We have been discovering more about the talented newcomer.

Aunt.t has today released her first single, ‘Weekends Are Made For Two’.

The track forms an introductory piece for her six song EP.

THE SUGAR PETALS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'TALK IT OUT'

Alternative Indie-pop trio The Sugar Petals have today released their storming new single 'Talk It Out'. We find out more.

TH£ INTERNET - Glüme - (ITALIANS DO IT BETTER)

Little introduction is needed. This is Glüme. A piece by Paul Laird.

 

SPECIFIC COAST HAS TODAY RELEASED HIS NEW SINGLE 'WASN'T LOVE'

The LA based performer follows up his popular previous release with his wonderfully melancholic new track. Read more about Specific Coast here.

'GHOST SHIPS' THE NEW NEW SINGLE FROM ISLAND EMPIRE IS OUT NOW

The 80's inspired synth pop duo have released their first music post-pandemic. We have been taking a listen and finding out more about the track.

CHARLIE MOSS HAS RELEASED HIS NEW SINGLE 'THE RIDE'

Brighton-based Charlie Moss keeps momentum up with vibrant latest single “The Ride” - Tom Farmer has been having a listen.

FADED SHADES IMPRESS WITH NEW SINGLE 'SECOND GUESSING'

Faded Shades have released their stomping new single 'Second Guessing', a rip-roaring guitar anthem for the ages.

 

REALMA HAS RELEASED HER THEATRICAL NEW SINGLE 'WANDERING'

The diverse performer's new track is a film noir inspired artistic revelation.

ARTISTS UNITED COLLECTIVE HAVE RELEASED 'ALL TOGETHER NOW'

A collective of the UK's most talented and fastest rising music stars have combined to record a cover of The Farm classic 'All Together Now' - for the #SaveOurVenues campaign

'SUPERHUMAN' THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM ROSE'S DIARY IS OUT TODAY

Rose, the twenty-one year old singer-songwriter from Fareham, has today released her debut single, 'Superhuman', an impressive slice of indie inspired pop-rock.

TALENTED DUO THE OLD YOUTHS HAVE TODAY RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'YESTERDAY NEVER KNOWS'

 

ELLIE LAVE FOLLOWS UP HER DEBUT RELEASE WITH 'OCTOBER'

The talented performer has released her upbeat new single.

LUNARCODE HAVE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT SINGLE 'HEARTBREAK'

The single and incredible music video have earned the band awards already - we take a closer look at the trio and their debut release.

FITZROY HOLT RELEASES HIS DEBUT SINGLE 'KELLY'

We take a look at the songwriter and his debut release.

RETRO FUTURISM - NEW BRITISH ELECTRONICA  

Paul Laird looks at the history of British Electronica - and the new wave of artists who are sculpting and crafting incredible  soundscapes, memorable melodies and block rocking beats. Essential reading.

THE JUICE RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE THIS FRIDAY

Our Sound Music favourites The Juice follow up their cracking previous release 'Tell Me Tina' this Friday with their new single, 'Make Me Start'.

'CITY ROADS' THE NEW SINGLE FROM JACK RASMUSSEN IS OUT NOW

Indie solo folk singer, Jack Rasmussen, dropped his latest release on Friday; his second release of 2021. Our Deputy Editor Adam Wright has been finding out more.

'WASTED TIME' THE EXCITING SECOND SINGLE FROM GROWR IS OUT TODAY

We go behind the scenes and find out more about Growr and his new single.

 

EDEN DAWN HAS RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'INDIGO DUSK'

Eden Dawn, an experimental pop artist from Plymouth, is back with her second ethereal soundscape release of 2021.

SENSES HAVE RELEASED A STORMING NEW SINGLE

SENSES, the popular Coventry based Indie Rock band from Coventry, have today released their new single, 'Harder Now (For Love)', which is arguably their best release to date. We take a closer a look at the quartet and their new release.

BLAKE BAKER IMPRESSES ON DEBUT RELEASE 'TEA FOR TWO'

The talented Hertfordshire based performer whets our appetite for future releases - our Deputy Editor Adam Wright has been finding out more.

THE NEW RAVIS - 'THE CITY'S COMING DOWN'

The New Ravis, an indie/rock duo hailing from Galway have released their latest single, ‘The City’s Coming Down’. Our Alyce Ruby found out more.

KILL MY COQUETTE - 'COFFEEBEAN SONG'

Our Robin Mumford has been listening to the new single from the US band.

Berkshire’s Third Lung breathe new life with “Hold The Line”

The track filled to the brim with impassioned curiosity.

DISCOVER TALENTED SONGWRITER JOSH SAVAGE

The Berlin-based UK songwriter Josh Savage is back with a new single and it will hope to follow in the footsteps of his previously released indie anthem- ‘Young Fools’

'WAITING' THE NEW SINGLE FROM LUKA IS OUT TODAY

We have been having a listen and finding out more about the artist. You should too.

PATTERN PUSHER RETURN WITH BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL NEW SINGLE 'COME ALONG'

Exeter indie-pop band Pattern Pusher have today released their new single, 'Come Along', an indie funk/soul track that is bursting with positive energy.

CHARADE HAS RELEASED HIS NEW SINGLE 'ANYTHING I WANT'

"I visited South London for a party when I was nineteen and basically never left..." - Read more about this talented newcomer.

IN DEFENCE OF INDIE

"More and more I see people talking about indie music and linking it with classic rock acts like  Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene and Cast. The relative merits, or demerits, of those bands isn’t the  point of what I am about to write..."

A thought provoking read from Paul Laird.

BRENNA ERICKSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'CALL YOU LATER'

‘Call You Later’ is solo project: recorded, produced and written in her home studio, Elizabeth Studios. Our Alyce Ruby takes a closer look at the release.

DOCKSUNS IMPRESS ON NEW RELEASE 'SO COLD LOVE'

Indie rock band, Docksuns, have returned with a new single, their second of the year. Read our story here.

DIY PUNK ROCKERS YOUNG FATIGUE ASK 'AM I PRETTY NOW?'

THEIR RAUCOUS NEW SINGLE IS AVAIALBLE NOW AND OUR DEPUTY EDITOR  ADAM WRIGHT HAS BEEN LISTENING.

FLORIDA'S MORNING TRIPS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'ASSAULT'

An ode to anyone disparaged by corrupt systems. Our Alyce Ruby discovers more about the collective.

'SUPPOSED TO BE' THE NEW SINGLE FROM BRISTOL'S CHRISSIE HUNTLEY IS OUT NOW

Released today, this soulful new single marks a triumphant return for the talented performer.

DDE'S HAE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE

the Manchester trio this past week have released their strongest single to date, 'You Gotta (Shout It Out).

'SHOUT!' THE NEW SINGLE BY DEAN DOVEY IS OUT TODAY

Birmingham based solo artist Dean Dovey has today released his new single, ‘Shout!’, a positive, stomper of a tune. We have a listen.

JOSH HOLMES HAS TODAY RELEASED HIS GREAT NEW SINGLE 'CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU'

We check out Holmes' impressive new single.

RAGSY SHARES HIS NEW SINGLE 'UNDER CLEAR SKIES'

Welsh singer-songwriter Ragsy shared the second single, ‘Under Clear Skies’ from his forthcoming album ‘One More for the Road’ - our Alyce Ruby discovered more about the talented performer.

SARAH JOHNSONE IS TO RELEASE HER DEBUT SINGLE ON MAY THE 7TH

Next Friday, May the 7th, the Stockton-On-Tees based performer Sarah Johnsone (correct spelling!) releases her debut single, 'Tonight'.

THE INNOCENT HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'ALL THE WAY DOWN' 

The band have also recorded an amazing music video for the release. We find out more.

FIXERS HAVE RELEASED THEIR GREAT NEW SINGLE 'ALTRUISTIC LOVE'

The group have finally broken their silence and have retuned with their new single, ‘Altruistic Love’. Our Deputy Editor Adam Jackson-Wright discovers more.

 

GARY SPLAINE TO RELEASE HIS NEW SINGLE 'DRUNK' THIS FRIDAY

The talented musician brings his own brand of power-pop and guitar-fuzz on the 30th. We found out more about this exciting new release.

IRELAND'S  BEDROOM-POP  PRODIGY SMOOTHBOI EZRA DROPS THE ENCHANTING "STUCK" 

A first taste of June’s eagerly-anticipated EP. Our Tom Farmer discovers more.

'DIRTY LAUNDRY' THE NEW SINGLE FROM CARLEY VARLEY IS OUT NOW

We found out more about her stunning new release.

THE RETURN OF METHYL ETHEL

Last week though saw the band mark their eagerly awaited return with the immediate new single 'Neon Cheap’.

'MY BEST FRIEND' IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM LEE FORD

After spending time in several bands, Lee has now taken full control of his sound and his new track, ‘My Best Friend’, draws influences from a number of artists.

'SUNRISE' THE NEW SINGLE FROM UGLY BEAUTIFUL IS OUT ON FRIDAY

Ugly Beautiful are an alt-rock band who infuse elements of grunge rock and traditional indie to create their own exciting sound.

GABRIEL RICHARDS TO RELEASE HIS NEW SINGLE THIS THURSDAY

Gabriel Richards is set to release his second single 'Gave Up Light' this Thursday, the 22nd of April. The multi-instrumentalist is an alternative singer-songwriter from Stoke-On-Trent. 

INDIE SINGER-SONGWRITER RAE RADICK HAS RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'CIRCLE GAME' WITH A FABULOUS MUSIC VIDEO

The self proclaimed love child of Kacey Musgraves and Keith Urban blends country, pop and rock to tackle issues we face as a society through her lyrics.

SINKA RELEASE THEIR NEW EP

Our Sound Music favourites SINKA, the alt-rock trio from Watford, have today released their 'Take Me To The Skies' EP. We find out more about the band and their new release.

'BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT' IS THE STIRRING NEW SINGLE FROM AMY FITZGERALD

The London based singer songwriter Amy Fitzgerald has today released her stirring new single. 'Better Than We Found It', an ode to our planet.

DAME HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW INDIE-BOP 'BITE'

The Birmingham band are back with intent.

BEAU BOULDEN SET TO RELEASE HIS GREAT NEW SINGLE TOMORROW

The new track, titled ‘Unfold’, is the his first release of 2021 and follows on from the two singles he released last year. 

'SEVENTEEN' IS THE NEW ANTHEMIC SINGLE BY ALICE PISANO

London based, Italian born singer-songwriter Alice Pisano released new pop ballad, ‘Seventeen’,

'MY ANTHEM' IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM SODA CRACKER JESUS

Solo artist, Soda Cracker Jesus, who started to pursue a solo career as a way to challenge himself, has released his debut single. 

'8AM' IS THE DEBUT SINGLE FROM CHERRY SERAPH

Cherry Seraph is also known as Sophie Russell, a musical twenty-one year old songwriter and performer from West Yorkshire. Her debut release, '8am', is a soothing synth driven track complete with etheral vocal layers.

WES KING IS SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'LOADED GUN'

We have all the info on the follow up to his incredible debut release 'Living Strange'.

CORAL PALMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'OPEN ROADS' THIS FRIDAY

The follow-up to the indie rock band's debut single is another energetic guitar song. We preview the release.

INTRODUCING: JAMES MACKENZIE

Scottish singer-songwriter, James Mackenzie, has continued to develop his folk inspired sound in recent weeks and has his eyes set firmly on the future

OLLIE WADE HAS RELEASED A CLASSIC SINGLE IN 'LOST YOU IN LONDON'

The track is an example of both Ollie’s eagerness and his ability to connect with his audience on a personal level.

DYSTOPIAN POST PUNKS VEX MESSAGE RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'DATA REGIME'

A new wave inspired song that despite its dark undertones remains accessible and not without a hint of glam rock.

 

RISING STAR TOM BRIGHT RELEASES GREAT NEW SINGLE 'HOW YOUNG WE WERE'

Derby based performer Tom Bright has today released his gripping new single - WE FIND OUT MORE.

LINA AND THE LIONS HAVE RELEASED THEIR NEW SINGLE 'WORTH THE WAIT'

Sheffield Alternative New Wave band Lina And The Lions have today released their new single 'Worth The Wait', a dreamy synth track - WE FIND OUT MORE.

EMMA GALE IS STILL WOWING NEW LISTENERS WITH 'LET'S SEE WHAT THE EARTH HAS TO SAY'

The talented songwriter is still receiving plaudits for her stunning debut single. 

'ONE FROM THE MODERN' IS A BAND AT THE HEIGHT OF ITS POWERS

Paul Laird looks back at what he deems to be Ocean Colour Scene's strongest output, on the anniversary of the band's much acclaimed 'Moseley Shoals' album. 

 

TILLERMAN RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'RAINBOW'

TILLERMAN are a no nonsense rock guitar band who wear their influences on their sleeves.

DUBLIN NEW WAVE ROCK BAND HAVE RELEASED THEIR BEST WORK TO DATE

We take a look at 'Best Days' a song that is a fusion of new wave, punk and grunge. 

PG CIARLETTA TO RELEASE NEW ANTHEM 'LET GO' THIS FRIDAY

With tongue-in-cheek lyrics in the familiar Scottish tongue and an ability to get the room moving, fans of Gerry Cinnamon, Jake Bugg, Paolo Nutini and The View are sure to rally behind Ciarletta. 

CHLOE HEPBURN RELEASES NEW INDIE POP EP 'NEVER ASKED FOR THIS'

We take a look at the new three track EP and her career so far.

GRACE SAVAGE DROPS NEW SINGLE 

The new track, titled ‘Rag Doll’, builds and maintains her electro-pop sound and features an infectious chorus and pop infused rhythm and catchy lyrics. 

 

THE CHASE HAVE RELEASED THEIR EXCITING NEW SINGLE

Indie-Britpop quartet, The Chase, have today dropped their new single, ‘I Just Can’t Believe That We Share The Same Name’ . We take a look.

TIM'S LISTENING PARTY - A SPECIAL FEATURE ARTICLE AS THE LISTENING PARTY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR

Paul Laird writes poignantly about the Twitter listening party that us curated by The Charlatans' Tim Burgess. An amazing read.

SLEEPER: THE MODERN AGE

PAUL LAIRD CELEBRATES THE ALBUMS SECOND BIRTHDAY WITH HIS REVIEW OF THE 2019 ALBUM FROM ONE OF BRITPOPS MOST IMPORTANT BANDS

TEST CARD GIRL RELEASES HER BOUNCY NEW SINGLE 'DON'T GO' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUR MORE ABOUT CATHERINE BURGIS AND HER NEW SINGLE

JUNKLHEART RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'BLACK & BLUE'

20 QUESTIONS WITH: BAXTR "We write about our experiences and we’re not being afraid to share that”

WOLF ALICE 'THE LAST MAN ON EARTH'

ALYCE RUBY REVIEWS THE NEW SINGLE BY THE SENSATIONAL WOLF ALICE

REGRESSIVE LEFT DROP NEW SINGLE 'TAKE THE HIT'

Adam Jackson-Wright takes an in-depth look at the Stevenage based trio and their new single.

NOISY MANCHESTER DUO SIGN WITH DISOBEDIENT RECORDS

SLAP RASH have signed with a label and are ready to unleash their brand of punk rock as seen on latest single 'Cimmerian'. We have all the deets.

BRIGHTON DUO THRILLHOUSE READY TO RELEASE 'WHERE THE ROADS DON'T GO'

Their cinematic new single is out this Friday - we preview the release here.

FLO GALLOP RELEASES VIBRANT NEW SINGLE 'CAN'T BE FRIENDS'

We find out more about the twenty-one year old pop princess and her new release.

INTRODUCING: THE SUGAR PETALS

The band have told Our Sound  Music of their plans to burst out of lockdown with some brand new material following their splendid debut EP release 'Better'.

 

20 QUESTIONS WITH: SPRINTS - “I don't want to be like a superstar!”

Tom Farmer grills Karla Chubb of SPRINTS.

DIVISIONS ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR AMAZING SECOND LP THIS FRIDAY

We find out more about the band and the upcoming album release here.

THE YEAR IN PICTURES UNVEIL THEIR DEBUT EP

We take a closer look at the Norwich trio and their debut EP release, 'Alternative Endings'

COLCHESTER BASED ROCK BAND, PILOT CAN, HAVE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT EP

Deputy Editor Adam Jackson-Wright dives headfirst into 'Faces Are Hard To Find'.

JACKO HOOPER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND BRILLIANTLY DARK MUSIC VIDEO THIS FRIDAY

We find out more about Brighton based performer Jacko Hooper.

THE TWENTY BEST OASIS SONGS

Feature writer Paul Laird digs deep into the Oasis catalogue and comes back with twenty of the best Oasis songs.

20 QUESTIONS WITH: BILK

With a knack for telling stories of their childhood, from fights after England’s World Cup exit to a messy trip to Amsterdam, the lads clearly have something that many relate to. The first in our '20 Questions' series by Tom Farmer.

 

Cardiff based indie rock band, Sienna, are set to release their first track of 2021

Bishop’s Stortford based duo, Hyde Away, have added to the two singles they dropped in 2020 with brand new track, ‘Hurt’ - we go deeper on this amazing new release.

LAURA ELIZABETH HUGHES RELEASES HERE NEW EP 'WE, MYSELF, I' THIS FRIDAY - WE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE DUBLIN SONGWRITER AND GO THROUGH THE THREE TRACKS.

COME HOME: A Poignant, Biographical Trip Through Adolescence, Sound Tracked by JAMES.

An incredibly personal and moving read from Paul Laird.

VIDEO PREMIERE: WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'HONEY PIE' THE NEW SINGLE FROM MEGA HAPPY RIGHT HERE ON FRI 26/02 AT 6PM.

YOUNG DECADES RELEASE THEIR FIRST SINGLE OF THE YEAR - 'LET YOU DOWN' IS A GUITAR ANTHEM.

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE BAND AND THE SONG HERE.

INDIE-BRITPOP BAND THE CHASE HAVE DROPPED THEIR SECOND SINGLE OF THE YEAR. WE LOOK AT 'BLACK CLOUD' AND UNVEIL THE MUSIC VIDEO.

INDIE ROCKERS NOYOU TO RELEASE THEIR TREMENDOUS NEW SINGLE 'UNDERNEATH THE PAIN' THIS FRIDAY

WE PREVIEW THE SOARING RELEASE HERE

'NOXVILLE' THE GREAT NEW SINGLE FROM THE TALENTED JAY TENNANT DROPS THIS FRIDAY

WE PREVIEW THE RELEASE HERE

WES KING TO RELEASE HIS DEBUT SOLO SINGLE THIS FRIDAY

'LIVING STRANGE' IS A TENDER AND POIGNANT RELEASE. READ OUR PREVIEW.

THE REYTONS: THE MOST EXCITING BAND IN BRITAIN

BELIEVE THE HYPE. 

TALENTED SINGER/SONGWRITER, FLEURR, HAS ADDED TO HER DISCOGRAPHY WITH BRAND NEW SINGLE 'ANGELS'

WE TAKE A LOOK HERE. MUSIC VIDEO INCLUDED.

INDIE ROCKERS FORGETTING THE FUTURE ARE SET TO BUILD ON THEIR RECENT SUCCESSES WITH BRAND NEW TRACK 'LATCH'. WE PREVIEW THE RELEASE HERE.

CHAY SNOWDON RELEASE PARTY ANTHEM 'LOUD SHIRTS'

WE HAVE THE SCOOP ON THIS GREAT GLAM ROCK INSPIRED TRACK FROM THE BANDS UPCOMING DEBUT EP

JAMES - 'SEVEN'. 

PAUL LAIRD WRITES A MOVING BIOGRAPHICAL TAKE ON THIS LANDMARK ALBUM. IT IS 1992 IN PAISLEY, SCOTLAND. AN INCREDIBLE READ.

JAMIE HOLMES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'FROM THE BOOTS' THIS MARCH

HIS NEW SINGLE IS MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE. READ OUR STORY ON HOLMES HERE.

HAVE YOU MET LYON TIDE? THE ALTERNATIVE SYNTH POP TRIO RELEASE 'BLIND' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BAND AND THEIR CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE

MARTIN LEARY TO RELEASE HIS NEW SINGLE 'WATCH THE SUN BURN YOUR EYES THIS FRIDAY'

WE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE GLASGOW BASED ROCK N ROLL SINGER SONGWRITER AND HIS NEW RELEASE.

HOLLIE SHEARER HAS RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE 'UNLUCKY IN LOVE'

WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TALENTED SONGWRITER AND HER NEW RELEASE

BRADFORD 'SHOUTING QUIETLY' - A PERSONAL REFLECTON

READ PAUL LAIRD'S BIOGRAPHICAL PIECE ON BRADFORD'S CLASSIC ALBUM 'SHOUTING QUIETLY'. 

INDIGOS: DISTORTED AND DRIVEN INDIE ROCK

WE LOOK AT INDIGOS AHEAD OF OUR REVIEW OF THEIR NEW ALUM 'ALWAYS.WHENEVER'

SAGES OF THE SUBWAY HAVE RELEASED LIVE FAVOURITE 'LIGHTS GO DOWN'

This The Killers-esque anthem is a hit live and we can hear why. We talk to the band and discover more about the song and what the future holds for them.

SCOTTISH GROUP VICTORIA SPONGE TO RELEASE THEIR FIRST SINGLE OF 2021

Following on the heels of their triumphant 'FILTHY PURE' EP, the band are releasing their new single 'Talk About Tonight (Radio Edit)'. We have videos, pre-save links and the scoop on the new release.

NARCISSUS FEAT. BECKI FISHWICK - 'CUTTIN' THRU RED TAPE'

WE REVIEW THE NEW SINGLE FROM THE 42S RECORDS SIGNED BAND

 

FRIENDS OF THE LATE VIOLA BEACH ARE RELEASING A COVER OF 'SWINGS & WATERSLIDES' TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF THE BAND AND THEIR MANAGER

 

WEEKEND DEBT PAY OFF WITH UPCOMING SINGLE 'WHY DON'T YOU REALISE?'

BIRRELL OR BISCUIT IS 'TOP OF THE POPS' WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE

 

IMPRESSIVE THREE PIECE LYENA  HAVE RELEASED THEIR COMPELLING NEW SINGLE 'KEEP SWIMMING'

PLUS WATCH THEIR LIVE SET FOR HOT BOX AS PART OF INDEPENDENT VENUE WEEK

SCALLY ROCKERS THE JUICE IMPRESS ON LATEST SINGLE 'TELL ME TINA'

THE MANCHESTER LADS ARE IN FOR AN INCREDIBLE 2021

VICE KILLER AMAZE ON DEBUT RELEASE 'COMMONPLACE'

THE NO NONSENSE NORTH EAST BAND IMPRESS - WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE QUARTET HERE

'WITHOUT YOU' IS THE SUBLIME NEW SINGLE FROM MANCHESTER BAND NO VANCANCIES.

THIS ONE ROCKS. REALLY ROCKS. THEN ROCKS SOME MORE. READ OUR STORY.

THE DIVISIONS - TOO GOOD TOO SOON

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE DIVISIONS - A BAND ON THE RISE WHOSE LATEST RELEASE 'TOO GOOD TOO SOON' IS AN IMPRESSIVE ROCK N ROLL TUNE WITH VARIED INFLUENCES.

THE UNDERCLASS TO RELEASE THEIR INCREDIBLE NEW SINGLE 'THE ONE' THIS FRIDAY

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW RELEASE FROM ONE OF THE COUNTRIES MOST EXCITING INDIE ROCK BANDS.

TIED TO THE 90'S PART FIVE: 1994

PAUL LAIRD CONTINUES HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 90'S. THE STONE ROSES. PULP. TLC. SUEDE. PORTISHEAD. ESSENTIAL READING.

GEORGIE SHARES THE MOVING VIDEO TO 'SIMPLE THINGS'

THE FAN SUBMITTED CLIP VIDEO ALSO FEATURES ACTRESS BELLA RAMSEY

 

SLOWRIDE HAVE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT SINGLE 'I FEEL LIKE YOU'

WE TAKE A LOOK AT SYNTH INDIE POP ANTHEM HERE

HAWKE THE BAND RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'GONNA BE ALRIGHT' THIS FRIDAY

THE PROFILIC IRISH BAND ARE SET TO TAKE 2021 BY STORM.

TOM WELSH TO RELEASE POIGNANT NEW SINGLE 'YOU CAME TO TALK'

THE NORTH WEST SINGER SONGWRITER IS DRAWING PLAUDITS WITH HIS TALENTED SONGWRITING.

TIED TO THE 90'S PART FOUR: 1993

JOIN OUR SOUND WRITER (AND SOON TO BE PUBLISJED AUTHOR) PAUL LAIRD ON HIS RETROSPECTIVE JOURNEY FROM ADOLESCENCE INTO ADULTHOOD VIA SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSIC OF THE 1990'S.

REALMA TO RELEASE CINEMATIC DEBUT SINGLE 'A HINT OF PINK' THIS FRIDAY

WE ARE NOW PARTNERS WITH MUSOSOUP -LET WEBSITES, BLOGGERS, PLAYLSTERS AND OTHER CREATIVES DISCOVER YOUR MUSIC - CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

'THE CRYSTAL PALACE' IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM SOUTH LONDON'S THE FULLERS

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW FOLK INSPIRED SINGLE HERE

'DAMAGED' THE NEW SINGLE FROM INDIE ROCK BAND ROSELLAS IS OUT THIS FRIDAY. WE CAUGHT UP WITH DREW SELBY OF THE BAND TO HEAR ABOUT THE TRACK AND THE IMPORTANCE OF B-SIDES. PLUS WE GIVE OUR VERDICT. WORDS BY ALYCE RUBY.

FORMER DEAD 60S SRONTMAN MATT MCMANAMON TO RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'JUMPIN' THE GUN' - WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE STUNNING POWER POP NEW RELEASE.

SISTER PSYCHOSIS LIVE THE DREAM ON DEBUT CREATION 23 RELEASE

A MEETING WITH NOEL GALLAGHER SPURRED THE BAND TO CHASE THEIR DREAMS - READ THE STUNNING STORY HERE

A LIFE OF MUSIC: NEW OUR SOUND WRITER ALYCE RUBY SHARES THE MUSIC THAT HAS HELPED SHAPE HER LIFE - FROM ARCTIC MONKEYS TO PULP AND ALL THAT IS INBETWEEN.

THE NOTION ARE ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'CRUSADE' THIS FRIDAY

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE MANCHESTER BAND AND THEIR UPCOMING RELEASE.

INTRODUCING: COLLAPSE THE ARCADE

WE DISCOVER THE PROMISING YORK BASED INDIE ROCK BAND AND LOOK AT THEIR STORY SO FAR.

SCOTLAND'S LATEST REVELATION SHAMBOLICS CALM THE STORM WITH ICONIC LIVESTREAM

Read our review of the live show here. Words by Tom Farmer.

THE OUR SOUND 2021 HOTLIST 

We take a look at some of the bands we are tipping to blow up in 2021.

THE PASSING OF TIME - A LOOK AT THE 1995 MUSIC PAPERS ALBUMS OF THE YEAR

PAUL LAIRD QUESTIONS WHETHER BRITPOP REALLY WAS ALL THAT AND WHETHER THESE LISTS MISSED THE BOAT. TREMENDOUS READ AS ALWAYS.

TIED TO THE 90's PART THREE: 1992

Paul Laird's autobiographical journey through the 90's reaches 1992. The year that gave us some great music from the likes of R.E.M, Nirvana, Denim and Annie Lennox. With added Mormonism. A tremendous journey that you can join right here.

MARLEE TO RELEASE HER TUNEFUL NEW SINGLE 'ROOM OF MINE' THIS FRIDAY

WE FIND OUT ABOUT THE ISLE OF WIGHT BASED THEATRICAL PERFORMER AND HER NEW SINGLE.

RADEGUNDS RELEASE MELODIC NEW SINGLE HOW IT IS

WE GET THE BACKGROUND ON THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE BAND AND THEIR CRACKING NEW RELEASE.

THE ISLAS BREAK THE MOULD WITH NEW SINGLE LAST TIME FOREVER

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING RELEASE FROM THE NORWICH INDIE ROCK BAND. 

EXPLORE THE NEW SINGLE FROM SAID SARA - 'I STAR AS YOU'

VIEW THE STUNNING LYRIC VIDEO RIGHT HERE PLUS WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT I STAR AS YOU FROM THE MAN BEHIND THE PROJECT.

 

RIVVER TO RELEASE STUNNING NEW SINGLE 'SMILE BACK' THIS FRIDAY

THE WIGAN BAND ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR THIRD SINGLE. WE HAVE ALL THE INFO HERE

I DON'T RECOGNISE YOU...I KNOW YOU - INTRODUCING NEWDAD

PAUL LAIRD HAS HIS FINGER FIRMLY ON THE PULSE AS HE INTRODUCES A BAND DESTINED TO SHIMMER AND SHINE - NEWDAD

 

 

TIED TO THE 90'S PART TWO: 1991

IN THE SECOND PART OF OUR AUTOBOGRAPHICAL LOOK BACK AT THE 1990'S WE REACH 1991. WORDS BY PAUL LAIRD

REFECTLING ON ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR - CORNERSHOP - ENGLAND IS A GARDEN

OUR SOUND FEATURE WRITER PAUL LAIRD TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF INDEED ANY YEAR. READ HERE.

SHADER TO RELEASE COVER OF  SIMPLE MINDS  80'SCLASSIC

THEIR COVER OF DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) IS IN AID OF TWO GREAT CAUSES. READ ABOUT THE RELEASE HERE.

JOE WRIGHT TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WAY OUT' THIS WEEKEND

We take a look at Joe's career so far and preview his cracking new release

HOME IS A QUESTION MARK - MORRISSEY DROPPED BY LABEL BMG

By Paul Laird. 

An insightful look at Morrissey amidst him being dropped by his label.

 

The New Nostalgia Amaze On New Release 'Millennial Love' (With Video)

The band have released an absolute anthem. Read more.

BRITPOP FIFTY

Our Sound writer Paul Laird tells a Britpop story in fifty songs. From Suede to The Verve, fifty of the era's most important releases are covered. 

 

PALE WAVES ARE BACK

The band yesterday released new single Change along with a music video that you can view here. We also have the release date and track listing for their new album Who Am I?

TIED TO THE 90'S: 1990

Our Sound feature writer Paul Laird travels back to the 90's in his fascinating series of articles on what was perhaps the greatest decade for music. Here in part one he looks at the music of 1990.

THE CLOCKWORKS BOW OUT OF 2020 WITH A BANGER

The Creation 23 signed band release new single Enough Is Never Enough this Friday. Read our preview.

DONCASTER BAND THE OUTCHARMS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE THIS FRIDAY

The band release To Be Young And In Love this Friday and we have had a sneak preview.

JIMKATA RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WEIGHT OF PARADISE' AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM (INCLUDES VIDEO)

The LA band have a new album coming in early 2021 & have also released a video to accompany new single Weight Of Paradise.

ED COSENS (REVEREND & THE MAKERS) RELEASES DEBUT SOLO SINGLE IF

The Sheffield guitarist astounds on his debut single plus view the dramatic video here too.

ANDREW CUSHIN TEAMS UP WTIH NOEL GALLAGHER ON NEW SINGLE WHERE'S MY FAMILY GONE

The Geordie singer songwriter has released an incredible new song.

SKYLIGHTS SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE DARKNESS FALLS THIS FRIDAY

After the success of previous release Enemies , the northern lads get emotional on upcoming release Darkness Falls. We've had a preview listen.

CREATION DAY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR 2021

Get all the info on the new music festival taking place in May next year with CAST, The Happy Mondays, Editors, Echo & The Bunnymen, Sleeper, Shambolics and more set to perform.

TROPICAL BOYFRIEND CATALOGUE CAN RUN FASTER THAN YOUR CAR

The London quartet start a new era with new release I Can Run Faster Than Your Car. We take a look at one of 2020's most eclectic bands.

ARCHIVES OF PAIN

Today is World Mental Health Day, Read this very personal piece from Our Sound Writer Paul Laird.

INSPIRED YOUTH: A BIOGRAPHICAL JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF THE INSPIRAL CARPETS

Join Our Sound writer Paul Laird on this biographical account of getting to know The Inspiral Carpets.

REGENT SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE

Today is out on Friday with an album to follow early next year. Find out more about the new single release and the Southampton band here.

INTROUCING SHAMBOLICS

The Fife band, signed to Alan McGee's Creation 23 label, have released new single Love Collides. 

THURMAN - THE BEST BAND TO NOT MAKE IT

Our Sound writer Paul Laird has written an excellent feature on Britpop era band Thurman; From Camden to MTV - read the story of a band that is remembered fondly.

INTRODUCING THE WHA - IRELAND'S HOTTEST ALTERNATIVE PROSPECTS

The band have released a video to new single Young Skins. We take a brief look at The Wha, a band on the rise.

DEATH THREAT CASSETTE ARE READY TO BLOW UP WITH NEW SINGLE TANK GUN SOLDIER 

We caught up with the man behind the music to discuss his time in Solanoid, what we can expect from the upcoming new album and the story behind the blistering new single Tank Gun Soldier. Read here.

Indie pop starlet Charlotte Betson is set to release new single 'Important To Me'.

Read about her inspiration for the new release and how she has kept busy during the lockdown here.

THE LOFT CLUB REACH NEW HEIGHTS WITH UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASE AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HEARD HER SAY”.

The UK Indie band release their album on Friday. Read more here.

YANA FESTIVAL

Manchester music festival YANA Fest is taking place on Sunday 29th November. We caught up with the organiser of one of he UK's first post Covid-19 music festivals Ben Taylor and speak to performer Jess Kemp on what it means to her to be playing the all day event. Click here to read.

NORTHERN SOULS

Paul Laird takes a look at one of the greatest British bands of all time in this amazingly insightful feature article on The Verve. Click here to read.

The It Boy.

Sleeper were one of the 90's breakthrough Britpop bands and for Our Sound writer Paul Laird they were so much more. Alice. Smart. Playgrounds. The It Girl. Read  Sleeper by Paul Laird

THE VERVE AT HAIGH HALL 1998

 

Our Sound writer Mark Slade looks back at this historic gig in his first feature article. Join Mark as he chronicles the sights and sounds on the day The Verve played their hometown of Wigan. Read The Verve at Haigh Hall 1998 by Mark Slade