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I Helped You Build A Wall: Driving for Peaches deal with unforeseen deception on ‘Subterfuge’

Posted on 8 April 2021

Taken off the new five-track EP called ‘Circles‘, Driving for Peaches bring us a story that rips the kindness out of your heart for a short while and hardens you up called ‘Subterfuge‘.

Portland, Oregon four-piece indie rock act Driving for Peaches are three friends from the Netherlands, the UK and New Zealand, who tightly knot the type of real music that reaches to your heart strings and pulls you so close, you can feel every sinew of their expression from how weird this past year was.

“We wanted to recognize the strangeness of the life in the past year, living through a pandemic where every day become like the next, where it felt like one thought could transcend past, present, future, fantasy or reality.” Ditte Kuijpers (lead singer of Driving for Peaches).

This is the story about helping someone close, only for them to pull the joker out the pack and run for the hills, not even caring enough to look back. Their evil ways were not seen before as the bright light of love shone too bright, only for it to be darkened when you truly saw what was really transpiring.

‘Subterfuge‘ from indie rock band Driving for Peaches, swerves into a speeding story that has you shocked and amazed, your mind can’t comprehend how some people take others for granted sometimes. The passionate call for an explanation is wonderfully projected and this is a strong single that is full of melodic soundscapes, that will have you thinking deeply about who you place trust in moving forward.

Stream this new single on Spotify and check out their IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

These Days Are Longer: Brussels-based indie rock band Basement Low End control their destiny with inspiring debut ‘When is Tomorrow’

Posted on 5 April 2021

Taken off their brilliant eleven-track debut album, Basement Low End ask us the vital question of ‘When is Tomorrow‘.

Recently formed Brussels-based indie rock band Basement Low End, make that edgy soundscape that has been born from playing underground during this horrific pandemic – for it to now be heard online and soon on stage – where the real artists cut their teeth and make a name for themselves.

”We started off with two friends, Kieran and Loïc, making a lot of noise in a basement. After months of playing together, the duo slowly turned into a four-piece with Chase on bass and Thomas on guitar, and gradually moved out of the basement.”- Basement Low End

Their chords mesh beautifully as one, you feel the hard work and sweaty nights to master their chosen craft as their music lifts you into a different planet, within ever sinew of your body.

‘When is Tomorrow‘ from excellent Belgium indie rockers Basement Low End, gives you chills down your happy spine as you wonder when better days are ahead of you. Luckily breathtaking music like this – helps the gloomy mood transform in a brighter one – when you suddenly realize that you control your attitude and can achieve anything you set your mind to conquering.

Hear this top track on YouTube and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Be Careful: Vintage Norwegian rock band Electric High thunder in with abundant energy on ‘Go Easy on My Heart’

Posted on 5 April 2021

With a robust energy that sends your anxious soul into a frenzied state of desired excitement, Electric High athletically rips through our delicate speakers, on their new single taken off the latest five-track EP called ‘Go Easy on My Heart‘.

High-powered Bergen, Norway-based four-piece rock band Electric High, are an experienced outfit who make that spectacular sound, that ruffles a few feathers and wakes up the pesky neighbors, just the way they intended their music to be enjoyed.

This is the story about asking the person you really like to be careful with your heart as it can’t take being broken too many more times. You feel that they are grabbing your strings already and this could be exciting, but certainly dangerous.

You feel their class from the first verse, as the power of having two vocalists shines though and leads a light beam to the band who know what each other is doing like the back of their hand, as they give us a groovy lesson in that pure rock n roll.

‘Go Easy on My Heart‘ from the ear-splitting Norwegian band Electric High, calumniates in a brooding sound that captures your mind as they smash all glass windows out from the houses around you, with their mesmerizing sound that reminds us all of the classic days of rock. This is a terrific throwback from a quality act.

Hear this electric new single on Spotify and see their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Brian Perrone delivers artfully sonic shoegaze in their third single, ‘GOTTA GET AWAY’

Posted on 3 April 2021

After their last single, Be This Way, refused to stop haunting us after we’d heard it, we eagerly delve into Brian Perrone’s latest single GOTTA GET AWAY which captures the claustrophobia of a situation that will cage you if you don’t start to push against the bars.

By starting with reverb-soaked synths, an archetypal feat of pensive 80s pop is teased before choral shoegaze guitars creep into the mix and build momentum in the track that almost becomes theatrical behind the curtain of alchemic genre-melding.

If you can imagine what it would sound like if Freddie Mercury, The Smiths, Muse, Editors and My Bloody Valentine had a stunning lovechild, you’ll get an idea of what to expect when you hit play on GOTTA GET AWAY.

Experiencing any form of intensity is a pleasure in lockdown times, but the sonic smorgasbord of alternative culture is so much more than a reminder that you still have the capacity to feel. It is an affirmation that we have an exceptionally talented artist in our midst who deserves celebrating. The Detroit singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is obsession-worthy.

GOTTA GET AWAY is now available to stream via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Indie-rock newcomers Indifferent Mechanics put their spin on Velvet Underground’s iconic track, ‘I’m Waiting for My Man’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Boulder Creek, CA-hailing indie-rock outfit Indifferent Mechanics have put their spin on ‘I’m Waiting for My Man’ by Velvet Underground. Considering that Vanessa Paradis and Bowie have already attacked the cover, it was hard to see how newcomers could add a slice of ingenuity to the table with it. Yet, they discernibly succeeded with their 70s punk, 80s goth and 90s industrial influences.

You’ll pick up hints of Poison Ivy in the production, Nirvana in the drums and the mellow bass lines while the vocals allow Waiting for the Man to carry the same nostalgic rock n roll edge.

Indifferent Mechanics cover of Waiting for the Man was released on February 24th. You can check it out for yourselves by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Airi’s bring us the next chapter in fine Finnish rock with ‘Tranquilizing’

Posted on 31 March 2021

Finnish rock bands seem to have a certain something – H.I.M., The Rasmus, Lordi, and of course the leaders of the pack Hanoi Rocks – so there’s quite a pedigree for Airi’s to live up to here. And for the avoidance of doubt here, live up to it they do; speedy, poppy, bouncy indie-tinged rock in the style of maybe the Killers, with a lot of Lemonheads ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’, Blind Melon, Elastica, and the Candyskins chucked in. It’s that late ‘90s/early ‘00s vibe mildly jangly rock. It’s catchy, sparky, energetic, and it’s got a great hooky little chorus that absolutely sticks in your head.

Five singles and one EP down, ‘Tranquilizing’ is a perfect introduction to Airi’s catchy little rock attack; with a debut full album planned for early next year, things are looking bright for Finland’s Airi’s right now.

Hear ‘Tranquilizing’ on Spotify now; follow Airi’s on Facebook.

Review by Alex Holmes

You Can’t Ignore Me: Adelaide indie rock band Broken Waves find the keys to the ‘Throne’

Posted on 30 March 2021

Taken off their sublime new five-track EP called ‘Turning Point‘, Ozzie rockers Broken Waves eagerly bring us the quality new single called ‘Throne‘.

Broken Waves crash into our lives with their famous Australian charm, as the Adelaide indie act blaze a trail of supreme sounds of wonder, on an impressive new song that will lift you up and take you to exciting places within your soul.

They make that prodigious music that has you in absolute raptures, their exhilarating guitar skills and wildly talented vocals, washes all of the frustration away so smoothly.

This is that that love ripped song, as you look for answers that have been hidden away for so long in your mind but you knew them all along. The throne is empty now but you know that they can’t ever ignore you again, as you have unlocked the treasure chest of knowledge forever.

‘Throne‘ from Adelaide five-piece indie-rockers Broken Waves, is a spellbinding new single full of electric energy that wraps over you as you groove with this awesome band, they drift into your consciousness with smoothly nourished vocals and a sound that has you wanting more.

Stream this new single on Spotify and check out their IG for more stories.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Pursuit Of Pleasure: Irish band The Collision hungrily want it all on ‘Lemon Bake It’

Posted on 29 March 2021

With an cheeky grin and a collective passion, The Collision eagerly take the love-lost lessons of the past, into a new world of discovery via their latest single called ‘Lemon Bake It‘.

Irish four-piece indie-rock act The Collision, diligently smash into our lives with a well-oiled single all about that inner desire, that deep feeling in your bones that you can’t really explain, as you just know it is there.

His voice pulls you in deeply, the story of that hedonistic understanding that you aim for in life, as you meet different people and decide who can take you on this trip of a lifetime.

They band are in-sync as they play with our emotions, binding together and providing a warm and fascinating experience that you will probably blush about. Shake it naked is the aim here and they honestly reflect their emotions with a sensual single, all about those darkest desires of passion.

‘Lemon Bake It‘ from Irish indie-rockers The Collision, warms your body as you think about that person who you desire so much to be with, as your mind wonders into a place you didn’t know existed until now.

See the video, hear this tasty song on Spotify and see more adventures on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trying To Get Out: Chicago’s Pure Intention turn it up raw with ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here’

Posted on 29 March 2021

Taken off their ravaging four-track EP named ‘Impostor Syndrome‘, Pure Intention thump hard inside our curious minds with the blaring new single called ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘.

Pure Intention is a deafeningly exciting Chicago, Illinois-based three-piece indie garage-rock band who turn up the volume on full to wake up the neighbors next door, as they pick up the pace with boundless energy.

This is the gripping story about not wanting to be at work right now, as you are tired of the grind and just need a break. The motivation has gone from the menial job and you feel like a fresh start is definitely needed, to make your heart happy again.

The sound is raw and honest – with the band giving it their all each second – as they kick the door down and let their feelings be known.

‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘ from the roaring Chicago indie rock act Pure Intention, fires in hot with a fine new single that has your heart racing in delight, as they pull down the clutch speedily on a song with so much casual bluster about the ups and downs about undesirable work life, in this crazy world that we live in.

Stream this new single on their Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Barren World: INSiGHT drop visuals for ’12:34′

Posted on 27 March 2021

Taken off their latest album called ‘TrusT‘, INSiGHT roam free in their pursuit of sticking up for those who have been unjustly mistreated by those in power on ‘12:34‘.

INSiGHT is a purposeful indie Rock/Metal band from Menifee, California, who make music that is different from the rest, as their mission is to help others in fighting for what is right in their eyes.

This is the picture of a world that seems to be in chaos from this vantage point, the scary tunnels underground are full of the stories of the lost and wounded, who are so stuck they can’t see what is upwards anymore.

The vocals are raw and with meaning, the indie rock mixes with the powerful metal to lead us into their vision of their world, with so much destruction and so little being done about it.

‘12:34‘ from Menifee, California’s ‘INSiGHT‘, is a thunderous effort from a band who put others first, their music is totally unique as this is all about having a deep mistrust with modern day society, as you blur into the same day with the same terrible things happening right before your eyes.

See the music video here on YouTube and check out the IG for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen