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The Worry People stripped bare with their visceral alt-indie anthem, Naked

Posted on 2 October 2024

The anxiously anthemic alt-indie duo, The Worry People, sharpened their hooks for their latest single and music video, Naked, while redefining what it means to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Sam Stewart and Ryan Dodd have made light work of trailblazing through the indie rock scene with their viscerally raw vulnerability since their debut release. This time, the cinematic production heightens the emotion to the nth degree, while the angular guitars slice through the moody, iridescent soundscape creating a sonic palette that only The Worry People could paint.

The track hammers home its message with each punch of percussion, pulling you into the thematic underpinnings which paint a vignette of the masochism love drives us to. As the duo lays bare the intricacies of intimacy, you’re left to confront the emotional bruises that come with leaving your soul exposed.

With their forte in crafting memorable memories infused with introspective depth, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more affecting up-and-coming indie artist in the UK scene in 2024.

Having recently graced the stage at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and preparing for an upcoming BBC Radio Kent session, The Worry People are carving out a space that’s not only distinct but vital. With Naked, they’ve not just added to their repertoire—they’ve electrified it.

The official music video for Naked premiered on September 20; stream it on YouTube now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Morgana harrowed the psyche with their synthesis of emo, punk and grunge in ‘Two Broken People’

Posted on 2 February 2024
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Sometimes two broken pieces come together to form a cohesive whole, but more often than not, the sharp idiosyncratic shards find a jarring way of exposing raw wounds. Far from your archetypal vignette of heartbreak, Morgana’s single, ‘Two Broken People (Make Hell Feel Like Home)’, approaches the narrative from a position of mutual position of imperfection. If you’re tired of black-and-white expositions of good and evil and want to find the fucked up fabric of the human psyche in sound, Morgana is a breath of non-dichotomous air.

With the visceral harmonies striking against the momentum in the rock chords as they dig deeper into the narrative and the drums deepening the tumultuous edge to the organically authentic single, Two Broken People is as affecting as the alt-90s hits from the likes of The Cranberries and Skunk Anansie. Through the grungy synthesis of punk and emo, the Kent-based trio, the single retains a signature that could only be scribed by the volition of Morgana.

Vocalist and guitarist Amy Morgan is a natural frontwoman. The mix of her expressive confidence and candid vulnerability ensures their singles don’t just resonate; they harrow the psyche. Dill Taskar (bass) and Tim Whittingham (drums) notably seem to feed off the fervour in her delivery to orchestrate a tight yet brashy riff-driven coalescence of chaos and cultivation.

Two Broken People will be available to stream from February 2nd; stream it on SoundCloud first.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Old and Grey: Marsh Family are rather special on My Storybook

Posted on 21 February 2023

After their hugely unforgettable last feature from December 2022 called In the Bleak, Marsh Family mark a 2022 golden wedding anniversary in the most joyous way conceivable on My Storybook.

Marsh Family is a much-loved Kent, UK-based indie pop family band who ascended to worldwide stardom in 2020 with their inspiring pandemic parody songs.

”A piece of musical sunshine that celebrates companionship, shared memories, and the simple things that keep us all grounded.” ~ Marsh Family

After raising £8,000 for Save the Children and showing us their true devotion to the local community, The Marsh Family shall change all sour milk into only freshness with a quite lovely new single. They perform with so much fondness and care which is rather heart-healing in this cold world.

My Storybook from Kent, UK-based indie pop family band Marsh Family is such a likeable picture book for a special time. Reminding us of the importance of taking time to cherish those vivid recollections, this is a song to turn up rather loud. The quality is easy to hear and the connection genuine, to wash all apprehensions away rather quickly.

Turn up this track on Spotify. View more of their journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Longing For Hope: The Marsh Family hopes for all humanity to survive these tough times on In the Bleak

Posted on 21 December 2022

Urging us to lift our voices loud and proud to help all the lost souls, The Marsh Family sing with so much pure emotion and care on the hopeful reminder we all needed to hear on In the Bleak.

The Marsh Family is a Kent, UK-based indie pop band who rose to fame in 2020 with their much-loved pandemic parody songs.

”The family of six, from Kent in the UK, are versatile, earthy, and independent – putting their own unique twist on genres from musicals and folk to Motown and funk. Dubbed the “Von Trapped” family by the New York Times, they raised millions of spirits and smiles during lockdown, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2020), the BBC’s Comic Relief (2021), and spearheading a Christmas campaign for Prostate Cancer UK in December 2021. Their debut single that month was played on BBC Radio 2 and numerous regional stations.” ~ The Marsh Family

The world’s favourite Faversham family band are back and goodness gracious me, they are rather spectacular yet again. The Marsh Family sing with so much tender poise and meaning. In a seemingly plastic world, this humble fearlessness must be admired for its courageous energy.

In the Bleak from Kent, UK-based indie pop band The Marsh Family is a terrific track which is tremendously delivered with gusto from a group who makes music to help humanity feel extra comfort when the skies are grey. Performed so elegantly, it’s hard to find a better song to portray the true feeling of the world.

Hear this fun new single on Spotify. See more of their story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Domestic Violence Awareness: Tendayi Sutherland moves on from the evil lips of a monster on Gold

Posted on 30 October 2022

With the excitement slowly building for her upcoming album, Your Love is Civilisation, Tendayi Sutherland floats away like a butterfly after dealing with something absolutely tragic no human should ever experience on her important single Gold.

Tendayi Sutherland is a Kent, UK-based Zambian-British indie pop singer-songwriter, poet, music producer, and visual artist who loves to build up wisdom into her spirit.

”It was inspired by positive shock, after past experience of domestic violence and love that was ambivalent, piercing and confusing.” ~ Tendayi Sutherland

Showing us her quality spoken word experience, Tendayi Sutherland shows us far inside that cage which threatened to destroy her forever. This is as honest as they come, you see. Vocally authentic and with lyrics which might cause a small tear to flow down our cheeks, there is so much to take in here from an artist who has lived through so much trauma.

“Domestic violence can ricochet from your past into your future and colour the fabric of new love. But I have found hope and I hope to fly this personal flag, from my mountain of recovery, to signal that hope is within reach.” ~ Tendayi Sutherland

Gold from Kent, UK-based Zambian-British indie pop artist and music producer Tendayi Sutherland is a heartbreaking anthem which is intertwined with so much hope. Filled with so much vivid detail and a sound which might reverberate in the farthest part of your soul, this is something rather special for the world to learn from.

Listen up to this fine new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London-based RnB band Mad Yella loves that feeling when they are together on ‘With Your Love’

Posted on 8 March 2022

Holding our hand and guiding us onto the dance floor that is ready for lots of lovers to unite tonight, Mad Yella shine so brightly on their latest single all about looking into the eye of your romantic partner and staying real close all night on ‘With Your Love‘.

Mad Yella is a London, UK-based 7-piece RnB band who started their journey in Kent and have continued to evolve over time as their signature sound sends shivers down our spines.

Serenading us all with their genuine style that sends your mind into a happy place beyond comprehension, Mad Yella are rather splendid with a memorable release – that will have you suddenly in the mood – to strap on that smile and get moving to find your ideal lover and never let them go. There is nothing complicated here, as rather there is calm energy, with terrific vocals and a finely tuned rhythm that will get you grooving.

‘With Your Love‘ from the smoothly classy London, UK-based RnB/new soul band Mad Yella is that growing-old-together and keeping-that-spark-alive kind of experience that will surely lift you off your seat and take you to a better place. Sung with pure authenticity and streaming immaculately into our hearts with a soulful embrace, this is the perfect romantic single to gaze into your lover’s eyes with.

Listen up to this catchy track on Spotify and see their movements in the social game on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Who Can You Trust: Kent’s Morgana don’t want to be underestimated for a second longer on ‘God Damn Witch’

Posted on 7 October 2021

Bringing us their second single following on from 2020’s release called ‘Caffeine‘ that only teases us further as their debut EP is due for release later on in 2021, Morgana turn on the kettle to full with their latest single all about being frustrated with small-minded humans on ‘God Damn Witch‘.

Morgana is a female-fronted Alt-Rock band based in Rochester in Kent, UK. Inspired by the likes of top acts such as Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy and Halestorm, they knock down the dusty door and glide in exuberantly with that pop-punk and emo 2000’s, which has you completely captivated by their intriguing sound.

”Well, this is a song about how we can achieve anything we want to achieve in life, even if we need a push in the right direction.” ~ Morgana

You feel her full force flush through all the previous doubts that have clogged up her valuable mind – as she takes a massive swing and gets rid of all the doubters – so that only peaceful energy may be resonant to her hungry soul. The guitar riffs of pure excellence only gets you into the mood further to wash away the past fears of doom, that only reinforces the message of defiance.

”Influenced by their love of punk, grunge and heavy metal, they are working on their first EP and expanding their sound.” ~ Morgana

‘God Damn Witch‘ from Rochester, Kent-based indie Alt-Rock band Morgana, is a sizzling story about getting that push that was so needed to succeed. Its so easy to give up and talk about the what-might-have-been – when actually all you needed was some inspiration – from someone who actually believed in you, rather than bringing you down to their own unhappiness.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music account.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Frightened to Speak: Ryan Fox wonders if he is living a lie on ‘I’m On The Losing Team’

Posted on 12 July 2021

As he wonders if he is stuck in a dark and soggy dream that just won’t end, Ryan Fox breaks away from the mental prison on his new single about love with ‘I’m On The Losing Team‘.

Ryan Fox is an impressively poetic indie folk-rock singer-songwriter, qualified secondary school physics teacher and current theoretical physics student, who is based in peaceful Kent, UK. He was born in the vibe-filled world of Northampton, England, and makes that introspective music that is filled with witty charm and terrifically written vocals, that stir up your imagination to think further that you thought possible before.

”On a day to day basis Ryan can be found trying to remember what he did and where he was only yesterday, honing his Al Pacino impersonation in the shower, and trying to get his code to work. He has yet to make much progress on any of the above.” ~ Ryan Fox

This is the story about falling in love but knowing deep down that you can’t be together, as they are with someone else and you wonder if you will ever be as close as you desperately want to be. You wished that you were together as they were your hero at school, but things just didn’t work out and you are left wondering what might of been.

‘I’m On The Losing Team‘ from the wonderfully soulful family man Kent, UK-based indie singer-songwriter Ryan Fox, is a hope-filled track that has you reaching out your hand to others who are stuck right now. Thoughts from the past can drag you down unless they are expressed – and so many struggle to get feelings off their chest – that shall have your heart feeling whole again, despite if you achieved your ultimate goal or not. Getting out of that dark place of what-if, is the only way to be warm and free.

Stream this fine new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Time To Unwind: Lin Littleton swaps the bad with the good on refreshing ‘New Vibes’

Posted on 5 May 2021

Washing away the past stress with only genuine energy, Lin Littleton says goodbye to the fake former friends forever and flies so high to follow her dreams on ‘New Vibes‘.

Lin Littleton is a classy Harare, Zimbabwe-born, Kent and London-raised indie singer-songwriter and Music Technology graduate. She skillfully bends RnB, pop, soul and hip-hop together as one team — through her message of keeping things real and genuine each day .

She sings with such freedom and maturity, her mind is mind up as she has been let down before and refuses to let it distract her again. She is okay with being alone for a while short-term, if it means that she will grow strong and be less susceptible to future bad vibes down the road.

With a smoothly tipped voice that feels like delicious honey in your willing ears, we are put into a peaceful trance from a very talented woman, who is ready to be who she really wants to be in life.

‘New Vibes’ from Zimbabwe/UK indie singer-songwriter Lin Littleton, is that fresh track that you put on when you have realized that you don’t have to impress anyone, but the person that you see in the mirror. The drama is gone and you just want to smile, just the way life should be forever.

Stream this vibrant new track on YouTube and follow the story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Moving on: Kate Bowen is ready to ‘Be Myself’ and never look back

Posted on 9 February 2021

Taken off her latest five-track EP called ‘A Time Before‘, Kate Bowen, sings with such meaning and passion via her brand new single about moving in a new direction to self-happiness on ‘Be Myself‘.

Maidstone, Kent-based mental health nurse, indie-folk singer-songwriter, avid USA traveler and laid-back genuine soul Kate Bowen, sings with a new-found freedom, born from a change in her job role that has relaxed her and given more time for her to make music.

She performs with an honest introspection that is fused authentically from her almost life-long experience in music creation, as she started playing the trumpet at eight years old and graduated to learn the guitar, drums and piano from there.

After helping others for most of life, this certainly feels like a way of putting her desires out into the universe for others to enjoy. In a way, she is still inspiring others, this time through her delightful soundscapes, that reflect her astonishing voice right into your heart to take strength from.

Her voice echos through the speakers and you hear a musician who needs a holiday again, as her boots are made for travelling and new paths await her. After experiencing being stuck with a few things personally, her heart is now open wide and she sounds ready for adventures again. Somewhere safe and being 100% happy is the only thing that matters right now.

‘Be Myself‘ from the soulfully inspirational Maidstone-based Kate Bowen, is a stunning effort from this incredible artist who sings with that inner beauty and puts on a real dazzling show here, with sumptuous class and quality added for good measure.

Being yourself is the only way to live and to be truly happy while looking into the mirror each day. Helping others can only transpire, if you’re spiritually healthy yourself and following those inner passions within.

Stream this special single here on her Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen