In February, they lended us their expertise in the newest of the new in indie, publishing their annual 'Big In' list with us. Now, here, you'll find one of those bands spotlighted every week. Get to know them a bit better and have a listen to their latest tune. This week, it's Garden Party!

 

 

 

Josh - Melodic, energetic, loud, anthemic, lively

 

 

Liam - The Katuns, Stone, Flechettes are all top bands! We’re looking forward to playing in the Toon with  The Katuns

 

 

60s - The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico. I only got into these late but once I got into them i was obsessed.

 

70s - Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run. Bruce Springsteen was played a lot when I was younger, whether it was in the car or around the house so i've grown up listening to him.

 

80s - The Smiths - Meat is Murder. One of the first albums I bought on vinyl. I remember listening to it many times growing up.

 

90s - The Verve - Urban Hymns. Richard Ashcroft's my favourite songwriter and Nick McCabe is my favourite guitarist so them being together on an album is perfect.

 

00s - The Streets - Original Pirate Material. Another album which was made all at home which inspires us as a band to try and produce our own material and see what we can come up with before the studio sessions.

 

Recent - DMA’s - Hills End. The band recorded this album themselves just like we did with our debut single in lockdown so its a big inspiration for us as a band.

 

 

 

Sam - We all love music. Playing, listening, going to gigs. Everything. We thought we'd give live performing a go. Me, Josh and Liam have all been in a band before so it just sort of fit together perfectly.

 

 

Josh - Performing live is like no other feeling, its hard to explain the buzz you get when you're on stage with your best mates...the buzz of each other and the reaction of the crowd. It's special.

 

 

Sam - The latest release, 'Better (Than You)' is just as we described ourselves; anthemic and loud. It brings a chaotic wall of sound towards you right from the start with the huge drums and melodic lead guitar. The verse is fast-paced and energetic, and the chorus brings the energy along with a thumping bass that drives the chorus throughout the song. Keep your eyes peeled though, because there could be something new sooner than you think.