Welsh, Awen rock band Holy Coves head out on tour at the end of this month. The band will headline nine cities and nine independent venues across the UK kicking off their full UK tour with Bristol and Liverpool in October, then on to Birmingham, Manchester, London, Glasgow and Aberdeen in November, with their final shows of the year taking place in Leeds and their North Wales homecoming show in Wrexham.
This will be Holy Coves first ever fully independent tour run by the band and their team. They will be joined by some of the UKs finest independent bands, The Heavy North, Hazy Sundays, Maze, Box Of Trash, Rivia, Little Juke, Chase The Wild, Monza Express, Transmission Suite, SickRichard, Dakota Avenue, Luke Jones, Healer, The Dassins, Tom Collins, Charlie George Dempsey, Paul Askew and Suns Of Rest.
Tour Dates 30th October – Exchange – Bristol 31st October – Kazimier Stockroom – Liverpool 1st November – Sunflower Lounge – Birmingham 14th November – 33 Oldham Street, Manchester 15th November – Troubadour – London 28th November – Nice n Sleazy – Glasgow 29th November – Tunnels – Aberdeen 12th December – Royal Park Cellars – Leeds 13th December – The Lab – Wrexham
Welsh, Awen Rock band Holy Coves embark on their second UK tour this year after the success of their Spring tour earlier in the year. The Snowdonia Records Independent music pioneers head to Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London with an end of year show in the beginning of December, in the Welsh capital, Cardiff with some of independent music’s finest bands as support.
Since the release of the award winning album ‘Druids and Bards’ the band have toured extensively over the last two years building a strong fanbase in all the major cities in England, Scotland and Wales. The band have also appeared at festivals such as Isle Of Wight Festival and Focus Wales, and have recently announced on social media they are currently working on their new record which they plan to record in January after their Autumn tour ends.
Be sure to catch them playing at the following venues before the end of the year. Follow the Link below for tickets.
4th October – Leeds, Santiago’s 5th October – Liverpool, EBGBS 25th October – Edinburgh, Sneaky Pete’s 26th October – Glasgow, McChuill’s 9th November – Manchester, Deaf Institute 23rd November – London, Water Rat’s 7th December – Cardiff, The Globe
After the summer release of the bands debut EP ‘Give Me Some Dopamine’, Hazy Sundays return with a brand new single recorded at Gorbals Sound Studios in Glasgow, ‘Get Some’. The track is a triumphant return with the band sounding sonically better than ever before.
‘Get Some’ starts with an infectious guitar riff and building with some powerhouse drumming the song comes to life before giving you time to breathe in the verses before lifting again in the choruses. Singer Shaun Kenny sings the chorus about “Old time rock n roll” and the songs sound pings back to a time where guitar music fans would have their hands around their mates bouncing about. The song builds to a finishing chorus that comes to a crushing crescendo as the song soars to its peak before finishing on the four minute mark. A real indie-rock banger filled with pure nostalgia.
Hazy Sundays are a four-piece rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in Late 2022. The band has been making waves on the indie scene since starting off and in their first year together released eight singles. Hazy Sundays play fast-paced, energetic music but also show a softer side with some slower, acoustic songs.
The band have been gigging relentlessly in the first year together and have supported the likes of Reverend and the Makers, and played alongside John Power (Cast) Shambolics, Chris Helme (The seahorses) and Bez (Happy Mondays) Had radio play and featured on John Kennedy’s X-posure radio X show.
‘Get Some’ is out now across all major streaming platforms.
The Kaves release their brand new single ‘Unknown Number’. The track is the perfect sound for summer, with a youthful indie sound and an undeniable chorus that’ll have fans chanting along at the top of their lungs.
The single ‘Unknown Number’ captures the feeling of not being able to shake that one love interest that keeps coming back. Carried by a gracefully presented rhythm section which allows the story and melody to shine through. The song wedges perfectly between the driven alternative tracks and slower emotive ones. The Kaves have built up a fantastic roster of songs, each release showing their progress as a band. The Kaves will also be on tour showcasing this one in November with debut shows in London, Manchester and their biggest show to date in Glasgow.
The Glasgow quartet have gained momentum in the last 18 months having been featured on Spotify editorials, Radio X and BBC Radio. The Kaves have sold out shows in their hometown and played in Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool to date.
‘Unknown Number’ is out now across all major streaming platforms!
Indie Revolutions EP Of The Month goes to Hazy Sundays with their debut EP ‘Give Me Some Dopamine’.
Hazy Sundays are a 4 piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in Late 2022. The band has been making waves on the indie scene since starting off and in their first year together released eight singles. the band play fast energetic music but also have some slower acoustic songs. They have been gigging relentlessly have supported the likes of Reverend and the Makers, and played alongside Chris Helme (The seahorses) and Bez (Happy Mondays) .
Hazy Sundays have have had mainstream radio play and featured on John Kennedy’s X-posure radio X show. With many influences in the band some of them are The Libertines, Kasabian, Oasis and many more.
They have been announced for some festivals in 2024 and have plans to gig as much as possible up and down the UK over the next year.
The debut EP showcases the bands high energy, groove infested tunes sure to get future audiences bouncing and singing along in unison. Fans of sing along indie vocals with layers of guitars with lots of riffs and solos, powerful bass melodies and pounding drums will love this EP. The band also showcase their softer side with crowd favourite “Wires” which contain real emotional vocals and subject matter and the band take a more laid back approach to their more usual balls to the wall approach. This EP is only the beginning for Hazy Sundays so follow the band as they go from strength to strength.
Glasgow’s own indie rock n rollers Hazy Sundays release their brand new single “Where The Devil Decides” from the upcoming debut EP out on 31st May ‘Give Me Some Dopamine’.
Since forming the band has supported the likes of Reverend and the makers, and played alongside the like of Bez (Happy Mondays) and Chris Helme (The Seahorses). The band have had some mainstream radio attention on recent releases from the likes of John Kennedy at Radio X and also been played on Sirius Xm in LA.
The debut EP showcases the bands high energy, groove infested tunes sure to get future audiences bouncing and singing along in unison. Fans of sing along indie vocals with layers of guitars with lots of riffs and solos, powerful bass melodies and pounding drums will love this EP. The band also showcase their softer side with crowd favourite “Wires” which contain real emotional vocals and subject matter and the band take a more laid back approach to their more usual balls to the wall approach. This EP is only the beginning for Hazy Sundays so catch on now to their first release and follow the band as they go from strength to strength.
‘Where the Devil Decides’ is the new single from the bands new EP and is a riff infused indie floor filler full of groove, swagger and intent. Starting with a distorted low riff the song weaves through a verse grooving along before it hits the chorus which fills a huge sonic space filled with guitars and pulsating bass and drums and a beautiful vocal this is sure to get you moving before it hits a wah soaked solo revealing in the golden days of rock n roll and flying to a crescendo as the band go off into the indie stratosphere this a tune you have to hear.
Daring, dynamic and devastating, it’s West Lothian’s Dictator with their fantastic, brand new single ‘Stan Smith’
Dictator never disappoint, each single more fun and exciting than the last. The band create non stop indie-pop anthems, the four piece refuse to be pigeon-holed as they emphatically strut through a sonic landscape of alternative indie licks, electrifying electronics and perfectly prodigious pop grooves. Each new single is an ear worm that you just can’t get out of your head, extremely infectious!
This year sees the band play Scotland’s Stag and Dagger Festival at Edinburgh and Glasgow on Saturday the 4th May and Sunday the 5th of May. Get your tickets through the link below:
Glasgow band The Kaves have gone from strength to strength and are ready to release the lead single ‘Complacency’ from their upcoming debut EP. After being approached by Al Groves (Bring me the Horizon, STONE, The Sherlocks), The Kaves recorded the track at Liverpool’s famous Motor Museum.
The Glaswegians deliver an alternative anthem full of attack whilst also maintaining an ability to create memorable melodies which combine with guitar riffs in a chaotically beautiful way. The Kaves will be heading on the road, showcasing their debut EP in the autumn with shows in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh set to be announced alongside the EP.
Lead singer Dave MacDiarmid has said of the single: “Complacency is about realising that the important things in life need to be nourished and worked on. Resting or being overly comfortable in situations without gratitude can often lead to regret later down the line. Complacency is a reminder that if you rest on your laurels you might look back and wish you’d cherished those moments more to keep them from withering away.”
‘Complacency’ it out now across all streaming platforms!
In a brand new monthly piece, Indie Revolution will feature a fresh new album from the best on the independent scene.
First in our feature for the month of April is Glaswegian band Arcade State with their fantastic album ‘Life Is Not Linear’. Despite many personal challenges in 2023 the band decided to plough ahead and record their highly anticipated debut album. The album is hugely personal to the band and is dedicated to Ciaran and Jordan, the founder members sister, Chelsea, who very tragically passed away last summer. The album is highly emotive and passionate, beautiful throughout.
Already boasting a formidable live reputation and dedicated following from all over the UK and Ireland the band have gone from strength to strength and are on their way to selling out headline shows at synonymous venues. The band plan to play festivals and city venues within the UK throughout 2024.
One of Scotland’s best kept musical secrets, Charlie Clark is a multi-talented singer /songwriter, musician, and more. First rising to prominence as a founding member of acclaimed Glasgow indie-pop foursome Astrid, Charlie has been a pro-active presence in the underground music scene for over two decades. From his role in Scottish supergroup The Reindeer Section to his own projects Broken Arrow and MJ12, Clark has earned a cult status amongst public and peers alike, becoming a go-to guest musician to the likes of Mogwai, Arab Strap and Snow Patrol in the process.
Charlie Clark spent some time recording music as a solo artist in 2021 releasing several tracks under renowned music mogul, Alan McGee’s Creation Records label.
After reforming Astrid for some new music and a whistlestop tour at the beginning of 2022, 2023 sees Charlie Clark revved up with a new found passion and a rediscovered purpose to start making the music again that he loves the most. Charlie is ready to bare his soul with his brand new band project YAMA RAMA. With Bob Dylan Influenced vocals and The Cure style riffs, Yama Rama’s songs are personal, honest and raw, like they are springing straight from the pages of a diary. The band’s aim is to let you into their emotional state and let their listeners know that they too are not alone in their darkest days and that love is ever present.
Yama Rama is made up of Charlie Clark on lead vocals and guitar, Christopher James Johnston on Vocals and Guitar, Mark Makay on Bass and Billy Hudson on Drums.
Having recently signed to the ever expanding Bubblebrain Records last month, Yama Rama are now gearing up for the release of their debut single on the label entitled ‘Influencers Must Die’
‘Influencers Must Die’ is a tongue in cheek title to a song that looks at the society in which we live where so many are seemingly influenced to do, say or buy things because a paid influencer tells them to do so or as so many musicians seem to be doing these days focusing more on the social media stats than the music itself, turning themselves into comedy actors on the likes of TikTok in the hope to influence people to listen to their music rather than promoting their music. Influencers Must Die is a track that sets to redress the balance and to keep it all about the music.
With fuzzing guitars and fast paced drumming coupled with determined vocals breaking down into chanting, rousing chorus hook lines, Influencers Must Die is an extremely catchy tune that will resonate with many and will no doubt only seek to further cement Charlie Clark and Yama Rama into their musical cult-like status.
Charlie has said of the single himself:
“Influencers Must Die” is a response to the obsessive nature of social media and its effects on everyone, including myself. It’s tongue is firmly in its cheek but it’s hard to know if I’d feel the same way about The Velvet Underground or The Doors if they were sharing every mundane aspect of their life on TikTok…….
I love the mystique about a lot of the music I listen to. It’s simply about the music and not personality overload.”
Influencers Must Die was recorded and produced by Jason Shaw (Cambodian Space Project) at Fuzzface studios in Largs.
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