The Loners Release New Single ‘The Game’

With their particular brand of indie alt/rock, The Loners, are an exhilarating and compelling 3 piece rock band from the UK made up of Nathan De La Mar on Lead vocals and Lead Guitar, Mark Munro on Backing Vocals and Bass Guitar and Stuart Grant on Backing Vocals and Drums.

Since their inception in 2019 The Loners have captured the attention of audiences all around the world with their catalogue of releases showcasing their catchy tunes, unadulterated energy, and thought-provoking lyrics.

The Loners take influence in their sound from the ultimate rock classics whilst also adding in  their own contemporary twist to the music creating a sound that is both nostalgic and avant-garde cutting edge at the same time.

The Loners have a raw genuineness about them that is both relatable and invigorating. Their lyrics they write strike a profound chord with listeners as they explore topics of love, self-discovery, and the human condition. Coupled with their ability to blur the lines of genre between indie and rock, The Loners are a breath of fresh air in a world of repetitive tunes and generic sounds that permeates so much of new music today. 

The band have said of the track:-

“The Game was written during lockdown and it is basically about mental health and the effects it has on a person. The word “game,” is used as a metaphor about “Life” and how one might struggle to put on a front for everyone, but may be struggling internally”

‘The Game’ is straight off the bat with high octane power chords and dancing drum beats. Musically it’s ultimately a stadium worthy rock ballad filled with epic guitar solos and thrashing drums, but that is contrasted beautifully with wistful, thought provoking lyricism hinting at the seriousness of the inspiration behind the track. Mixing these two elements together and you really get a feel for where The Loners are trying to go with their music, breaking free from the restraints of what is considered the norm.

The Game was written by Nathan De La Mar and was Recorded and produced by Andrew Shepard at Venice of the North Studios.

Upcoming Gigs/Tours –

19/6/25 – Bannermans – Edinburgh
3/7/25 – Classic Grand – Glasgow
29/11/25 – Gig in Whitehaven (details TBC)

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Tres Kings Release New Single ‘Antenna’

Following on from the success of the foot stomping, indie rock debut single SCUBA DIVER which received praise and plays from the likes of John Kennedy on Radio X, Abbie Mccarthy on BBC Introducing and the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer on Sirius XM in America, TRES KINGS have upped the ante once again with latest single ANTENNA

Quite simply put, ANTENNA is an anthem for the masses. Its pure infectious indie rock n roll at its absolute finest. The full throttle, no holds barred track is huge in terms of delivery and production with its unrelenting and unapologetic pounding, thrashing drums and funky bass licks coupled with front man Wez King’s powerful vocals acting like a call to arms for any self respecting music fan. 

With lyrics like, 

“We bring the sunshine, dry the rain, bring the love, people came, we’re make a move like we’re your Superman and save the day. We could be something, started from nothing, so pack your bags, board the plane, take us to the USA. Oh Yeah, Tell us what you want,  Oh Yeah, tell us what you need, coz I am the Antenna.” 

The band’s intention is clear, they are the vessel for which great music is being radiated across the globe. 

This is the start of the revolution so make sure you don’t get left behind and jump on board with TRES KINGS today! 

The track was recorded at The Libertines HQ in Margate, The Albion Rooms, being engineered and mixed by award winning sound engineer Jason Stafford (The Libertines/Trampolene/Jamie T)  and mastered by Graham Waller.

UPCOMING GIGS 

26th April – Antenna single launch party at Justine’s Margate with JW Paris, The Deniros and Debdepan 

17 – 19th May – The Rock and Roll Circus Brighton 

31st May – Chinnerys Southend supporting Huey Morgan, The Fun Lovin’ Criminal 

7th June – Poco Loco Chatham with support from Queen Phosphane and Sammy Vincent

19th – 21st June – The Isle of Wight Festival TBA 

14th – 21st July – Residency in France (week long)

August  – The Lantern two day festival TBA 

August – London for Teenage Cancer Trust  TBA 

6th September – The Indie Showcase Dublin Castle – Camden – DRL Promotions  

12th September – Troubadour London 

20th September – Dreamland Margate supporting Sleeper

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Payola Release New Single ‘Pulse Jet Man’

London/ Essex based band Payola formed at the start of 2024, in The Argyll Arms pub just off of Oxford street with Dave Farley (Lead Vocals), Scott Forsyth (Lead Guitar), Matt Peel (Bass Guitar), Robbie Capel (Rhythm Guitar) and Craig Edmonds (Drums). They were drawn together and united through their shared love and passion for 60’s rock n’ roll, soul, 70’s punk, 90’s indie & Britpop music. 

The band spent the best part of 2024 locking themselves away to furiously write and perfect their sound, with the single vision goal of releasing high-quality music coupled with a heightened desire to bring something fresh and exciting to the British guitar new music scene.

Putting their money where their mouth is, Payola more than proved their point with their first two releases. Their debut single, Born Out Of Frustration was released in August 2024, and is a song  that is full of swagger, driven by pounding bass lines and stunning guitar hooks. 

The follow- up single, The Way It All Begins, once again is a full throttle, high octane belter full of hook laden guitar riffs and infectious rhythms. 

Payola are now back with the hattrick in terms of single releases with ‘Pulse Jet  Man’ 

‘Pulse Jet Man’ from the very start is full of thrashing, pounding drums and distorted, fuzzing, snarling guitars. It’s a frenzy of electrifying sound that doesn’t let up throughout. There’s a certain urgency contained in the melody, the chorus hooks are anthemic and just as unrelenting. It’s a raw and powerful track befitting of a true rock and roll band.   

Payola have said of the track:

“The idea behind Pulse Jet Man is that it is the persona you take on when you want to be something that you don’t think you can be.  It’s the person you want to see looking back in the mirror, not what the actual reflection portrays. 

Be that a hero, a thief, a heartbreaker or an astronaut. Everyone has a bit of pulse jet in them. C’mon, c’mon.”

‘Pulse Jet Man’ was written and composed by Robbie, Craig, Scott, Matt with Craig and Dave adding in the lyrics. It was Recorded at Crunch Studios, Carshalton, Surrey and was Produced and Mixed by Alan Charles.

Upcoming Gigs/Tours – 

Sat 5th April – The Waiting Room N16, Stoke Newington, London

Fri 16th May – 93 Feet East, Shoreditch, London

Fri 20th June – The Dublin Castle, Camden, London

Fri 12th Sept – The Troubadour, Earls Court, London 

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Billy Hunt And The Modern Classix Release New Single ‘California Callin’

Billy Hunt grew up immersed in a rich tapestry of music, drawing inspiration from artists like Jeff Buckley, Neil Young, and Paolo Nutini. This diverse influence has shaped his distinct sound—a fusion of raw indie energy, soulful storytelling, and poetic introspection. 

Hunt’s velvety, resonant vocals carry the weight of experience to them, transporting listeners to a space of vulnerability and authenticity. 

His immersive live performances blur the lines between artist and audience, creating a powerful sense of unity. 

Previously signed to Good Deeds Music, Hunt released his first single “Intoxicate”, which gained him international airplay and led to an interview on BBC News. 

He later released “No Occupation” in 2023 via Thru Tone Records (UK) and Gentlemen Recordings (Benelux), which reached #2 on Australia’s Banks Radio Chart.

Billy Hunt has steadily built his presence in the UK music scene, supporting the likes of The Gulps and touring with Cosmo Pyke.

He has performed extensively across London and the North of England, played at several festivals, and made notable appearances in Liverpool at The Cavern Club as well as in Sheffield. 

Hunt’s contributions to the  music scene were recognized in local press, and he was named one of Suffolk’s best up-and-coming musicians by the East Anglian Daily Times. He was also an NMG Award nominee. 

Now, Billy Hunt & The Modern Classix are back with a fresh twist—“California Callin’”, a cinematic indie-rock anthem drenched in sun-soaked nostalgia and West Coast mystique. 

The new single emanates a brighter vibe laid over underlying darker brooding lyrics. California Callin’ references the dangers of losing yourself in the facade of being a musician and pays homage to Jim Morrison – one of Hunt’s favourite artists – with the initial lyric that inspired the song “Don’t you know they all go to Paris to die?”

Overall, California Calling shows a deeper side to Hunt’s songwriting ability with a broader stylistic approach, touching on subjects such as love, loss and the death of the ego. With its bold, infectious energy, the track is poised to be a modern summer classic.

Deeply connected to his roots, yet always pushing boundaries, Billy Hunt continues to captivate audiences with his authenticity, passion, and ultimate talent.

California Callin’ was recorded at Wilde Bloom Studios and was produced and mixed by Steve Maclachlan.

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Frankie Dobson Releases New Single ‘Candy’

Hailing from Bishop Auckalnd, a small market town in County Durham Frankie Dobson quite simply burst onto the music scene when he played his first debut solo gig at none other than the Isle Of Wight Festival in front of a packed crowd! 

Starting his game off extremely strong like that has meant that Frankie has gone onto perform at a string of sold out dates sharing lineups with big name acts such as Sundara Karma and Vistas.

Frankie is no stranger to the music industry however having been a session musician and co-songwriter for other bands and artists such as Andrew Cushin as well as performing with artists such as The Clause, Billy Sullivan, Trampolene, Shambolics and The View and at various festivals in former bands he’s fronted. 

With Influences ranging across a wide spectrum from retro indie melodies to hard hitting punk, the song writing capabilities of Frankie Dobson are evident through his music. Couple this with his high octane live performances, and you’ve got yourself a winning combination.

Frankie Dobson is now breaking out and breaking the mould of what has gone before however, with his debut single release ‘Candy’.

‘Candy’ came into existence two years ago when he went to join Kyle Falconer at his songwriting camp La Sierra Casa in Spain. 

At the time Frankie was going through a massive writing block and went to Kyle for advice and Kyle told him “Frankie Man, stop messing aboot tryna get a tan. You just need to write some tunes. You’re from the North East man, just make it pure and North East and Mental Man”

So armed with that little nugget of wisdom, Frankie diligently took that advice and thought about the music he loves from the North East. Being particularly taken with the guitar chords featured in songs by The Futureheads, Frankie took this and imagined them being played in a power pop vibe by Paul Weller. He said that in his head he envisioned Paul Weller playing the track live at the 100 Club standing on his own hitting those chords as hard as he could and that’s how the intro to ‘Candy’ was formed. 

Once home from Spain, Frankie went back and revisited the song and it just hit him and the whole song thereafter just flowed and came to him in about 2 minutes. 

From start to finish ‘Candy’ is full throttle breathing life and excitement into the room. Lyrically Frankie says the song is about being in a relationship where you’re on the losing side of every argument, but for some reason, you’re always the one begging to stay. 

‘Candy’ was recorded at Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool with Chris Taylor who at the time had just finished recording the Miles Kane album ‘One Man Band’. 

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Dandelion James Releases New Single ‘He Said She Said’

DANDELION JAMES is the Cheshire-based alt indie rocker who mixes Americana vibes with bluesy rock creating fresh and exciting music that sets him apart from his peers.   

With repeated praise and plays from the likes of BBC INTRODUCING and RMG Magazine who said of Dandelion James’ music that it is “mature, experienced and full of emotion.”

Dandelion James is joined on this track by his session musician band being Charlie on Bass, Alex on Drums and Joe on Keys. 

Together the four piece band have created  a unique and altogether unexpected rock style anthem which really showcases James’ emotive vocal prowess that works so well with the alt americana/blues style of music. 

The range of James’ vocals works so well with his chosen style reaching interesting highs and lows to perfectly  fit the mood that the lyrics are portraying. 

Musically the track starts off with a slow guitar intro and a delicate smattering of drums before the grit and determination comes forth with those powerful vocals.

The track is allowed to play out with the instrumentals taking a back seat, really allowing that incredible voice to shine out adding to the overall intensity that the track is portraying.  

Dandelion James has said of the track:-

“He said she said, is literally about being in a relationship and I’m pretty sure everyone in their life has had arguments in their relationship and sometimes it’s better to get it all out.”

“He Said She Said” was written and composed by Dandelion James and was recorded at The Big Red Studio in Macclesfield. The track was Mixed and Produced by Jake Evans. 

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Chas Leman Releases New Single ‘Situation Normal’

Chas Leman is the London based singer/songwriter who performs nostalgia driven pop songs, which are bound together with tales and observations from his proud working class London upbringing.

His sudden emergence in the summer of 2024 caught the ears and eyes of the indie media and playlist curators across streaming platforms, with his Noel Gallagher meets Kinks meets Fleet Foxes debut single ‘I Found Love’.

Chas’ second single ‘The Last Boys To Be Picked At Football’ is a poignant, charming reminder of the strength in companionship and unity, with a classic indie rock musical backdrop, with a chunky early Arctic Monkeys esque guitar riff and raspy, Carl Barat style vocals.

Chas then explored his love of psychedelia with third single ‘Oh So Lonely’, a heartbreak song that continued Chas’ love for 90s indie, with strong apparent influences by Jarvis Cocker and Damon Albar,in his vocal delivery.

2024 was wrapped up for Chas with his biggest production yet. ‘Smoking Again’ which employed the services of a live string quartet, and showed the depth and maturity in Chas’ melodies and chord progressions.

Chas Leman has a musical lineage that stretches back to the Vaudevillian days of the Victorian music halls, the influence of which shines through strongly in his theatrical live performances. 

At the forefront of Chas’ musical philosophy is to give escapism and pure entertainment to the listener. 

The generations of musical performers in his life have led him to the part punk, part Crooner, part baroque pop Psychedelian that we see today. 

Chas’ latest offering is the intricate fable of life’s everyday struggles; ‘Situation Normal’

The complexities in the instrumentations are beautifully off-set with Chas’ emotive vocals that although tender in delivery cut through with crystal clear precision really adding to the emphasis of the relatable lyricism to lines such as  “landlords upped the rent again  and I’m out of work, money’s always spent again before its earned and the bees make honey to survive, while we make money for those who’ve never cried or been inside the Situation normal, situation normal, situation normal….”

‘Situation Normal’ is all too familiar for so many who are just trying to survive the everyday  all wrapped up in a stunningly beautiful melody in which to lose yourself for a while. 

Chas has said of the track:-

“I was watching TV with my kids, one of their cbeebies programmes or whatever , and it had a robot on it who kept saying ‘Situation Normal’ in that TV robot voice we all know… And I thought it was such a good hook and so decided to make a song from it. The Situation Normal is the pain and the drudgery that most of us have to go through just in order to survive. So a nice cheerful song, this time!”

‘Situation Normal’ features Chas on guitars and vocals, Craig on drums and vocals, Alan on guitars and vocals and Neil on bass and vocals. 

The track is being released on Chas’ own record label Pilchard Sounds and it was recorded at South London Studio by A Charles who used to be in a pop punk band called Bellevue Days.

Upcoming Gigs/Tours – 

09 APRIL  – THE FOLKLORE ROOMS BRIGHTON 

17 APRIL  – 229 LONDON WITH GEMMA ROGERS

15 MAY  – THE BULLINGDON OXFORD

10 JULY  – THE RAINBOW BIRMINGHAM

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Twin City Release New Single ‘I Saw God’

Straight off the bat and with no preamble, Twin City quite simply put, are one of the UK’s most exciting Indie Rock ’n’ Roll bands on the music scene right now. 

Based in Bristol and consisting of Welsh brothers Louis (Vocals/Guitar) and Toby Ellis (Drums), Conor Feeney (Bass), Pete Refson (Rhythm Guitar) and James Wilson (Lead Guitar). Twin City were formed in 2021 and wasted no time in releasing their debut single ‘Shake The Walls’ (August 2021) with an accompanying music video which gained instant traction receiving over 10k views on YouTube in its first week of release along with multiple airplays on BBC Radio and Amazing Radio UK & US. 

The band’s second single ‘Looking Glass’ was released in May 2022 and was quickly picked as BBC Uploader’s ‘Big New Sound’ receiving a full week of prime time airplay on BBC radio. 

2022 further saw Twin City release their self titled debut EP which contained 4 tracks including the previously mentioned single ‘Looking Glass’ plus 3 other tracks which further sought to build excitement amongst industry peers and fans alike. 

Other notable timeline events include Twin City’s debut gig selling out in under 24 hours forcing a venue upgrade which also sold out 24 hours later and the band’s second ever gig being as main support to The Lathums in front of a 1000 strong sold out crowd at Bristol’s Trinity Centre. 

Last year saw the band release their single – ‘I Feel Alive’ which caught the attention of industry peer and  leading figurehead, Rodney Bingehemier on Sirius XM in America.

Twin City followed this up with the single ‘Simple Melody’ at the end of last year which was championed by new music tastemakers This Feeling and John Kennedy on his Radio X radio show. 

The band are now back with their first offering of 2025, the prophetically titled ‘I Saw God’.

Despite the name, we are told that the track doesn’t actually have any religious meaning behind it, but rather a more comical one. 

The band explain:- “Despite the title, this track has absolutely nothing to do with religion. Our guitarist Pete slipped and fell down some stairs in a pub in Bristol called The Crown, and he winded himself so badly that he reckoned he saw God. We all found it hilarious, so we wrote a song about it.”  

Musically the track is sonically charged with strumming electric guitars and a tight rhythm section on the drums keeping the pace moving along effortlessly throughout into those punchy, infectious chorus hooks and epic guitar solos. The chanting verses in the outro of “you’re living to the day you die, yeah I saw God – yeah come on and live it to the day you die i yeah I saw God” is a rousing anthem that suits the overall feel good vibe of the song with a meaningful message to live life to the fullest as life is too short.  

‘I Saw God’ was written and composed collaboratively by Twin City and was recorded at Orchard Studios in Bristol and was Mixed & Mastered by Joe Marsh. The track is released on Bubblebrain Records. 

With a string of sold out shows, festival appearances (including two separate stages at Isle Of Wight Festival 2024), and high profile support slots, including shows with The View, Twin Atlantic, The Royston Club, The K’s, The Coral, Bilk, The Lightning Seeds, Sea Power, Gallus and many more, Twin City are definitely a band worth keeping on your radar. 

The band are due to play their biggest ever headline show to date with This Feeling at the Bristol Beacon on 4th April 2025. Tickets are on sale now. 

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Tres Kings Release New Single ‘Scuba Diver’

You may already be familiar with the accomplishments of Margate based singer/songwriter WEZ KING from his solo releases such as ‘We Were Young’,‘Take It Or Leave It’  ‘Cool Kid’ and ‘Officer’ which were all received to much critical acclaim from the likes of BBC Introducing, John Kennedy on his Radio X Show’ and Amazing Radio with Charlie Ashcroft……AND some of which were further featured on SKY TV as part of a music documentary film based on the revolutionary radio station XFM. – ‘Kick Out The Jams- The Story of XFM’ which was featured in cinemas and on SKY and Amazon TV.

Before embarking on a solo career Wez was previously part of a successful band called Tres Kings who enjoyed successes such as being featured on KMTV, and playing at Neverworld and Bearded Theory Festivals having been billed alongside artists such as Doves, Tom Grennan and The Vaccines. 

Wez King is accompanied in TRES KINGS by brothers Lacs Fuller on Bass and Rhu Fuller on drums. The three are lifelong friends, writing and recording music together making for a truly collaborative approach that allows their personalities to shine.

TRES KINGS have previously released two singles being ‘Wake Up The People’ from 2018 and ‘Feel It Again’ from 2019.

After spending the interim period pursuing their own solo projects, TRES KINGS have now decided the time is right to re-group and come back stronger and more ready than ever. 

SCUBA DIVER is the HUGE new tune from the filthy indie rockers. It’s packed with foot stomping indie rock anthems boasting infectious riffs, raw energy and quirky lyrics perfectly capturing the band’s high energy and infectious persona.

The track was recorded at The Libertines HQ in Margate, The Albion Rooms, being engineered and mixed by award winning sound engineer Jason Stafford (The Libertines/Trampolene/Jamie T)  and mastered by Graham Waller.

UPCOMING GIGS 

28th Feb – Ramsgate Music Hall – single launch gig with support from Max Bianco and Another Day 

15th March – The Water Rats London – Supporting All The Young 

26th April – Justine’s Margate TBA 

17 – 19th May – TBA

31st May – Chinnerys Southend supporting Huey Morgan, The Fun Lovin’ Criminal 

7th June – Poco Loco Chatham with support from Queen Phosphane and Sammy Vincent

19th – 21st June – TBA 

12th September – Troubadour London supporting Payola

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Little Juke Release Debut Album ‘Departures From The States Of Mind’

Following the recent release of their thundering and dynamic single, “Time On My Mind,” Little Juke are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated debut album; “Departures From The States Of Mind”.  

The album is out now, marking a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution and offering fans a comprehensive look into their distinct sound and artistic vision.

“Time On My Mind” marked another shift in gear for the band and is a track they’ve come to love playing live. It’s about the urge to break out of the mundane routine and the idealisms that we are often subject to. More than just a song, it’s a call to do something with your life, embodying both the restless energy of breaking free and the determination to seek something greater.

With a loyal following built on their innovative approach to songwriting and a commitment to pushing musical boundaries, Little Juke continues to break new ground which is succinctly embodied within their powerful and poignant new album release. 

This album ”Departures From The States Of Mind” is the culmination of a creative journey and also a celebration of the enduring connection that the band enjoy and share with their audiences.

The band, whose sound draws comparisons to Radiohead, Arcade Fire, and Foals, has already captivated audiences and critics alike. The debut single, ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’, drew praise from Radio X’s John Kennedy, who described it as “Radiohead meets Unfinished Symphony by Massive Attack.” 

Known for crafting music that is “more cinematic than commercial, more poised than pop-pleasing” (The Big Takeover), Little Juke continues to forge a distinct creative path with their evocative lyrics and resonant melodies.

Emerging from the heart of the Midlands, they have swiftly made a name for  themselves in the indie rock scene since their formation in early 2024. The band has crafted a sound that is both dynamic and deeply resonant.

Despite being relative newcomers, Little Juke have already secured sold-out shows in their hometown, signalling a rapidly growing local fanbase. Known for their rousing, energetic live shows, the band delivers a captivating experience that leaves audiences wanting more. In addition to their success on stage, Little Juke have achieved recent acclaim by writing a track for BBC’s Phoenix Rise, further establishing their versatility and appeal. 

The debut album from Little Juke contains a total of 10 story- telling tracks and the band are  proud of the body of work they have produced. They feel it shows the diverse range of influences that have inspired them in the process with ‘Departures From The States Of Mind’ being a soundtrack of their daily lives. It spans the highs and lows of everyday life and they hope people can make a connection to it and take something from it.  

With four tracks having been released as singles from the Album from August 2024 to February 2025, and with Spotify streams in the region of 22k and monthly listeners of 1,656, you can tell that this is an album and indeed a band that are going places. 

UPCOMING SHOWS 

Sun 16th Feb – The Leopard, Doncaster

Min 17th Feb – Hot Box, Colchester

Wed 19th Feb – Dublin Castle, London

Fri 21st Feb – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton

Sat 22nd –  O2 Academy, Bournemouth 

March

Sat 1st  – Eclipse Records, Walsall

Sat 15th – The Waterfront, Norwich

Sat 22nd  – Oil – Shrewsbury

April

Sat 19th – Feel The Noise Fest – Wolves

Sat 19th – Picturedome, Holmfirth

Tue 22nd – Hyde Park Book Club – Leeds

Thurs 24th – The Eagle – Manchester 

Fri 25th  – Norwich Arts Centre – Norwich

Sat 26th – Drill Hall, Lincoln

May 

Sun 4th May – Loop Fest – Shrewsbury

Sat 12th July – Fuse Fest – Lichfield 

Sat 6th September – Waters Edge Fest – Newport

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