Category: Alternative

  • Poison Oak “Hope You Like The View”

    Poison Oak “Hope You Like The View”

    “Hope You Like The View” is Poison Oak’s third single from their upcoming EP, The View From Here. The song explores the themes of choices, and sometimes how someone’s unexpected choices can affect the people they’re close to.

  • MonkeyRat – Isolation

    MonkeyRat – Isolation

    “One day in Reykjavík, when I started my studies University of the Arts, at the height of the pandemic back in the fall of 2020, I went for a walk in the park. Isolated and saddened that I couldn’t reach my husband in the Faroe Islands, I got inspired. I could no longer contain the…

  • mUmbo – “Swing My Hip”

    mUmbo – “Swing My Hip”

    “Swing My Hip came up out of the water as a response to the seemingly endless slide down into sadness, isolation and helplessness that the pandemic brought about. A kind of defiant response, a modern blues in a way; playing the blues to keep the blues away. Music is one of the greatest tools to…

  • THE QWARKS CRAZY NEW SINGLE “THRONE OF YOUR GRACE”

    THE QWARKS CRAZY NEW SINGLE “THRONE OF YOUR GRACE”

    “Throne Of Your Grace” is all about imagination. A story that many bands might be able to relate to. It tells the imaginary story about an imaginary band in an imaginary town, trying to get an imaginary gig by courting an imaginary local impresario who is an extremely important person in the town.

  • OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH – “REVELATIONS EP”

    OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH – “REVELATIONS EP”

    “Now more than ever, the world needs the healing power of Oh My God! It’s The Church and our mascot – Sexy Jesus. Anyone and everyone is welcome at our services, so if y’all needing some company at the end of the world come dance with your new disciples – we got your back.” Oh…

  • ALL SOCIETIES – “LOST TO THE FLAG”

    ALL SOCIETIES – “LOST TO THE FLAG”

    Following a DIY ethos, All Societies wanted to approach production in a way that was utterly-uncompromising with the eventual product. All Societies is ultimately here to bring a groove, tell a story, and maybe even raise a smile.

  • 9 O’Clock Nasty – “Food On The Floor”

    9 O’Clock Nasty – “Food On The Floor”

    “It’s an ear-worm. A bopper. A song to twist and groove to. We genuinely never planned to make this record but once it was written it had to be released. Listen and you’ll probably understand.” – 9′ O’Clock Nasty

  • Quantum – “Desperate(ly)”

    Quantum – “Desperate(ly)”

    “We are a motley crew, which has managed to function. This is precisely what has also happened with our music, it has become versatile, modern while the roots remain distinctive.” – Quantum

  • Twin Stranger “Sweat”

    Twin Stranger “Sweat”

    As the first verse begins, Alex’s compelling vocals are nicely underscored by introspective guitar chords, together creating a contemplative atmosphere that perfectly accompanies the track’s questioning lyrics; while the memorable chorus that follows is colored by dynamic guitar melodies and vibrant synth notes.

  • VOODOO BLOO – “SMALL”

    VOODOO BLOO – “SMALL”

    “In a way it was written not only to a younger self but also my Mother, about my growth into a person, but the distance it’s made from memories long gone.” – Voodoo Bloo

  • Will Soma – “Days Are Long”

    Will Soma – “Days Are Long”

    “It was written on one of those grey rainy days in winter last year where I was playing around with chords and came across one that I hadn’t come across before. That sound (the third chord in the verse progression) recalled a feeling of sorrow and distress, which reminded me of a relationship breakdown and…

  • Sea Driver – “Hook Or By Crook”

    Sea Driver – “Hook Or By Crook”

    “The old lyrics were scrapped, new words and a tweaked melody took their place. Being in lockdown and the world being at a standstill it was impossible to avoid the news, the lyrics are basically just me letting off some steam about the terrible job and seemingly corrupt practices of our government regarding the PPE…