Category: Debut Bands (Off The Radar)

  • Parallel – Parallel (Original EP)

    Parallel – Parallel (Original EP)

    Parallel’s self-titled EP is quite an impressive debut release, and a compellingly engaging listen throughout; at the same time that the songs on the EP convey the wistful feelings of isolation that listeners will surely relate to, their powerfully dreamy atmospheres also bring about a relaxing sense of tranquility. Highly recommended. 

  • Toothbrush – “Kaleidoscope”

    Toothbrush – “Kaleidoscope”

    What makes this track unique is its originality and an almost obscene vibe of alcohol, cigarettes, and cynicism. With drunken steps, the track moves forward with a rock and roll vibe and a low end that makes the ground shake. Its attitude can be compared to a full pub at 3am where everybody is loosened…

  • Vanderwolf “When The Fire Grows Cold”/”Extinction!”

    Vanderwolf “When The Fire Grows Cold”/”Extinction!”

    “I had produced a tribute to Wyatt in NYC many years ago. Fred Frith, Peter Blegvad, Hugh Hopper and many others appeared. Robert gave it his official nod of support. When I moved to London to produce my first Meltdown Festival, Robert seemed the obvious choice to curate it, and from that, a lovely friendship…

  • Catherine Elms “Frustrations”

    Catherine Elms “Frustrations”

    “My songs are dark, fierce, introspective – written from my experiences as a queer woman, a feminist, a person with mental illness, and an introverted indie musician. I write about fighting to improve a world that wasn’t built for us, losing (and re-finding) yourself in toxic love, being a messy weirdo in an industry that…

  • Kaiyra “Overnight”

    Kaiyra “Overnight”

    “The track talks about a breakup but I’ve narrated it like it was a happy story. Me and my ex decided to end things, together and at that time we both knew this was going to happen, from this the first line of the song: “it’s almost time to say our goodbyes”.” Kaiyra

  • Elizabeth Luka “Why Won’t You”

    Elizabeth Luka “Why Won’t You”

    “Music is my whole life – it’s a way for me to express my emotions – to hurt, heal, bring joy, love and feel.” Elizabeth Luka

  • 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…

  • Roisin O’Hagan – “Sunset Valley”

    Roisin O’Hagan – “Sunset Valley”

    “It’s set in a fictional place called Sunset Valley with fictional characters. The protagonist, who is otherwise content with life, hangs onto the person they first loved in times gone by and hopes that they will find each other again one day. They wonder about where this person is now and hold on to the…

  • Silvia De Rosa “Our Goodbye”

    Silvia De Rosa “Our Goodbye”

    “My music is to tell your stories, I sing your sadness, i hear your pain and i tell your stories. My music focus on letting go of bad memories and feelings so we can live a happier life. In a way, it’s sad but it’s a beautiful sadness.” Silvia De Rosa

  • Henry Lemoin “The Great Awaits”

    Henry Lemoin “The Great Awaits”

    “With The Great Awaits, what I want to achieve is to make the listener feel like they’re being transported to another universe, and as the title implies, it’s a journey towards something great, while also having an interesting and joyful trip along the way.” Henry Lemoin

  • Saturn Through My Telescope “If I Told You I Missed You Every Time I Did, You’d Never Hear The End Of It”

    Saturn Through My Telescope “If I Told You I Missed You Every Time I Did, You’d Never Hear The End Of It”

    “If I Told You I Missed You Every Time I Did, You’d Never Hear The End Of It portrays the exact feelings of having finally found someone you can connect with on the deepest emotional level. I wrote this piece for my best friend while struggling with a mental illness. Knowing she was there helped…