King Whisker – Utopia
Release Date: 31st May 2024
King Whisker are back with their first release since 2022 and they have dropped a banger! ‘Utopia’; with its catchy riffs and whimsical lyrics, it’s the perfect song to put on as a pick-me-up or to dance around the kitchen to. Starting off with an ambient guitar intro before building up to an earworm of a melody and playful lyrics with a deeper meaning. If that wasn’t enough, the song includes a synth breakdown and raspy vocals that really drive home King Whisker’s quest to find joy in this world. A groovy and energising track that leaves you eager for their upcoming album!
For fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Idles, Kid Kapichi
Chancla Fight Club – Lace
Release Date: 6th June 2024
Chancla Fight Club are working on some new music and if it’s even half as good as this track then there’s no doubt they will be making waves in the near future! An infectious energy is felt when listening to their new single ‘Lace’ and there’s just something about the punchy guitar riffs paired with Ashley Dawson’s powerful yet ethereal vocals that gets your foot tapping. With dynamic and high-energy melodies accompanied by passionate lyrics that many can relate to, ‘Lace’ embodies its alt-rock genre with added flare. It’s fun, it’s firey and it’s well worth a listen!
For fans of: You Me At Six, Holding Absence, Icon For Hire
Careful Gaze, mory – JACKFRUIT
Release Date: 6th June 2024
American band Careful Gaze has joined forces with mory to create an immersive and deep new track ‘JACKFRUIT’. Heavy yet melodic, this song showcases the intensity and dynamics of post-hardcore blended with powerful and emotive lyrics that really make you think. Shining a light on the challenges of modern-day life with phrases such as “Here lies our Next-Gen Christ, couldn’t make it through the big city Pride”. Careful Gaze and mory producing raw vocals, heavy breakdowns and connections to the LGBTQ+ community through their craft, what’s not to love?
For fans of: Silverstein, I Prevail, Cancer Bats
MONTE – Control
Release Date: 7th June 2024
Power trio MONTE bring an exciting ska twist to their new song ‘Control’. Plucky guitar and a funky bassline lead into a fun and catchy chorus that gives 80s vibes with a feminist twist. Combined with trumpet solos and catchy lyrics, MONTE has created a high-energy track that engages listeners on multiple levels. Whether that’s to get up and dancing or to just chill out in the garden with a cold brew, this song has everything needed for a burst of endorphins!
For fans of: The Runaways, Bikini Kill, Goldfinger
Amongst Liars – Vice
Release Date: 9th May 2024
Sussex-based band Amongst Liars’s newest release ‘Vice’ is paving the way for their upcoming album which is already gaining excitement from fans. Using synths to build suspense and accentuate the chorus along with melodic guitar riffs and powerful basslines, Amongst Liars have forged a recipe for explosive energy with this new track. A song that can be felt in the soul with its poetic lyrics and sheer grit and emotion in the vocals. Expect lots of spilt drinks and a lively crowd when this one is played live!
For fans of: Royal Blood, Shinedown, My Chemical Romance