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Formed in 2017 by Dean Nolan and Adam McCarthy, Empathy set out to take their inspirations from Interpol, the Pixies and The Smashing Pumpkins, and turn them into a unique sound. After adding Sam Sweetman and Dan Rheinisch, the quartet was complete, and they built a reputation around an addictive live sound, making their names …
New York’s Young Jimmy breaks barriers, fusing rock and hip-hop into hood rock. Raised in the Bronx, taking influence from his peers and his stepfather hip hop legend Grandmaster Mele Mel, Young Jimmy went on to forge a career performing alongside Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, and Saul Williams. Following on from Rocket 88, he unveils …
Glasgow pop sensation Luchi, whose career is built on emotional and authentic songwriting, has continued to make waves since his 2017 debut. Recent hit single ‘Web of Lies’, soared to No.2 on the iTunes charts, opening up the door for the new track ‘Like This’ to further cement a new direction. With roots in an …
Hailing from the picturesque Catskills of Upstate New York, Shane Rennison has developed as an artist into a genuine, heartfelt singer-songwriter. Known for his soulful presence and captivating live energy, Shane’s loyal fanbase has become besotted with his indie-pop-rock sound. The artist’s journey reflects a relentless commitment to his art, and, with the arrival of …
Caroline Hale’s songwriting takes her through life’s highs and lows, a pensive artistry that flourishes soulful performances and folk guitar. Mentored by Martin Strayer, she’s gone on to hone the same quality as the multi-platinum artists he’s known for, traversing the genre spectrum. Upcoming headliners and support slots at the Texas Ballroom and for Lamont …
Bloody Cigarettes is a solo project from Maximilien Gault, the artist exploring love and loss. Beginning his musical journey from Barcelona, and now finding himself in the recording studios of Paris, one thing has stayed the same, Max writes from the intimacy within his bedroom walls. The name Bloody Cigarettes represents the image of a …
Ireland-based band led by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh, The Savage Hearts, have emerged as a group of mysterious musicians. Collaborating in secret and worshipping at the alter of highly uncelebrated local rock ’n’ roll hero Eddie Cruizer, they’ve begun to produce their brand of unhinged garage rock. Evan explains the story behind The Savage …
Dagenham-hailing artist Katie London creates resonating music drenched in authentic emotions. So far in 2024, Katie has re-emerged from her hiatus, releasing a host of music for fans to enjoy, the product of a transformational journey, both personally and in her writing. Working with multi-platinum-selling songwriter Dele Ladimeji, and collaborating with IAMSU, Og Maco, Powfu, …
Based in London, Posey’s bubbly abilities and sassy tendencies have drawn an audience across her sporadic initial singles. Taking influence from pop icons like Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean and Lily Allen, Posey’s songwriting is always exploring something new, bringing her latest observations on the waves of modern romance. New single ‘Better Than This’ is a …
Now hailing from New York City, but raised in Los Angeles, Annabel Asher’s sound of the underground has sent a propulsion through the scene, the artist building on her uniquely raw and biting music, presented first in ‘555’ and ‘the Line’, and picking up ears. Coming-of-age, masochism and relationships all feed her writing, shown once …