Plastic Barricades is the London-based alternative rock act led by Dan Kert. They first hit our radar back in 2019 when Jane interviewed them. Now they’re back, with a new line up but with Dan still at the helm. Their latest track is called Lucid In The Fall.
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Mope is the solo project of Brooklyn, New York, USA-based Rob Norris which he describes as “happy music for sad people.” His latest track is an attempt to distil the feelings of isolation and anxiety we all had to process during pandemic lockdown. It’s called Hesitations.
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Una Rose is the solo project of Rosie from Montreal, Canada-based shoegaze duo Bodywash. For her new single Resolutions, she puts the nosier elements of the genre aside for something a little more delicate.
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Pennine Suite are a York-based five-piece fronted by Nicholas Aldous, formerly of The Receivers. They’ve just released a new track, channelling influences from The Jesus And Mary Chain and The War On Drugs. It’s called Far.
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Hailing from Glasgow, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes are a rock and funk act who recently made their comeback after a couple of years of hiatus. After their well-received 2021 singles, they’ve just released their first track of this year. It’s called D.R.E.A.D.
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Keaper are an alternative rock quartet who hail from Melbourne, Australia. Their new single, written during pandemic lockdown, speaks of uncertainty, confusion and frustration. It’s called Day By Day.
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Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Bridget Kelly Quinn is a jazz and pop singer songwriter who has teamed up with pianist David Lennon for her new track Isla.
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So here we are again. Another year down and plenty to look back on over twelve months that became so much more poignant considering 2020’s creative washout. Here’s my review of the highs and highers of York Calling in 2021.
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DENSE is a Leeds-based psychedelic rock band who I’ve featured before on the blog. It’s been awhile but I’m pleased to say they’re back with a new single. It’s called Reckoning.
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