Spring King perform "Rectifier" on Later... with Jools Holland

Since I saw Spring King perform in London back in November 2014 they've come a long way, I have their first EP still in my car and it's a belter! The four-piece took to the stage down in London, and performed a track off their forthcoming album "Tell Me If You Like To".

Safe to say their journey has just begun, the hype has started, they're out there ready to get everyone's attention, watch them perform "Rectifier" below.

Harry Seaton covers The 1975's "Somebody Else"

Harry Seaton is well known on YouTube for his covers, and here the Kings Lynn local has covered The 1975's "Somebody Else", the original was released on their latest album "I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It".

His vocals, the way he spun in "The Sound" and the whole thing, Harry has produced a great cover, head on down below and watch it.

[LISTEN] Anteros - BLUE

Anteros don't hold back do they, not long after they dropped "Breakfast" they're back with another infectious indie-pop gem in the shape of "BLUE". It hold more atmosphere than it's predecessor, enough to fill the empty void in London that's known as The Emirates Stadium.

This track sounds like it was written to be performed at the darkest hours at night surrounded by a rolling mist. Head on down to check it out. "Breakfast"/"BLUE" was released April 1st via Kissability.

[LISTEN] Glaciers - Everything Ends [IAI PREMIERE]

We helped launch the band when we premièred their début track a few months ago, and Glaciers are back with yet another experimental track. "Everything Ends" is very reminiscent of Everything Everything, with some unique twists on their track, the time signature they've adopted and the pure atmosphere the track withholds.

The Portsmouth band have yet again delivered a great track, you can listen to "Everything Ends" below.

Barns Courtney unveils video for "Hands"

One of our favourite artists has shared a new video, that's right Barns Courntney has unveiled the video for his latest single "Hands". It's also the lead track and title track of his new EP.

On the EP is "Hands", "Goodbye John Smith", a remix of "Glitter & Gold" by ZIBRA and finishes off with a Jefferson Airplane cover, "Somebody To Love", the EP is due to be released on the 27th of May via Virgin EMI. You can watch the video just below.

[LISTEN] Otherkin - Yeah, I Know

The Dublin based band have shared a ferocious new track in the shape of "Yeah, I Know", it's lifted off their forthcoming EP "The New Vice", which drops on the 17th of June. 2016 so far is shaping up as a great year for the band as their hype just keeps on building and building, the grungy track sets in stone the fact that they're going all out on their new tracks. Fast and furious with a hint of The Strokes, we're loving this!

Beach Baby unveil video for "Lost Soul"

Beach Baby have unveiled their video for their latest single, "Lost Soul", which has come out at the end of a 15 long tour around the UK.  About the track the band say - " ... you feel like a spectator in your own life, and are struggling to find a purpose. We also tried to infuse ‘Lost Soul’ with some of the sex and bravado of Motown, which is a new thing for us."

You can head on down below and check it out!

[LISTEN] Holy Esque - Addicted Lovers (Robert Palmer Cover)

Holy Esque have unveiled their version on Robert Palmer's "Addicted Lovers", which acts as a follow-up to their debut album "At Hope's Ravine". And perhaps you might have guessed, it's got a very 80's feel to it with some deep and heavy synths paving the way.

"We have always trodden carefully in the realm of song covers." explains frontman Pat Hynes. "The idea of working on someone else's track before perfecting our own seemed strange and initially unappealing, but when the idea arose to interpret 'Addicted To Love' we really enjoyed the process. It's a dark and somewhat sleazy track with a sense of sex appeal and fun. We love the original and thought we could show a lighter side of the band through this '80s hit. I think we have achieved that and we may even feature the song in a few special upcoming shows."

Free Money reveal début track "Headful"

With a new day comes a new band, and this new band goes by the name of Free Money, which is a good trick to get people to come and see you with the expectation of song free moolah. They hit the scene running with the pulsating "Headful", which sounds like early Kasabian mixed with some Surf for good measure, one thing is for certain, it's come just in time for summer!

Their debut headline show is on Friday 20th May at London's The Shacklewell Arms.

[LISTEN] Lisbon - Shark

I've been off for the past 7 days so this isn't exactly 'brand spanking new' but it was first revealed late last week, and after listening to it as a 'fan' for the past week I am gob-smacked as to how good their latest effort it. The Newcastle four-piece have sold out shows up and down the UK, and with this new song in tow I can see them selling out even bigger venues.

I do feel that this track has a lot of bite to it, and with puns aside I can see this propel them into the next chapter, watch out 2017!

[LISTEN] Nimmo - Kamikaze (MØ Cover)

Nimmo have revealed their very own version of MØ's "Kamikaze", the band said - "After coming home from such an amazing tour with with Years and Years and MØ we cured our post- tour blues by getting nostalgic and covering MØ’s track ‘Kamikaze’."

You can listen to their tropically tinged cover below.

[LISTEN] Franklin - Blueberry Sky

Franklin have unveiled their second track lifted from their upcoming EP. "Blueberry Sky" was part-revealed a month ago with a teaser and the full track has certainly lived up to my expectations. It's a dreamy track, with washes of wallowing guitar lines and atmospheric sounds to send you into another dimension.

If you could imagine The Neighbourhood's West coast feel crossed with Ben Howard's atmosphere then you've basically got what Franklin are trying to achieve, a real delight for your ears. Head on down, check it out and vote for them in the Boardmasters competition.

You can vote for Franklin to play at Boardmasters Festival here.

[LISTEN] Courts - No Lie

Essex five piece Courts return with their signature hazy summer sound and a contagious chorus you won't be able to get out of your head. Making a self confessed 'music with a message' new single 'No Lie' balances energetic vocals, playful guitar solos with an catchy summer beat.

Listen to it below and enjoy!

[LISTEN] Club Kuru - Not For Me

Whilst in the process of building a studio in north east London with some close friends and fellow musicians, Club Kuru started off as one person. But after friends joined in and experimented with some new sounds while sharing a collective love of 60's and 70's American RnB, soul music melodies and 7" 45s breaks, the new post romantic incarnation of Club Kuru was born, and "Not For Me" is their new track!

Club Kuru is...
Laurie Erskine (lead vocals/synths)
Graham Godfrey (drums)
Ferg Ireland (bass)
Jess Berry (backing vocals/synths)
Laurence Hammerton (guitar)

[LISTEN] Spring King - The Summer

Spring King have revealed their brand new single "The Summer". They're huge fans of The Beach Boys and this song was written as an ode to them according to the band. The track was first played on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show. More news from the band is that they're going to be finally releasing their debut album on the 10th of June! It's called "Tell Me If You Like To".

Listen to their new track "The Summer" below.

[LISTEN] Tamper - Aurora

Tamper have revealed a very spacey new track, called "Aurora". After getting a lot of hype from their covers - such as "Red Socks Pugie" by Foals and "Wide Eyes" by Local Natives - they're back with some original material.

The Brooklyn duo's new cut wouldn't sound out of place late night on The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, it's got so much atmosphere going for it that it's unreal. Head on down and check it out.

[LISTEN] Leif Erikson - Never Get You Out Of My Mind

London's Leif Erikson - named their band after the Icelandic explorer who beat Christopher Columbus to America (or the Interpol track in my mind) - have revealed their latest single "Never Get You Out Of My Mind". With only one single released so far in the form of "Looking For Signs", they're definitely living up to the hype that currently surrounds them.

Their second single, "Never Get You Out Of My Mind" is spine-tingling and so beautiful that you can easily get lost in it, listen to it in full below.

[LISTEN] ZIBRA - Goodbye Mondays

Until recently if you wanted to listen to ZIBRA's contribution to the FIFA 16 Soundtrack would be to buy the game itself. Now the band have unveiled a stream on their soundcloud. The track is currently not a part of any of their releases, but with hype surrounding the FIFA 16 soundtrack they'd be mad not to put this into their début album.

I don't care if Monday's blue, ZIBRA's latest effort sums up Monday life for me perfectly. Listen to it in full below.

Clay unveil video for latest single "Stay Calm!"

We've been liking what Clay have been up to since the first song, and their latest effort - "Stay Calm!" - is yet another banger. The band have recently unveiled their self-produced video for their latest single, it's glitchy, it's black and white, (the track is funky as heck) and we're loving it.

Head on down below to check it out

[LISTEN] Barns Courtney - Hands

Bars Courtney has revealed his brand new track, "Hands", as well as details of his debut EP of the same title. On the EP is "Hands", "Goodbye John Smith", a remix of "Glitter & Gold" by ZIBRA and finishes off with a Jefferson Airplane cover, "Somebody To Love", the EP is due to be released on the 27th of May via Virgin EMI.

You can listen to "Hands" blow and also check out his UK dates too. It's music like this that keeps me motivated when times are dark, such a great track, and be sure to keep an eye on him in the coming months!

Barns Courtney Live UK Dates
April
29th - London – KOKO, BBC Introducing / Club NME
30th - Leeds, Live at Leeds
May
1st - Glasgow, Stag & Dagger Festival
3rd - Newcastle, Head of Steam
5th - Cambridge, Portland Arms
20th - Brighton, The Great Escape. Venue: Patterns (Upstairs)
21st - Brighton Alternative Escape, Black Lion, (Various Artists and Sesac Showcase)
27th - Manchester Dot to Dot Festival
28th - Exeter – Radio 1’s Big Weekend
28th - Bristol Dot to Dot Festival
29th - Nottingham, Dot to Dot Festival
June
18th - 110Above Festival. Gopsall Hall Farm, Leicester
July
1st July - Barn on the Farm Gloucestershire