Artistes
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TrueHeights are a 6-piece British Rock outfit emerging from the streets of the Midlands. These 6 lads write from experience and hope to put some serious heart and meaning back into the UK's rock scene. After forming in the summer of 2014, TrueHeights have been working with the highly commended producer, Matt O’Grady (YouMeAtSix, Deaf Havana, and Don Broco) “TH15”. A 6-track mini album, showcasing a unique blend of ambience and anthemic UK rock which was released in the summer of 2015.
Their first single “Don’t Look Down” debuted in March 2015, followed by their second single “FRANK” in July. Both songs have since received radio play from the likes of BBC Introducing. Most recently “Frank” has received prime-time airplay on BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens show and across other mainstream stations such as Kerrang and Touch FM. Their latest release “Stay” is currently on regular rotation at both KERRANG TV! and Scuzz.
All 3 Singles feature on the critically acclaimed debut EP ‘TH15’ Produced by Matt O’Grady (You Me At Six, Don Broco, Deaf Havana). The past 12 months have seen TrueHeights tour across the UK and Europe sharing the stage with the likes of Freeze The Atlantic, DEAD!, and Lonely The Brave, Fatherson ect. playing numerous SOLD OUT shows and large capacity festivals.
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Ugly Sun has an affinity for the unbeautiful. Hailing from Buffalo, NY the band has used their steel city edge to bridge the gap between garage punk and emotive indie. The trio's name succinctly explains the band’s general beliefs in rock and roll. 'Rock and Roll has become so shiny' explains front-man/bassist John Crook. 'It used to be about the underbelly, the dark parts of society; the dirty parts' he continues, 'we want to make Rock and Roll ugly again'.
Ugly Sun’s latest release the “Painted Post” EP sees them continuing to explore and expand their intentions. Bright driving songs like 'Keep Me Safe” and 'Soil' feel familiar yet feature an undercurrent of beauty and sadness while sticking to their Punk Rock credo. Darker more complex songs like 'Contagious' and opening track 'Marble Eye” point to the extreme places their emotions take them creatively.
'We feel like we have found our voices through these songs' guitarist Trey Hollowood says proudly. “They feel comfortable and worn and exciting at the same time.” The band is also excited to show off the songs on the road. They have spent a considerable part of their first year together touring and aren’t slowing down anytime soon. “The goal is to play as much as possible, in front of as many people as we can,” says Crook, “[playing live] is the biggest reason we do this and we can’t wait to play this record.”
'The songs on this record have definitely shifted our focus a bit, we definitely know where we’re going from here” drummer Harrison Crook says. Crook spent the better part of the past five years studying songwriting at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he found himself questioning authority. He ended up leaving the school citing too much artistic restriction. Though he fought for artistic freedom he also serves as the band’s most-level head. 'He's definitely the band’s pop sensibility' jokes his brother John 'he reins us in a lot'.
Ugly Sun sees 2017 as a chance to define themselves and they’re not wasting any time. The “Painted Post” EP due out in the spring will be followed immediately by writing their debut full-length record. 'We have been writing and touring pretty aggressively. We have so much pent up energy and we’re spending it all on this project” Crook says. The band shows no signs of taking their foot off the gas. 'Songs are really starting to pour out of us, we continue to push the boundaries and it’s fun to see where we end up'. As long as Ugly Sun continues to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, they’re sure to keep us guessing.
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https://www.instagram.com/cigartheband/
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Emerging from Australia’s most isolated Capitol City in late 2016, Perth 5 piece Vacant Home have quickly established themselves as one of Australia’s best up and coming acts. The bands DIY ethic and humble attitude from their beginnings playing house shows in their home town has seen them support the likes of Stick To Your Guns, Deez Nuts, House Vs Hurricane, Knocked Loose & Saviour in their city’s best venues.
Their brand of west coast melodic hardcore attracted a worldwide audience with the emotional and heartfelt debut single ‘Shiver’ gaining over 350k views on Youtube within 6 months, Rocketing the band to the top 5 most viewed artists on the Dreambound Youtube channel. Follow up single ‘Bliss’ has also grown to be a fan favourite with a video depicting the bands house show roots among a deeper message of self doubt.
With an Australian tour in their sights, a debut EP on the horizon and a growing worldwide fan base demanding more, the boys are showing no sign of slowing down in 2017.
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Holly Would Surrender is a four piece Pop-Punk band from Hamburg/Germany. After a few changes in the line up over the years, today the band consists of Ole Baumert (vocals, guitar), Stefan Heiler (bass), Andrew Klassen (drums) and Bruno Aguilera (lead guitar). Formed in the beginning of 2010, the band started writing songs and immediately hit the road. Their pop-punk heroes Blink 182, NOFX and New Found Glory (to name a few) inspired Holly Would Surrender, which is apparent in their style, songs and performance.
Holly Would Surrender's first EP 'Past Crimes – Hard Times' was released in 2010, before they ever performed live. Since then, they have shared the stage with bands such as Zebrahead, Mest, The Ataris and Patent Pending, among others. In 2013 'The Great Escape' was released by Monster Artists (in Germany, Switzerland and Austria).
2016, three years later the four piece comes up with ‘Kaleidoscope’, their second album, released by Acuity.music (digital) and White Russian Records (CD and Vinyl). They couldn’t have chosen a better album name as you can find exactly the variety of a rotating kaleidoscope in the songs. The lyrics are much darker than before, due to personal changes in Ole Baumert’s life. But the energy of melodic hymns and catchy choruses get the songs stuck in your head.
Lyric support came from Joe Ragosta (Patent Pending) and vocal supporters were Tony Lovato (Mest), MC Lars and Nick Diener (The Swellers). And not to mention Dan Palmer's (Zebrahead) unforgettable guitar solo.
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Loose Tooth are a three piece alternative grunge rock band from the grey midlands of England.
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http://instagram.com/kamelotofficial
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Taking influence from the golden era of pop punk, Hillwood combine the spirit and fervour of punk rock with undeniable instrumental and vocal melodies. A twin guitar attack and pile-driving drumming form the bedrock of their songs, with hooks which will stay with you for days.
Formed by old friends who grew up together sharing various musical influences and experiences, Hillwood eschew prevailing trends to instead place their own stamp on the sounds which first inspired them to pick up an instrument.
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A 3 piece punkrock band from southern Germany and Austria.
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https://www.instagram.com/frndcrcl/