Author: Thisisthemusic
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Pulse Jet Man Payola
Having formed in 2024 in The Argyll Arms off of London’s Oxford Street, through a shared passion of 1960s rock and roll and soul, 1970s punk, and 1990s indie and Britpop, London band Payola have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting emerging artists on the indie scene.…
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We Owe You Nothing EP Rolla
Manchester has always had a way of producing bands that shake the foundations of rock ‘n’ roll. From the swagger of Oasis to the ballads of Verve and anthems of The Stone Roses, the city breathes music like no other. And now, Rolla is carrying that legacy forward—not as imitators,…
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Stay Tonight Elijah Jenkins
Emerging from Manchester’s vibrant indie scene, Elijah Jenkins draws inspiration from the city’s rich musical heritage. His songs are full of heartfelt lyrics and intricate melodies that resonate. A Mancunian gem poised to shine on a national stage. Having released his debut single in 2024 (Start Again), the 20 year…
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Warmongers Yon Mon
Yon Mon, the solo project from the former The Shed Project frontman and founder Roy Fletcher, is back with the 3rd single from his forthcoming debut album, set for release later in the year. The two previous singles, Shine On and Picture This have achieved over 12,500 streams, receiving plenty…
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Lucy The Malakites
Welsh 4-piece The Malakites return with their first single in 12 months with a debut EP to follow later in the year, The Welsh 4-piece formed in 2019 and have gone from strength to strength, wowing audiences at major UK festivals (IOW; Y Not Festival), going out on several well…
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Talkin’ Blues This Is War!
Liverpool indie punk band, This Is War! start off 2025 on fire with the release of two new tracks, one of which is a collaboration. Lucifer’s Party (which has been fully reviewed below), is high-class punk rock anthem, that wears its heart on its sleeve. Talkin’ Blues, a collaboration track…
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Melanie BlIND VIEW
Blind View’s debut single, Melanie, bursts onto the indie alternative scene with the kind of confidence you’d expect from a band far beyond their years. Hailing from Essex, these five school friends channel their fresh energy into a track that feels both familiar and excitingly new. Forming in late 2024,…
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Changeover Sonnet
Scottish sensations Sonnet, return with their first single of 2025 and it’s sure to put the band firmly in the spot light. Forming in 2023, the four piece consist of Nathan Evans, Archie Hart, Louis Alexander and Thurston Livesey and released two singles (Wait and Another Life) and a debut…
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Reality TV David Fraser
Scottish singer/songwriter David Fraser comes bursting onto the indie scene with his debut single Reality TV, which has already seen over 7k Spotify streams in just 2 weeks. Having spent 2024 recording and writing, David supported the likes of Tom Meighan, Pete Doherty and Kyle Falconer, earning plenty of praise…

