Category Archives: Meet The Bands

WHO? Toronto based, Bad Breed GENRE?   A blend of hard-edged funk, soul and rock FOR FANS OF: Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, The Rolling Stones & The Style Council WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: Unique soulful music that will instantly put a smile on your face. THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: The Same Shadow – High risingContinue reading “Meet the Bands – Bad Breed”

WHO? Four piece outfit from the North East of Scotland GENRE? Indie Rock FOR FANS OF: Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Snuts, The Libertines WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: The Zebecks have this fresh infectious sound that fits within the local scene perfectly. Certainly a band we’re keeping close to our radar… THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: Concrete. AContinue reading “Meet the Bands – The Zebecks”

WHO? Brighton’s very own singer songwriter, James Brett GENRE? Indie rock / alternative FOR FANS OF: Jake Bugg, Bob Dylan, Mac Demarco WHY WE ARE DIGGIN HIM: James adds a unique flavour to the local scene with his distinctive vocals and meaningful lyrics… Think Jake Bugg meets Bob Dylan. THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: Two Lovers Entwined – TakeContinue reading “Meet the Musician: James Brett”

WHO? Sheffield based band, Minds Idle GENRE? Psychedelic retro-pop band FOR FANS OF: Mac Demarco, Temples, The Moons WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: The band’s release funky, breezy summer vibes through their music that we just can’t get enough of! THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: 6060 – Take a trip back in time to the 60s with this hypnotisingContinue reading “Meet the Bands – Minds Idle”

WHO? Benjamin Andrade, Gerardo Pardo and Fernando Poma all make up Steady Rollin all the way from El Salvador GENRE? Rock and Blues FOR FANS OF: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Foo Fighters WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: It’s clear the band have a huge passion for not just their music but the lyrics they sing about. Considering englishContinue reading “Meet the Bands: Steady Rollin”

WHO? Dom Milne (vocals and guitars), Stu Mc George (Guitars), Tomaso (Bass, drum programming and production) make up INVISIBLE WIRE. A Yorkie and two Scots down the smoke. GENRE: Indie/rock/pop/atmospheric FOR FANS OF: Joy Division/Blue Nile/Massive Attack/Tom Waits… WHY ARE WE DIGGIN THEM? Stadium choruses, big bold electronic synths alongside an 80s alt rock style…Continue reading “Meet the Bands: Invisible Wire”

WHO? London-based band, The Great Leslie GENRE? Alternative rock FOR FANS OF: Nothing But Thieves, Don Broco and Sam Fender WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: Captivating vocals, catchy basslines and relatable lyrics are just some of the traits you can expect from The Great Leslie. Ever listen to a band that you instantly get?! Well this wasContinue reading “Meet the Bands: The Great Leslie”

WHO? Leeds Trio, The Banquets GENRE? Alt Rock Pop Folk FOR FANS OF: Fleetwood Mac, Broken Bones Matilda and Patti Smith WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: There’s a fresh new sound that sparks through The Banquets’ music with lead singer, Gemma’s beautiful vocals blending perfectly with the rest of the band’s 70s American style like aContinue reading “Meet the Bands: The Banquets”

WHO? Toby Belshaw (vocals/guitars), Pete McKenzie Hodge (drums / backing vocals), Dan Myers (Guitars) Stefan Güttel( Bass) make up Manchester’s own INEGO. GENRE? Indie Rock/Pop  FOR FANS OF: New Order, Daft Punk, James, Blossoms, Mgmt, Foster The People, Chic WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: Inego produce these incredibly feel good tracks that will certainly put a smile on yourContinue reading “Meet the Bands – INEGO”

WHO? Gavin Lamont, Conor Smith, Tim Brough, S.D. McPherson, Iain Gordon-Smith, Timmy Allen, Roo Gedes all make up Glaswegian band, The Black Denims GENRE? Country, Rock ’n’ Roll, Blues FOR FANS OF: Warren Zevon, Sturgill Simpson, Bob Dylan WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: Bluesy yet groovy melodies and impressive vocals, you think you’d just taken a stepContinue reading “Meet the Bands – The Black Denims”