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ONE TO WATCH: LUPA

Furiously energetic Electronic Rock band Lupa have announced the long awaited release of their new single 'Nightmare', released on all major platforms on Friday 23rd March. Lupa summarise the meaning behind the track in this   concise yet accurate synopsis.

"Nightmare is about fighting back, an unexpected and unassailable retaliation against turning the other cheek, not this time. In a world where silence and restraint are mistaken for weakness, sometimes fire needs to be fought with fire. Nightmare is the snap of the synapse unleashing the beast within, you’ve been pushed too far this time and the sleeping giant is awake and has taken control, and you’re loving every minute of it."

Lupa's distinctive electronic rock sound is a fusion of EDM, Drum and Bass and Rock Music, defined by Livvy M's powerful and charistmatic vocals, Timothy Jack on guitar and synths, Anderson on bass and drummer Craig. The force behind the music is only exaggerated by Lupa's explosive live performance. Lupa's band members mimic the sounds of their instruments, the soaring synths, the monstrous bass lines and the anthemic choruses represented by the domination of the stages they play. As with any rock band, as much time and commitment goes into the craft of the live performance as goes into the craft of the music to maintain an enthralling live show. In Latin, Lupa means 'She-Wolf' which could not be more appropriate for such a feisty, female fronted, explosive band. Best described as the angry rock obsessed lovechild of Paramore and Chase and Status.

CATCH LUPA HEADLINING THE DOME AS PART OF ROGUES' GALLERY ON SATURDAY 2ND JUNE.

Event Info: https://hotvox.co.uk/events/ Ticket Info: https://www.fatsoma.com/hotvox/ More Info: hotvox.co.uk

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ONE TO WATCH: RUMOURS

In the short few years since they formed, London based electronic trio, Rumours, have played a handful of iconic London venues and have had various magazines and music platforms eager to feature the band. Rumours consists of Fede, Mark and Marion, combining their individual skill to create a completely unique and powerful sound.

Rumours debut EP 'Shapes' was released in 2015 and received interest from publications such as Pigeons & Planes, Complex UK, BuzzFeed, Indie Shuffle, We Plug Good Music, Selected and Dj Mag Italy who had nothing but admiration and esteem for the tracks. Rumours have not failed to mainatin this flying start with a number of singles released over the last couple of years, most recently their latest single 'Ways'.

“you listen to something as impressive as Rumours’ new single and it reminds of two very important things: why that genre is so popular and how moving it can be when it’s truly done right.” - Pigeons & Planes

"electronic pop that transcends geographical boundary" - Complex UK

Rumours have performed for Club NME at Koko, at Village Underground, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, a sold out headlining show at Archspace promoted by Soundcrash and went on a European tour in Italy and Norway where they performed at Parkteatret for Get Dancy! in Oslo. During summer 2017 they also performed at Dimension Festival in Croatia and Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender. The band were recently long listed for Best Electronic Act 2018 at Unsigned Music Awards.

Website http://www.allaboutrumours.com/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rumoursmusicuk/

Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rumoursmusicuk

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bO42TbrMZJkPV49ULoQON?si=K6IufBsHQZSjYaoNuFz91w

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ONE TO WATCH: ROMANCES

London based five-piece Romances are kicking up a storm on the capital's emerging live music scene with their trilogy of 2017 singles. The debut releases began with 'How Can I Be Dead', released back in September. The single introduces the driving force behind the band's debut, both in the obvious waves they have made in the short time since its release but also in the pulsating rhythm of their debut. It is a solid introduction to the band, keeping the listener hooked and hungry for more. After teasing their fans with a couple of mere 15 second clips, Romances returned with 'Silence', the ballad that is anything but. It is delicate yet powerful, with the light guitar riffs allowing the vocal melody to take the forefront and let the lyrics and message be the focus. Finally, 'Do You Wanna Know?' completes the trio of powerful debuts. The finale comes to life from the first note, it is haunting, enchanting and hits you deep. The leaping vocals and much heavier instrumental completes the trilogy with just the right amount of alarm and suspense to leave us waiting for Romances next release.

'Romances are indicative of what makes their hometown of London beautiful - International multiculturalism, freedom, expression, creation and rock and roll.'

DON'T MISS ROMANCES FIRST SHOW OF 2018 AT HOXTON SQUARE BAR & KITCHEN ON FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY.

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ONE TO WATCH: ALBION

Five-piece band Albion toy with the term 'genre', satisfying the listeners hunger for something completely raw and unique. Their sound presents a fusion of 60 Blues Rock, Hip Hop, Rap and British Rock & Roll among a whole host of individual artists that the band either rate highly or draw influence directly from.

From summer 2015 the band have been honing their eclectic sound and have recorded and released two singles in 2017, following the roaring success of their debut EP 'Ashtrays like Anthems'. 

Alongside the two brand new singles Albion released in 2017, the band have a host of impressive live shows under their belts. Albion have graced the stages of Nambucca, The Garage, O2 Academy Islington and Proud Camden with the aim of growing their audience in London as they grow toward bigger and better things in 2018.

DON'T MISS ALBION'S FIRST SHOW OF 2018 AT HOXTON SQUARE BAR & KITCHEN ON FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY.

Doors open at 7.15pm and we'll be dancing into the early hours as part of our launch night of RIDER. Take a trip backstage with your Access All Areas pass to London’s freshest new indie disco featuring Blaine Harrison (Mystery Jets) DJ Set + Maximillian + Fundoo and four great new bands currently on the scene.

Event Info: hotvox.co.uk/events/rider Ticket Info: fatsoma.com/hotvox/rider More Info: hotvox.co.uk

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ONE TO WATCH: ONLY SUN

Four piece indie rock band, Only Sun, are making waves with their uptempo, feel good melodies and strong vocal hooks. The band consists of Euan Bryden, Ed Miguens, Daz McManus, Taylor Lacey and Aabid Kanji, who came together in 2015 to form the "topically tropical indiepop with whiplashed bass lines and wide-eyed melodies" that have taken them far in 2017.

Their self-titled debut EP received a host of positive attention and the band have since released two singles in 2016. In 2017 Only Sun have released a number of singles, and a second EP 'Late To The Party'. They've graced the stages of iconic London venues such as Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, The Old Blue Last and Proud Camden to name just a few under their belt. 2018 looks to be an even bigger and better year, kicking off with a headline show at The Old Queens Head on Thursday 18th January.

Event Info: hotvox.co.uk/events/only-sun-plus-support Ticket Info: fatsoma.com/hotvox More Info: hotvox.co.uk

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ONE TO WATCH: JEROME THOMAS

East London based singer/songwriter, Jerome Thomas, fuses R&B, Jazz, Soul, and Hip Hop sounds to form the unique music that he labels FOE (Freedom of Expression). Following the roaring success of Thomas' Ep 'Conversations', released in 2016, the vocal powerhouse has released a two track single 'Didn't Know' / '1989'.

Over the last 2 years Jerome has gained strong support from stations including Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, Reprezent, Radar, and Rinse FM; and key tastemakers such as Lost Culture, MTV, Singers Room, Skullcandy & MTV.

Jerome Thomas' FOE mantra also stands for 'Fusion of Everything' which is represented flawlessly in his two latest tracks. 1989 is noticeably ambient and atmospheric, combining effortlessly smooth vocals and vocal effects that compliment the alternative, electronic production and slow percussion. The first track Didn't Know offers the delicate and sometimes contrasting keys from Ezra Collective's Joe Armon Jones. The difference between 1989 and Didn't Know proves Jerome Thomas' eclectic range and songwriting skill, by introducing a 'broken, free flowing downtempo beat' that brings a completely different, more lively style still drawing on his immense range of influences.

Check out the tracks below:

https://soundcloud.com/jeromethomasfoe/1989a-1

https://soundcloud.com/stampthewax/jerome-thomas-warren-xclnce-didnt-know

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ONE TO WATCH: BIG SPRING

London based alternative rock band, Big Spring, invite explosive melody-driven rock combined with enough of a pop sensibility to make their music commercial and memorable. After being dubbed as the 'best new band in Britain' by BBC Radio 1's Dan P Carter, the band played their fifth gig together on 'The Pit' stage at Reading and Leeds Festival this year. Although brothers Alex and Ollie Loring have been playing in bands together since they were at school, Big Spring represents something much bigger and anyone who hears them will be gripped on watching it grow.

“It’s baby steps at the moment, we’re going to just keep doing what we’re doing: writing then recording then releasing singles, every eight weeks if we can,” Ollie promises.

Catch Big Spring for their headline show at Camden Assembly on Wednesday 6th December.

Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/165678714015809/ Ticket Info: https://goo.gl/gyNNnR

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ONE TO WATCH: IGLOO

Brighton based Igloo are an atmospheric alternative rock band based in Brighton. Their unique sounds draw on hard hitting drums, driving bass lines fused with an ambience that invents a new and original sound. The band, made up of Mark Barnes (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Pearse Hemestretch (Bass and Backing vocals) and Will Chapman (Drums), formed toward the end of 2012 and have, over the years, developed their eclectic sound toward their latest release 'Fools'.

'Fools' opens almost like the beginning of an epic film. The verses are relaxed and melancholic, the vocals in the forefront, supported by the guitar. As they move toward the chorus the vocals and guitar move to much more of a conversation, perfectly intertwined, communicating with each other. The music grows and grows leading to a huge explosion portrayed not only in the instrumentation but also in the video. The combination of these features makes for engaging, almost hypnotising, listening.

Facebook: @IglooOfficial Twitter: @igloo_band Youtube: IGLOO Band

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ONE TO WATCH: UP DOWN GO MACHINE

Up Down Go Machine's punchy, but delicate folk melodies distinctly define their stripped back, acoustic guitar led sound. Hailing from Wales, Lincolnshire and Kent, the band are breaking the London live music scene, playing at staple mark venues including The Old Queens Head, 93 Feet East, Tooting Tram & Social, Cargo and The Bedford to name a few. Up Down Go Machine performed at the 2012 Olympic Games and from this show were invited to play 2 Paralympic Games and the V.I.P Tent. The band also graced the BBC Introducing Stage of SO Festival.

The four-piece consists of siblings Stephen and Ria Hallwood, who met bassist Stephen Plumb and drummer Sam Martin to form Up Down Go Machine. Their unashamedly heartfelt and direct lyrics fused with catchy percussive elements and their high energy performance produce an interactive and infectious performance. With strong nods to Mumford and Sons, Ben Howard, Jeff Buckley and Ray LaMontagne.

The encompassing ambience of Up Down Go Machine's latest single 'Gambler', creates an understated, theatrical twist on the country-rock sound. From the first chord, 'Gambler' sends a drifting chill that resonates through the listener, with the huge dynamics punching through to the core.

BBC Introducing's Tim Johns sums the passion that makes Up Down Go Machine with the following. "One of the best things about my job is finding artists who have that special something. It's like striking gold - you quickly look around to check no-else has seen it yet. Up Down Go Machine are one of those acts. Beautiful songs, perfect performance and strong, powerful vocals, not only do they have everything they need to go far, but they're a pleasure to deal with."

Catch Up Down Go Machine this Tuesday 24 October at O2 Ritz Manchester, and be sure to keep an eye out for shows near you. This is not one you'll want to miss.

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ONE TO WATCH: TOM BERTRAM

British singer-songwriter, Tom Bertram, found his online following posting songs on YouTube and has since performed for huge names such as Noel Gallagher, Bryan Adams , Joss Stone, James Morrison and Ocean Colour Scene. Tom's acoustic EP 'Wasting Time' sparked interest around the UK, leading him to perform at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the premiere of the Twilight movie.

After suffering at heart attack as a teenager, Tom had a pacemaker fitted and suffered severe anxiety following this. Both listening to music and composing and recording his own music became an outlet for this anxiety, and aided his healing.

Tom Bertram's debut mini album 'Back Home', realease in February 2013 received an impressive 20,000 downloads in 5 days and peaked at No.1 in the Reverb Nation UK Charts. His latest album 'Dig To Locate' was released in July 2015, consisting of 10 tracks co-written and produced with Tim Bradshaw.

Three tracks from the album ‘Not Leaving Here’ ‘World At My Feet’ and ‘Burning Bridges’ have all featured on various stations including BBC and Tom has been interviewed and has played live on both BBC and independent radio stations around the country.

'Burning Bridges', from the album, achieved huge success, reaching No.1 in the Reverb Nation UK Charts, and was rated highly on the UK iTunes charts. The track was featured on The Mark Forrest Show as a BBC Introducing track, airing on 39 BBC stations across the UK. Tom's single from the album 'World At My Feet' went straight to No 1 in the Unsigned Top Charts and spent over two months there.

Don't miss Tom Bertram on his UK Tour, supporting the release of his upcoming single 'The Secret', beginning at Camden Assembly on 11th October.

Event Info: http://hotvox.co.uk/events/tom-bertram-plus-support

Ticket Info: https://goo.gl/wzMzmY

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ONE TO WATCH: ELECTRIC PYRAMID

Electric Pyramid are a four-piece rock band from with roots all over Europe, Linda and Marco both from Italy, Emma from the UK and Oli is English "with a twist". They're now settled in North London, living within minutes of each other, and decribe each other as their family. “If your family’s far away, then the people you’re surrounded with, spend most of your time with, they know everything about you.”

Drawing influence from Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Pyramid have been recording their debut album with engineer John Cornfield (Muse, Supergrass) and producer Filippo Cimatti (Jeff Beck, Bones). The band joined Queen on their Eastern European tour in June. “It really pushed us as a live act, watching and learning from the masters and progressing our sound and presence on stage”. Regardless of stage sizes they want to create the same feeling of community and creativity they started with in London clubs.

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ONE TO WATCH: HONEY MOON

Honey Moon are a modern indie influenced four piece born out of the London. After listening to the intricate 'Tripping (On the thought of you)' or dream filled 'Ellie' it is clear to undersrand why this band have been described as 'set for Indie Greatness' by Wonderland Magazine. Honey Moon is made up of Jack, Zach, Sam and Joey.

An eventful Summer including shows at Glastonburyand Truck festival have announced Honey Moon firmly at the forefront of London's up and coming scene. Describing themselves as 'psychedelic croon pop' it is clear that these four lads hone influences from all over the musical spectrum to create a distinct and impressionable sound.

Their latest release, Best In Town/ Summer Days, released on Sad Club Records highlights the pyschedlic influences within this moden articulate band.

After a jam packed Summer at festival slots around the country there is an expectant buzz surrounding the band whilst fans await new releases and potential tour dates.

FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/honeymoonuk/​

SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/honeymoonuk​

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ONE TO WATCH: THE GOLD

Essex based, pop-rockers, 'The Gold', have fused 80s alternative rock, modern melodies and pop hooks to bring them to the forefront of the emerging indie scene. The Gold consist of Joseph, Danny on lead guitar, Louis on drums, Daniel on guitars/synths, Joshua on bass and Tom on synths.

They're debut single, 'Scream', sparked the interest of BBC Introducing who premiered the track back in 2016. Frontman Joseph noted that the pre-production was a long and intense process as they wanted their first single to be a true and accurate projection of the band and how they wanted to be portrayed.

The Gold's newest release 'In Your Love' is available now.

Catch The Gold headlining Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen on 6th October.

Event Info - http://hotvox.co.uk/events/gold-plus-support-2

Ticket Info - https://goo.gl/JzZArv

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ONE TO WATCH: LLOYD LLEWELLYN

Lloyd Llewellyn is a singer-songwriter, his distinctive voice drawing on influences such as Bon Iver and Ben Howard. This sound fused with his early passion for blues artists such as BB King, Robert Johnson and Ray Charles creates a uniquely crafted sound which sets him apart from his peers. Hearing only his Soundcloud demos, a respected music publishing company flew Lloyd out to Los Angeles to play a showcase at Hotel Café. He decided against signing with them this early in his career and took to producing an acoustic video version of his single 'Long Way Down' with I Owe Youth (known for their videos for Rudimental​, Wolf Alice and Kwabs​). Alongside these achievements, Lloyd has graced the stages of Isle of Wight Festival, The Old Queens Head, Hoxton Sq Bar & Kitchen and The Camden Assembly.

"Lloyd's voice is effortless and pitch perfect, amazing live!" - Hannah Reid, London Grammar “There’s a authenticity to his voice which you can’t fake, you know when somebody means business and they have a natural quality to the voice, he’s got it.”  - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

Lloyd Llewellyn will be hosting his 'Long Way Down' single launch at Notting Hill Arts Club on Tuesday 12th September, with support from Taylor James Eary and Jake Thomas Turnbull.

21 year old singer-songwriter Taylor James Eary started writing his own music at the tender age of 15. He was accepted into BIMM music school (alumni including James Bay, Tom Odell and George Ezra) but left after his first year to concentrate on gigging, writing and recording. His first single, ‘Moving On’, was released on 24 April.

Jake Thomas Turnbull also released his debut single 'One More Day' early this year and was met with overwhelming activity and interest both in the UK and overseas. Jake's notable influences include James Blunt and Damian Rice, and his highly anticipated debut album is to be released later this year.

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ONE TO WATCH: THE LUKA STATE

Four-piece indie rock band, The Luka State, have fired their way into 2017 with two prodigious singles 'Lies! Lies! Lies!' and 'Bring This All Together', branded as “better than Kasabian” by BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson. These immense tracks followed their self-produced debut EP 'The Price of Education', released back in 2015 .

Back in June The Luka State erupted the Jack Rocks stage at The Isle of Wight Festival and have ignited the stages of Borderline and The Old Queens Head in London alone. The band are are lined up to play Manchester's Neighbourhood Festival in October this year.

Since the Winsford four-piece formed in 2013 they've bulldozed house parties across the land, hooked up with ‘Game Of Thrones’ stars, launched their own music show on YouTube and popped up in the critically acclaimed John Lennon biopic ‘Nowhere Boy’. Now The Luka State are determined to gatecrash the UK Top 10 as they ready their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’ for release later this year.

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ONE TO WATCH: LULLABY

Four-piece, north London based Lullaby bring a unique brand of fast-paced melodic rock music that leaves ears ringing with unforgettable hooks. Their sound combines thoughtful lyricism with straight up grungy noise, and their live performances spark with visceral energy.

Lullaby have been making their mark on London, in venues such as The Camden Assembly, The Garage and most recently supported Wide Eyed Boy at Old Queens Head as a memorable addition to our monthly PEERLESS event.

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ONE TO WATCH: GWEN AND THE GOOD THING

Gwen and the Good Thing experiment with original, atmospheric alt-pop that has placed them on a pedestal amongst emerging UK talent. The fusion of soul-stirring vocals, anthemic choruses and infectious rhythms warrants their unique songwriting and performance. With influences of trombone, clarinet, trumpet, sax and synth, this 6-piece, Milton Keynes based band, push the boundaries of the genre.

Since their formation in late 2014, Gwen and the Good Thing have already graced the stages of many reputable London live music venues including the Camden Assembly, Borderline, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and The Garage and were selected the play the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury 2016.

Their Kickstarter crowd-funded debut single ‘See My Girl’ was BBC Introducing Track Of The Week on BBC 3 Counties Radio and picked for both the Unsigned Guide’s Spotlight blog and for Best of British Unsigned. The single received both ‘New and Noteworthy’ and ‘Pick of the Day’ accolades. Following the success of their gigs and releases, the band has received BBC Radio 1 airplay from the inimitable Huw Stephens.