The Brink bring rock with an edge

Been a while since I got to catch a show, but I was lucky enough to see The Brink on an acoustic tour over the weekend. Even unplugged(ish) they can pack in a mighty sound. With a triple guitar attack, their modern take on classic rock is layered, textured and catchy as a room full of mouse traps.

The band have a quiet unassuming charm, possibly a hint of swagger, but have clearly put in the work to be a big-crowd pleaser. Catch them live with Germany's (via Arkansas, apparently) The New Roses later in the year - that should be a great feel-good tour to boogie along to.

The Brink's new single Little Janie has a rougher and raw edge to it than the almost Thunder-esque tones of last year's One Night Only. Can't wait to see where their sound takes them next, but they feel like a band in charge of their destiny.

Each of their songs is eminently listenable, destined to be played loud and makes you proud to know that the next generation of rock is in safe and mischevious hands.


Join WET as The Kings of Thunder Road

Some days I have Spotify or YouTube rolling recent release playlists in the background, and I hardly notice the music dribbling into my ears. But, they perked up for this belting track by W.E.T., a Swedish/American band that's new to me.

Kings of Thunder Road has a great eighties feel to it, catchy hooks, pacy and jangly light guitar work, while keeping plenty of modern depth. And anything that namechecks Thunder Road has to be a bit good. Check out the album Earthrage for this and more!