Will Varley mixes video games and music

‘Seven Days’ by Will Varley channels the in vogue medium of pixel-art and a retro gamer spirit for his latest video. It could be a spot of Uncanny Valley, Flashback or other adventures, on a journey through life. Taken from the album ‘Spirit Of Minnie’ that lands 9th February 2018 via Xtra Mile Recordings.

Grab the album here.

No Money Kids would Rather be the Devil

There's never enough good French bands around, given that nation's artistic lineage. No Money Kids turned up a few years ago, and do a fine line in soundtrack-friendly, clean-blues rock with an electronic edge. As this building chugger attests, they have a fine and distinctive sound, plus a new album out in March, do check it out!

Meet the New Generation Superstars

Celebrating the launch of album, King of the World, New Generation Superstars are tearing it up on tour this spring. The band are 10 years old, from the rockingest town in the world Nottingham. They have had a big lineup change, but still have a youthful spring and punch in their music that is great for angry commutes or just punching walls when you feel the need.

Less Than Jake are your weathermen for 2017

Been a while, mostly because anything new I've come across has been rather bland or Chainsmokers, who really don't need any more coverage. Until I stumbled across a new single from a band celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, who've drifted in and out of my life with their ska punk happiness. Whatever the Weather is perfect January winter listening, with the band on tour in the dark months across America.

Little Giants are starting fires

Trying to calm down before the Christmas chaos? Or just looking to for some genteel indie dance that gets you in the right frame of mind for whatever it is you have left to do? Enter Little Giants and their new single We Start Fires, a track you could put on loop all day and never get bored of.

The Bournemouth band are surely primed for a big 2017 based on this, I'm already pining for a summer based on this one track. Follow their upcoming adventures on Facebook.

Bad Touch bring the southern touch home

Perhaps the Black Crowes settled in Norfolk after their 90s blowout. Certainly the Bad Touch brings back hints of the Robinson brothers, along with that certain southern charm and comfort. Single 99% is a truly charming track from their new album "Truth be Told" and eminently listenable, morning, noon or night. The rest of the album track titles all hint at a country tinge, can't wait to listen to every single one of them.

One OK Rock on Bedroom Warfare

Japanese rock is getting about the world a bit, and here comes One OK Rock to add to the mix. The band have been going a decade or so, and getting more recognition around the planet over the last couple of years. Yes, there's lots of American stylings going on, but that never hurt anyone!

While this video starts out owing more to dance sensibilities, and the track is definitely more electronic than punk, it does have a sharp edge to it, and if you dive into the back catalogue, there is plenty of attitude to enjoy. Their new album is out in January and will get Avril Lavigne on warbling duties on one track.