Influences: Kurokuma
Sheffield’s Kurokuma experimental blend of sludge, doom and psychedelic is confusing yet strangely addictive.
So it made perfect sense to find out who they consider their influences.
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2nd May 2019
Influences: Anxious Hands
From Canadian hardcore to prog metal to classic metalcore, New England hardcore quintet Anxious Hands pick out six inspirational records.
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24th April 2019
Influences: Youth Fountain
Emo/pop-punk newcomers Youth Fountain pick out six records that have made an impact on them.
6th March 2019
Influences: George Gadd
Nottingham singer-songwriter George Gadd gives us an insight into the bands and artists that have inspired him.
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20th February 2019
Influences: Not Ur Girlfrenz
Emerging Texan teens Not Ur Girlfrenz pick out the band’s that have influenced them in their young career.
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19th December 2018
Influences: Cold Night For Alligators
Copenhagen quintet Cold Night For Alligators have a wide pallet of sounds and styles. We spoke to them about their influences.
23rd November 2018
Influences: Bitch Hawk
Don’t be fooled by Bitch Hawk’s relentless and vigorous brand of metal. Their influences stretch far and wide.
16th November 2018
Influences: Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam
With over a 100 songs to their name, you’d think it’d be difficult to know where to start with Birmingham’s Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam. However, they would probably suggest you start off with ‘Blackout Cowboy’. Released today, it sees the quintet display their admiration for US college radio albeit with a>>
9th November 2018
Influences: VOLA
Danish genre-crossing prog rockers VOLA pick out 10 of their most influential albums.
17th October 2018
Song Premiere: The Blonde Tongues – Rain Check
(+ 9 Bands That Influenced Them)
Dripping with reverse reverbs, delays, and vintage Mellotron flutes, The Blonde Tongues embrace a psychedelic dream-punk sound on ‘Rain Check.’ Take an exclusive first listen right here!
27th September 2018
Influences: Everyone & Anyone
North Wales pop-punk quintet Everyone & Anyone talk to us about five influential songs.>>
12th September 2018
Influences: DeWolff
Having released their latest collection of vintage psychedelic and blues rock in the form of ‘Thrust’, we spoke to Dutch trio DeWolff about seven albums that have shaped their sound for over ten years.>>
11th May 2018
Influences: Broadside
Ahead of their Slam Dunk Festival 2018 appearance, US pop-punks Broadside pick out 5 influential songs.>>
10th May 2018
Influences: The Hyena Kill
Manchester duo The Hyena Kill pick out five of their most influential records.>>
23rd April 2018
Influences: SEASONS
As they return with their third EP, ‘Chapters’, Bedfordshire’ SEASONS tell us about the musicians and bands that have shaped their sound.>>
16th April 2018
Influences: Five Albums That Influenced The Maple State
For some, the return of Manchester trio The Maple State has been a long time coming. Almost 10 years to be exact. While its members went off in their individual directions; Greg Counsell now works as a Conservation Biologist, his brother Christian lives in Copenhagen and guitarist Richard Higginbottom is>>
21st March 2018
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Carry The Crown
Lincoln alt-rockers Carry the Crown released their second EP, ‘Not Alone’ last week. It sees them build on the emotive foundations laid down on their debut outing, ‘Desire’. Tracks like ‘Fire’ and ‘Hometown’ take cues from bands such as Mallory Knox, with powerful vocals and aggressive riffs, while the semi-acoustic>>
6th March 2018
Influences: The Final Clause Of Tacitus
This past week, The Final Clause Of Tacitus returned with a new EP called ‘Not Like The Rest’. Based out of Reading, the EP sees the funk metallers serve six groove-filled tracks that are reminiscent of Rage Against The Machine and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Songs such as ‘Tables>>
12th February 2018
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Arcaeon
Mixing the progressive technicality of Intervals and Polyphia with the metallic bite of Northlane, Arcaeon’s debut EP, ‘Balance’, is a hybrid of punchy prog metalcore. Over the course of its five songs, the Reading-based newcomers showcase a mix of complex riffs, atmospheric synths, admirable harmonies and intense screams. Songs such>>
25th January 2018
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Lizzy Farrall
Chester-based songstress Lizzy Farrall aims to make a lasting impression in 2018, and even though we’re just weeks into the new year, she’s heading in the right direction. At the start of this month, she released her debut EP in the form of ‘All I Said Was Never Heard’. A>>
23rd January 2018
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Lightscape
Tomorrow, Norwich five-piece Lightscape look to make an impression with their new EP – ‘Circles’. Its six songs of slick, anthemic rock that takes its cue from Thirty Seconds To Mars and a wealth of “BritRock” bands to do the rounds in recent years. Songs such as ‘By Design’, More>>
30th November 2017
Influences: Paceshifters
This past Friday, Dutch trio Paceshifters delivered their fourth album – ‘Waiting To Derail’. A cocktail of straight-up anthemic rock with hints of heavy grunge and snarling punk, the three-piece deliver an adrenaline-fuelled set of songs. For example, ‘Strangers’ is a gritty, razor-sharp rollercoaster while ‘Unfolded Pieces’ and ‘My Gateway’>>
12th October 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Young States
At the top of the year, we tipped rising Norwich quartet Young States for big things in 2017. While it might be later than expected, they’re finally releasing their second EP, ‘Past Truths | Present Lies’, this Friday. It offers five slices of impassioned, melodic and thoroughly honest rock. As>>
25th September 2017
Influences: High Wire
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, High Wire are aiming to step things up with their new EP, ‘Different Places’. The six-track offering showcases the quartet’s mid-tempo pop-punk in a fine light. Songs such as ‘Nothing Left to Lose’, ‘Something In The Way’ and the title track are carried with a radiant>>
20th September 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Stand Atlantic
Emerging from the increasingly musical hotbed that is Australia comes Stand Atlantic. The Sydney trio look set to join a whole host of compatriots by breaking out from the Aussie scene. Their new EP, ‘Sidewinder’, is an energetic, infectious offering that thrives on huge hooks and lyrical depth. Ultimately, songs>>
7th September 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Shaded
On their debut EP, ‘The Better Man in Me’, Shaded showcase a brash, slick set of upbeat pop-punk that is reminiscent of those who bridge the gap between the mainstream and the underground. Nevertheless, it’s a versatile introduction from the Surrey-based quartet. Songs such as ‘Better With You’ and ‘Too>>
1st September 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Between You & Me
It’s fairly well known by now that the Australian music scene is pretty rad with a wealth of bands breaking out from Down Under; Parkway Drive, Tonight Alive, Trophy Eyes, With Confidence and more. Looking to join that ever-growing pack is Melbourne pop-punks Between You And Me. Although they only>>
28th July 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Ocean Grove
On their debut album, ‘The Rhapsody Tapes’, Melbourne collective Ocean Grove genre-hop effortlessly through a whole host of infectious songs. ‘Thunderdome’, ‘The Wrong Way’, ‘Intimate Alien’ and ‘When You’re This High You Can Say What You Like’ are amongst the highlights that sees the quintet welcome you to their ‘Odd>>
16th May 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Homebound
Over the coming weeks, Already Heard will be highlighting a variety of bands set to play the Slam Dunk Festival later this month. For some people, the Slam Dunk Festival is considered a pop-punk festival, and understandably it’s easy to see why. Over the past 10 years, it’s hosted a>>
12th May 2017
Influences: 5 Albums That Influenced Youth Killed It
On their debut album, ‘Modern Bollotics’, Norfolk’s Youth Killed It bring a lighthearted brand of pop-punk-infused indie rock that sees the quintet wear their influences firmly on their sleeves. Throughout Jack Murphy sings and (somewhat) raps about everyday struggles; getting time off work to tour, reminiscing about the carefree days>>
5th May 2017