Brought together by boredom and a mutual love of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, Salisbury trio The Sour Taste have been honing their brand of punk rock for the best part of two years. This Friday, they are releasing their second EP, ‘Heartsinker’. However, Already Heard is premiering the EP in full!>>
Meet Honeyspider. The Lancashire-based quartet are preparing to release their debut EP, ‘In A Haze’, next week. Over the course of its four songs, they create a hybrid of modern emo/grunge (Basement, Title Fight and Citizen) with classic 90s shoegaze (My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive). The end result is an impressive>>
Two years ago, promising Kent pop-rockers Venture delivered their debut EP, ‘Away’. Its energetic blend of upbeat songs and soaring hooks had plenty of appeal, yet like a lot of independent bands, being a musician doesn’t pay the bills and, for the most part, the band disappeared out of sight.>>
Tomorrow, Midland-based punk project Mixtape Saints will be releasing their new single, ‘Heartbreak, Radio, Cars And Rain’, through Disconnect Disconnect Records. Originally the brainchild of songwriter/guitarist Sam Moloney, Mixtape Saints has evolved to become a dynamic project; occasionally seen as a solo outing but in recent years has transformed into>>
It’s been awhile since we heard from Montroze. Perhaps too long. Nevertheless, the Bath-based group are back and have returned with intention. With a new EP, ‘Escape’, set to be released in the coming months, the melodic pop-punk band has teamed up with Already Heard to give you the exclusive>>
On their debut EP, ‘Louder Than Words’, Birmingham upstarts Victory Lane provide a sincere and honest set of pop-punk songs that take their cues from a range of major players; Mayday Parade, Trash Boat and Roam. Over the course of four songs, the Brummy five-piece show plenty of potential. ‘Said>>
This weekend, emerging Bristol alt-rockers White Noise Radio return with a new EP titled ‘Cosmos’. Having been compared to Incubus and Karnivool, ‘Cosmos’ sees the quartet showcase a range of rich melodies and clever riffs. As a preview, we’re premiering a track called ‘Gone Inside’. “’Gone Inside’ is actually a>>
This September, Boston, Massachusetts’ quintet Lions Lions will be coming over to the UK as part of a European headline tour. The Already Heard sponsored tour follows their third album, ‘Monument’, which was released this past April. The album sees Lions Lions combine their energetic brand of post-hardcore with Joshua>>
Orange County’s Kevin Nichols has been writing songs since he was 13 years-old. Now at the age of 21, Nichols has honed in a sound dominated by a mix of fuzz-laden guitars and torturous, melodic vocals. Next month Kevin will be releasing his third self-produced full-length – ‘I Don’t Wanna>>
This weekend, emerging Norwich alternative rockers Prey Drive will be releasing their debut EP – ‘Tabula Rasa’. Taking their cues from a dynamic set of influences; Circa Survive, Brand New and Thrice, the four-track EP sees the quartet produce a stirring set of impassioned rock songs that sound more like>>
This Friday, North Wales pop-punk quintet Everyone and Anyone will be releasing their second EP, ‘A Page from a Journal’. Taking their cues from a wealth of modern influences, the EP sees Everyone and Anyone offer four slices of energetic pop-punk with a heartfelt lyrical core. Since forming in Rhyl>>
Next week, Melbourne, Australia quartet Bukowski will be releasing their debut EP, ‘grow up. give up. let go.’ Over the course of five songs, they blur the lines between emo and pop-punk; one moment they’re showing their emotive, tender side, the next soaring ahead with an addictive chorus. Today, we’re>>
For anyone who’s been following the career of Nottingham quartet Lacey, then you’ll know they have proven track record for delivering melancholy and anthemic rock. Today they kick off a run of UK shows supporting the returning Madina Lake. To mark the occasion, Lacey have released a new single. ‘Answers’>>
On their forthcoming debut album, ‘The Exigent’, London quartet Only Echoes Remain neatly blend elements of post-metal, prog and post-rock to create a cohesive narrative taking you on an emotional journey. Their latest single, ‘Of Stone and Stars’ ebbs and flows between atmospheric, tranquil moments and a compelling, brazen wall>>
London/Brighton emo noise duo Splurge use their music to express the bad things in life. For example, new single, ‘Stow Away’ is about a rash decision to move away to a place where nobody knows you. Nevertheless, Rob and Joe produce a washed out, cathartic release with ‘Stow Away’ that>>
Manchester melodic rock quartet, Hover Bored, are part of a growing list of bands who combine dreamy, upbeat hooks with a grunge-tinged edge. Tomorrow (Thurday 18th May) sees the four-piece release their latest single in the form of ‘SkyDrip’. With its infectious melodies and plucky, lo-fi guitars, it gives Hover>>
Emerging Dutch trio Charades label themselves as “Brand New performed by your favourite 90’s band”, which is an ideal description as their debut EP, ‘Grey Pillar Sky’ captures the band’s raw, youthful sound with a cynical lyrical approach. Ahead of the EP’s release on May 26th, we’ve teamed up with>>
Next Friday (May 19th), Suffolk alt-rockers In My Disguise unleash their debut EP in the form of ‘Achromatic’. The five-track release sees the Ipswich-based band embrace big name influences such as Biffy Clyro, Muse, and Audioslave, to create a collection of riff-heavy, straight-up, no frills hard rock. To give you>>
For nearly 20 years, Charlie Johns has been playing the guitar. During that time, he has balanced his time between being a singer-songwriter; his first album was released under the alias of ‘Bracelet’ when he was 13, and in various bands. Amongst them is Aspen Sails, a folk duo which>>
With their eponymous EP, Liverpool-based duo Rival Bones display grittiness and swagger in equal measure. The four songs on offer show intent as their brand of bombastic hard rock thrives on mighty riffs, big choruses, rumbling drums and underlining groove. Ahead of its release tomorrow, we are premiering the EP>>
This weekend, rising Leeds quartet FURR will be playing the city-wide festival, Live At Leeds. The multi-venue festival plays host to a whole load of names from the world of rock, indie and more, with a healthy mix of firmly established acts (Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, Slave, Nothing But Thieves)>>
With their self-styled brand of “thrash-jazz”, Stoke quartet All The Best Tapes’s sound is full of twists and turns. As evident on their recent double a-side single, ‘Perfect Hibernation’/‘Calle De La Cruces’, they have a knack for taking you on a whirlwind, embracing elements of fusion jazz, brash punk, prog>>
This past Friday, Californian duo The Dollyrots released their sixth studio album – ‘Whiplash Splash’. It sees the pair, vocalist/bassist Kelly Ogden and guitarist Luis Cabezas, deliver another collection of infectious and fun sun-soaked punk. Today, Already Heard are premiering a lyric video for ‘Mermaid’. The track lyrically balances between>>
Tomorrow, Aldershot experimental three-piece Parachute for Gordo release their third record, ‘Possibility of Not’ on Rose Coloured Records. Over the course of six tracks, the trio blend post-rock, shoegaze, math-rock and more with poignancy and conviction. The end result is a thoroughly compelling record. Ahead of its imminent release, we’ve>>
With their new EP, ‘Centerpiece’, San Angelo, Texas’ Dozer TX face the issue of toxic relationships and mental health issues head on. Dozer TX formed three years ago when vocalist and guitarist Kevin Cale became frustrated with his “real job”. Joined by vocalist/bassist Miles McMillan, guitarist Eli Kypfer and drummer>>
For many, pop-punk is dominated by American bands. While their British and Aussie counterparts have been making a strong case in recent years. Nevertheless it is a genre that has universal appeal, with bands popping up in all corners of the world. Today we’d like to introduce you to Norway’s>>
Next Friday (24th February) Yorkshire duo CHAMBERS release their new single – ‘Sister Doom’. However, Already Heard has landed the exclusive first play of the track. Its title defines the pairs style; dark and abrasive incorporating heavy riffs and raucous rhythms along the way. “We couldn’t pigeon hole our style>>
This Friday, Wolverhampton native Luke Rainsford releases his second full-length record ‘I Feel at Home With You’. However, we are premiering the record in full ahead of its release on Scylla Records. The album sees Luke develop as a songwriter and musician as he incorporates a fuller sound and a>>
Today, Salina, Utah “scrap metal” band Charlatan reveal plans for their debut album – ‘Remarkable’. The album is set to be released on April 7th through Revival Recordings (Alesana, The Funeral Portrait, Famous Last Words). The record is expected to see the trio; vocalist Grey Sorenson and guitarists Austin Heath>>
Last September, Danish four-piece Vola released their exceptional debut album ‘Inmazes’ to plenty of acclaim. Consisting of technical prog rock interlaced with electronic and pop elements, the album is a dynamic and compelling experience. Today we’re premiering the stunning animated video for ‘Emily’. Sitting at the softer end of Inmazes,>>