Breaking through the alternative music scene with her lustful and raw sonic energy is ratbag, who's new single 'never put a ring on a lady' radiates nothing but intense, emotional vulnerability. The track opens, immediately pouring true sincerity into the world of pain which consumes you after a break up, the track almost acting as a warning to anyone to escape the inevitable chase of love; she shares that 'It’s about getting so badly hurt by love that you guide everyone, and

Night Currents Festival is a catalyst for community in Portsmouth and it’s surrounding areas. Every year as October rolls around it feels like there is a buzz in the air as six music dads and fangirls alike, scan through the lineup, and murmur for one last time in the queue “it’s just like looking at my playlist!” or “I haven’t heard of x but I know I can trust Night Currents to bring me another favourite artist!”. It’s always refreshing to attend a gig with so many familiar

Released yesterday, Mercy! has echoes of the core of grunge, something that has clearly been experimented with, not only through visual arts but also the auditory, with frontperson August using their eclectic ability to create, to paint the cover. The constant use of DIY throughout this singles creation process only builds upon the ethereal experience that follows you when listening. You can hear the raw scream of guitar that carries the flow of the track so beautifully. You

At just 17 years old, the independent artist, producer, and songwriter, ‘sdoku’ is already making waves in the Italian music industry. With distinct influences from artists such as The 1975, sdoku has recently released his ballad of endless love named ‘The Eternal Flame Of You’. This isn’t any basic love song, you can feel the raw emotion, and be engulfed by the atmospheric story telling. The work behind his releases is undeniable, a fully independent artist who clearly has

Emerging from the eclectic Brighton music scene, Pleasance have released their disturbingly beautiful track - Casanova. Released on July 10th, and welcomed into this world by a brilliant first (or 0th?) birthday bash, held at Brighton’s ‘Pink Moon’ where special guests Girl Apocrypha and Grimrite also graced the stage, all there for one purpose - to celebrate the amazing song that is Casanova. Casanova is the sort of song you would accidentally discover at a festival, and in

Brighton-based Rosanna Bucci has blessed the world with her new Beabadoobee-esque melody ‘Talk’. This track feels like a walk along a warm beach watching the sunset. It encapsulates the feeling of comfort that we all yearn for in connections, so beautifully. Bucci has curated the perfect track for coming-of-age romcoms, and if frolicking in a field is your thing, you will one hundred percent love this song. Something that really stood out to me was the stunning vocals. One th