Alternative Friday

helping to spread the word about impressive new & under the radar musicians

The four outstanding tracks in this latest entry cover numerous alternative genres, but there’s one thing that links them all… the quality of the songwriting and musicianship. I love ’em all, but have a listen to determine your favourites?   GirlBoy – Jennifer Lawrence This debut track from GirlBoy, a new collaboration between British singer-songwriter …

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The hugely impressive music in this latest entry takes us from Broxburn, Scotland to Austin, Texas, and covers all sorts, from brash indie to tender folk. I love ’em all, but which are your favourites? Indigo Sixteen – Decide Teenage indie/punk quartet Indigo Sixteen come from Broxburn in Scotland, and if Decide is anything to go by then …

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The five outstanding tracks in this latest selection of emerging artists cover numerous genres. I love them all, but which is your favourite? Two Weeks Running – Bullet Train From their new EP, Human Nature, this track from Bolton 5-piece Two Weeks Running is fast, furious, highly addictive, and with a chorus that should have …

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There’s some outstanding melodies running right through these latest tracks from emerging artists, which take us from Stockholm to Latvia via a few stops in the UK, but which is your favourite?   Of Empires – Gimme What I Need From their debut EP, Stranger Sensations, this is an impressive piece of blues infused rock …

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From pop to a bit of funk rock hip-hop, there’s surely something you’ll fall for in this latest emerging artists post… Three Kings High – Nothing Left To Lose This Bristol band have a hip-hop background, but have fused it with a funk rock sound containing powerful drumming and catchy vocals to create this energetic …

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I hope you enjoy another variety pack of great new music, as there’s surely something here you’ll fall for… Dietrich Jon – Lions Indiana band Dietrich Jon are no strangers to Alternative Friday, having already appeared in Emerging #27, while Lions is another example of the superbly melodic country rock they produce. Soundcloud | Twitter …

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Here’s another variety pack of great new music, so there’s surely something here you’ll fall for… Shy Nature – She Comes She Goes This north London band have a strong track record of bringing out excellent singalong indie rock with great guitar work and vocals (and the evidence is right here in Emerging #19 and #28). …

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As always, this latest Emerging artists entry is an eclectic mix and covers a number of musical bases… but what have hangovers, leaves on the line, and a bit of Scandi noir got to do with it? Listen and enjoy!   Rory Wynne – Post Party Confusion I’m quite certain most of us have suffered from …

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Here are five more new music gems, which include some outstanding indie, perfect pop, and superb folk rock. I think all five are exceptional, but which will be your favourite? Lonely Tourist – Another Statistic The slightly distorted vocals of Lonely Tourist frontman Paul Tierney may be the first thing to grab you in this …

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