With a name like Krooked Tongue, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume this is a band whose music is full of pent-up angst. If I had to pick one word to describe the trio’s ten-song set at The Louisiana last Thursday that would be ‘downright moody’. Well, that’s two words, but you get the gist. […]

A term coined by Rival Karma, ninja rock comes across as a blend of blues-infused stoner rock and southern rock. Rival Karma’s set was crammed with killer riffs, wildly dynamic drumming and vocals combining just the right amount of grit and smoothness.

Bristol’s fuzzy riff rock quartet Kings Kin drew in a hefty crowd at Café Kino for their slot supporting Burnout on 9th March. After being seriously impressed by the band’s intoxicating raw power and quality music, I grabbed the opportunity to have an informal chat in the café upstairs to find out more about the newcomers.

Rowdy, laddish, and full of music oozing indie hit potential, The DLX’s headline gig at The Louisiana on Friday night was a success from start to finish. Throughout the band’s whole set, singer / rhythm guitarist Sam Trusson was pinging back and forth in and out of the audience, clambering over the drum kit, and leaping off amps.

IOTA is undoubtedly one of Bristol’s best up-and-coming bands right now, bringing high-energy sets to every stage they play, not only in Bristol, but all around the country. Their music is refreshing and appealing to those seeking something new, whilst still tipping its hat to some of rock n’ roll history’s finest moments.

Enter George Edwards, who writes and performs under the name of IdleGod. His blend of influences, from My Bloody Valentine to John Frusciante and Deftones, manifests itself as a moody, bittersweet type of alternative pop rock.

Lazybones is a beautifully unusual band. They look ever so sunny, dressing from head-to-toe in yellow, yet blare out songs about serial killers and ‘snakes’.

Read on for what the band had to say about working with legends, the mental challenges ofbeing a touring musician, and… Chuck Berry’s legs.

Following the release of their album ‘Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness’, Yak have been busy on tour promoting it. On Monday, the Wolverhampton trio played a seven-song set to a packed-out Rough Trade, Bristol.

Manchester alt-grunge trio, Naked Six, put on an explosive set opening for The Vintage Caravan at Exchange, Bristol, in November. After loading up on pizza and packing up their gear, the band invited me up on stage (it was the only free space…) for a chat about what they’re all about.