Backseat Vinyl - Die Cool

1. Who are they?

Backseat Vinyl are an indie rock/pop punk band from Denver, Colorado. Die Cool (October, 2018) is the lead single from their debut album Sad Frenzy (January, 2019).

2. What have they got?

Die Cool blends goofy 2000's pop punk with a leaner Californian contemporary punk sound. Don't grow up to be your father. 

3. Who do Backseat Vinyl sound like?

There’s a bit of Blink-182, FIDLAR and WAVVES in there.

4. Which bands have influenced Backseat Vinyl?

Their major influences are SWMRS, The Frights, The Story So Far, and Blink-182.

5. What have the press said?

“Polished punk”- The Kollection.

“Blending all sorts of alt, indie, punk, grunge, and more”- The Sound Won’t Stop.

“Music from the soul”- Buzz Music.

"I don't wanna end up like a rerun of my dad,

That style is just way too sad"

Attica Riots - Simply Not Good Enough

 1. Who are they? 

Attica Riots are a Canadian indie rock band and Simply Not Good Enough is the first track on their seven track E.P. Sleeping In The Wild (Oct, 2018).

2. What have they got?

Simply Not Good Enough zips along on jagged guitars and the singer's exhortations. The ska-esque middle eight is a highlight.

3. Who do Attica Riots sound like?

There’s a bit of The Killers, The Rare Occasions and Surf Curse in them.

4. Which bands have influenced Attica Riots?

They have expressed some love for The Shins, Vampire Weekend, Green Day, The Flaming Lips, and Arcade Fire.

5. What have the press said?

“Elements of everything from dance to punk”- Sonic Bids.

“A seamless synergy of rock-solid musicianship and sharp lyricism”- Sonic Bids.

“Hybrid of musicality and acute social commentary”- Sonic Bids.

"You've been lying down for far too long"

ASYLUMS - Bottle Bank

1. Who are they? 

ASYLUMS are a British indie rock/alternative rock band from Southend-On-Sea, England. They formed in 2014. Bottle Bank (2018) is from their second album Alien Human Emotions (2018).

2. What have they got?

Bottle Bank is a hard charging rapid fire attack on the state of the English nation. 

3. Who do ASYLUMS sound like?

OTHERKIN, VANT and Baby Strange. Slaves at the outside.

4. Which bands have influenced Amyl and The Sniffers?

Some of their influences might be Oasis, Ash and Feeder.

5. What have the press said?

“A political undercurrent coiled underneath like a cobra”- Distorted Sound Magazine.

“Enchanting as well as agitated and frenetic approach”- The Student Playlist.

“Thrashing melodic anthems”- Ghost Cult Magazine.

"Walking round like a hyprocrite"

Andy Shauf - Try Again

1.  Who is he? 

Andy Shauf is an in indie pop singer songwriter from Regina, Canada, making music since the early 2000's. Try Again (December, 2019) is a single from his sixth album The Neon Skyline (2020).

2. What has he got?

A thoughtful and sweet indie pop tune that takes place in a bar with a sense of humor and a subtle hook.

3. Who does Andy Shauf sound like?

Paul Simon, Kevin Morby, Elliot Smith (and I was minded of Hayden).

4. Which bands have influenced Andy Shauf?

Some of his influences are Blink-182, The Beatles, Randy Newman.

5. What have the press said?

“A standout personality-filled single”- LA Phil.

“Colorful characters and a rich emotional depth”- Far Out Magazine.

“It's hook is quite something”- Dots and Dashes.

"Somewhere between drunkeness and sincerity,

I smile at her for just a little too long"

Amyl and The Sniffers - Some Mutts Can't Be Muzzled

1. Who are they? 

A punk/pub rock band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2016, who have found favor far and wide.

2. What have they got?

A raw garage rock barn burner that goes straight up the guts. Punk by numbers.  The best thing this band will ever do.

3. Who do Amyl and The Sniffers sound like?

The Chats, Iggy and The Stooges, and IDLES.

4. Which bands have influenced Amyl and The Sniffers?

Some of their influences are AC/DC, Minor Threat and Motorhead.

5. What have the press said?

“A three chord banger”- Punk News

“Raging garage punk”- Beat.

“I’m wondering if this chick is on speed”- Beyond High Brow

"You got a new dog, do you remember me?"

The Kooks - Pamela

1.    Who are they? 

The Kooks are one of England's most successful indie rock bands. They have been playing together since 2004 and rose to prominence with the hit single Naïve (2006) from their debut album Inside In/Inside Out .


2. What have they got?

Pamela (Nov'18) is the sixth single from their fifth album Let's Go Sunshine (Aug'18) and a favorite with the reviewers. 


3. Who do The Kooks sound like? 

The Kooks are similar to Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs, and The Fratellis. 


4. What have the press said about Pamela?

“A classic, toothless, crowd pleaser” – Pop Matters. 

“Extremely fun to listen to” – Indie Is Not A Genre.

“Borderline pastiche punk sound” – Clash Music.

5. Which bands influenced The Kooks? 

Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Blur, and The Libertines. 

6. Why should I give Pamela a listen? 

Pamela is a high tempo throwaway piece of flimsy from a mature and popular rock'n'roll band that have rediscovered the popularity (and style) of their debut album.



7. What are The Kooks best songs?

Naïve, Be Who You Are, Down,  No Pressure, Forgive & Forget. 



8. Anything else? 

Zip.

Tokyo Police Club - DLTFWYH

1. Who are they? 

Tokyo Police Club are a popular indie rock band from New Market, Ontario, Canada. They started playing together in 2005. 


2. What?

DLTFWYH (Don’t Let Them Fuck With Your Heart) (July’18) is a single from their fourth album TPC (Oct’18). 


3. Who are Tokyo Police Club similar to? 

Arkells, Ra Ra Riot, and Said The Whale. 


4. What have the press said about DLTFWYH?

“Anticipatory verses and a crashing chorus” – Paste. 

“Essentially one long buildup to a boisterous explosion of guitars” – Consequence Of Sound. 

“A bit of alternative twang” – All Things Go Music. 

5. Which bands are Tokyo Police Club's influences? 

The Strokes, Weezer, Plastic Ono Band, Led Zeppelin, and Royal Headache. 

6. Why should I give DLTFWYH a listen? 

DLTFWYH has a structure that builds tension and releases it better than expensive Thai pussy. The influence of Led Zeppelin is evident in the song structure and the tune eschews the lighter pop of some of their previous efforts. DLTFWYH sounds like Tokyo Police Club got a new lease of life. It sounds electric. It sounds vital.

7. What are Tokyo Police Club's best songs? 

The House, Hot Tonight, and Toy Guns.

8. Anything else? 

TPC was produced by Rob Schnapf (The Vines, FIDLAR, Saves The Day).