The Blue Yellows have once again managed to capture the raw essence of human emotion with their latest single, Recently Deleted. Following on from their 2021 A Minute In The Sun EP, which was created amid the challenges posed by…
They seemingly came from nowhere, but from the rubble of the Stoke-on-Trent potbanks, Hotel Cola emerged earlier this year and has been drip feeding us an IV of guitar driven pop and raw emotion ever since. Now, it’s safe to…
Emerging from their DIY home studio, Formal Sppeedwear switches gears for the second instalment from their forthcoming EP, pulling a soaring synth-rock slow burn out of the back pocket for A Dismount. Opening with Connor Wells’ cunningly considered marching drums,…
In a collision of genres and emotions, Staffordshire’s own Greg Murray and The Seven Wonders have unveiled their latest single, Flowers. It’s the band’s ninth single in 12 months, and is one that reaffirms James Gregory Murray’s position as a…
Following up on his January release, Fly With Me, Stoke-on-Trent musician Tom Lockett further explores his sonic evolution with the arrival of his latest single, Laughing Eyes. The singer-songwriter released his debut single Feeling Bad back in 2016, which received…
Review by Lee Barber, The Underground Venue Manager, Co-Producer of The Honey Box and Honey Box Hive project lead Guitar lashes in with constant, gentle strokes and I am taken immediately to the soft scent of fresh grass on a…
Following their debut album, Everything is Connected, Stoke-on-Trent natives Shader continue to cement their status as one of the best new bands on the UK scene with their latest wave of releases. Their 2022 LP made its way into the…
When rapper Dave won the first Brit award for Best British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act in 2022, it was a pivotal moment for emerging urban artists, making that music more accessible, shining a spotlight on the genre and inspiring young musicians…
Guest review by Captain’s Bar events manager, Say Something Music label owner and promoter Scott Evans Before I read any description or blurb that comes with a song, I like to listen to the track without any preconceived ideas surrounding…
“There are people out there who really don’t mind kicking you when you’re down but are quick to call when they need something from you,” says Rhys Oaks as he releases his latest single under his alias, Foxa Riot. And…
Misty Blue Eyes starts with a phone call to someone who isn’t picking up. But who is it? We hear the dial tone as Poppy Blond’s latest single kicks in as she leaves a voicemail for an unknown individual against…
Guest review by Captain’s Bar events manager, Say Something Music label owner and promoter Scott Evans Blitž are a four-piece alt rock band from Stoke-on-Trent, and although they’re relatively new to the scene the band have already done some great…
