There's an infectious footstomp rhythm to Animal Years' "Give It Up" that will have you hooked before you've even begun to fall for honest lyrics and its huge, sing-along chorus. An energetic Mumford & Sons-esque drive will have you listening again and again while McFadden's easy vocals and the group's fresh sound make it just too good to miss this year, so check out the single and head to the sites below to keep up with root-rockers Animal Years.
The Music Rag
Ouch! /
Lava Bangs debut single "Ouch!" hits with a beachy take on girl rock, free riffs warring against persistent beats, for something that's wholly entrancing and totally fun. Turn it way up and dance around your room, because that's the only right way to listen to "Ouch!".
Breathless /
Fairchild's trademark breathy synth and atmospheric productions make for a dreamy, hypnotic sound on latest single "Breathless". Punctuated only by insistent beats and fun riffs the tracks pseudo psychedelic take on indie rock is unexpectedly enchanting to say the least. Keep your eyes on Australian, Manchester based band Fairchild and head to the sites below for more.
Childhood Games /
There's a patience and simplicity to Zolaband's careful melodies and enchantingly light vocals. Zola's scat-like vocal runs meet with a sweetly vintage production to create a refreshingly youthful take on smooth jazz that will have you leaning back, eyes closed, sinking into the reminiscing lyrics and hypnotic bass of "Childhood Games".
Head to the sites below for more from Zolaband.
