Fresh Finds

Fresh Finds showcases the very best of indie and alternative music, highlighting 3 recent releases, ready for you to add straight onto your greatest hits playlist.

10th October 2024

The Beaches - Jocelyn

It’s easy to forget when you’re obsessed with a group that they have self doubt and crises of confidence like anyone else. Riding the high of their hit single ‘Blame Brett’, The Beaches’ latest offering finds them questioning what their fans see in them, asking “why do you still look up to me Jocelyn?”. Named after a real life fan, the track has The Beaches’ signature indie pop earworm-ability that makes you keep coming back for more. It’s clear to me what Jocelyn sees in them, indie pop stardom awaits.

Wasia Project - Somebody Come Through

Beautifully melancholic, ‘Somebody Come Through’ utilises Wasia Project’s (siblings William Gao and Olivia Hardy) classical training to perfection. A wonderfully crafted song lamenting the inevitability of falling under someone's spell again and again, they’ve got me hooked.

Orla Gartland - Late to the Party

The latest single from the Irish singer-songwriter’s album ‘Everybody Needs A Hero’. ‘Late To The Party’ is a spiky indie banger exploring the issues inherited from your partner’s former lovers; “Her problem becomes your problem, and now that problem is mine.” Astute and assuredly catchy, I would expect nothing less from Gartland, with a notable mention to Declan McKenna for providing some really great backing vocals.

2nd May 2024

Nxdia - Jennifer’s Body

The latest offering from up and coming indie star Nxdia, ‘Jennifer’s Body’, details a burning, all consuming obsession with “the kind of girl to eat your heart out if you let your guard down.” Dark and dangerous, the track instantly draws you into the sultry fixation with its pulsating pop-punk energy.

Lola Young - Wish You Were Dead

Biting honesty is etched throughout this standout track from Brit School graduate Lola Young. Recounting a bitter fight with a lover, the tension, aggression and subsequent regret is palpable across the song. Young’s rich Winehouse-esque vocals imbue the track with torrents of emotion, backed up by driving bass and R&B style drums, the track hints at some great things to come.

English Teacher - I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying

With enough rich, jangly guitars to make Johnny Marr proud, this hypnotic single from English Teacher is a real delight. Frontwoman Lily Fontaine’s angst ridden lyrics pour out over the wonderfully Smiths-like guitars. An incredible track from an incredible band, the only tears here are ones of joy.

12th February 2024

My First Time - Workwear

“If you don’t have it then you must be less important than me” state Bristol newcomers My First Time on their new track ‘Workwear’. A hook laden social commentary on consumer culture, ‘Workwear’ is a playful earworm taking down brand snobs one chorus at a time, providing a refreshing tonic for the instagram generation.

Home Counties - Uptight

It’s 2am, you’re at a club you went to against your will to appease your friends, the music is rubbish, your £6 pint has been mostly spilt on the floor and all you can think about is the chips you’re going to eat on the way home. This is the scene expertly documented in the latest offering from Home Counties. With techno infused synths, funk style guitars, hints of Working Men’s Club and an Orielle’s-esque breakdown, ironically Home Counties might have just released the perfect soundtrack to your night out.

NewDad - Sickly Sweet

Reverb heavy guitar, Julie Dawson’s dreamy vocals and driving bass equate to yet another shoegaze laden delight from NewDad. Featuring on the group's recently released debut album ‘Madra’, ‘Sickly Sweet’ showcases the group in their element, saccharine sweet on the surface with a hidden darkness lurking just beneath the surface.

10th September 2022

Yeah Yeah Yeahs -Burning

“Into the sea, out of the fire, all that burning” comes the rapturous cry from bona fide New York legend Karen O in Yeah Yeah Yeah’s latest release following a 10-year hiatus. Well worth the wait, ‘Burning’ starts with a gentle piano led introduction before quickly progressing into a sublimely dark, alternative rock, floor-filling anthem, this is Yeah Yeah Yeahs at their innovative best.

It may have taken them ten years to release it but ‘Burning’ might just well be the best track of the next ten.

She’s in Parties - I Follow You

Sounding like an exquisite mix of NewDad, Cocteau Twins, The Cranberries and Wolf Alice in their more delicate moments, Colchester via Dublin group ‘She’s In Parties’ know how to make an entrance.

The young band have a beautiful lilting, hazy sound, with ‘I Follow You’ leading the way in the Gen Z shoegaze revival.

The Big Moon -Trouble

The Big Moon are back and at their joyous indie pop best in new track ‘Trouble.’ The song was penned by frontwoman Jules about her experiences of birth and how our memories aren’t as reliable as we might like them to be.

Sounding like the most fun night out with your friends ever, The Big Moon never fail to look like they’re having the time of their lives, leaving everyone questioning, how can we join the party?