The New Guys in Town ...

Posted on the 09 September 2014 by Vanessa Holthausen @NessiHolt


There is a fine line between paying tribute to a 'golden' music era, drawing from music history and erring on the side of caution by mimicing styles of music, proven to be auspicious, accessible onesevery self-professed and/or highly-praised artist learns that either in the early years of his musicianship or in the course of his musical ambitionThe path of composing, of compositonal approach each musician chooses to follow, is determined by his self-proclaimed aspiration, to either fit the mould, to conform or to stand out by dictating the terms of music-making on his own, by veturing and embracing an eventful and surprising musical journey. There lies a stony road ahead for those musicians trying to settle for an original, refreshing sound, for those musicians trying to find their own sound in the first place. A lot is at stake, dreams, visions, inspiriation, reception, the haunt is a worthwhile, rewarding one nonetheless, as it is an undeniably laudable, incentive endeavour to diverge from, to alter the norm, the music alpha that is homophone, omnipresent indie rock, satiating due its bleak abundance, sometimes still surprisingly keen, stimulant and reverberative in leadership

Given indie music projects galore, people, listeners and critics in chorus, expect tremendous from young bands ...  to establish a signature sound 'from day one', to set the tone for their music preferably with only one single released. But introducing themselves and their compostions to an audience should not revolve around labelling, rather show a direction, a fraction of the musical path pursued and/or to pursue, rather mark a dauntless and inspiring moment in the band's process of making a music mark. With a view to mark their territory for the moment, up-and-coming musicians unveil the melodies, arrangements and lyrics that have titillated, occupied their minds and souls for the longest time, whilst striving, competing with a myriad of artists who experience and aim at the very same. It's a notorious tale and past dispute that too many wolves gather, prowl in the hard-fought town of music-making; it's, however, a hierarchically structured pack, a wolfing plethora of competitivelikewise supportive and 'fostering'  - artists that emerges, flourishes in many places  - and the sonorously roaring howl of these three bands is the one to strike, to rebelliously soar, to incisively reverberate. With grim, fiery virulence and fierce, infectious urgency ... 

Plastic House




Genre: 4-piece alternative rock outfit hailing from StockportMembers: Oliver Podmore, James Lennon, Robbie Murray, Jake PerrySong: Wolves In This Town






Atmosphericriffagelurks aroundconveys a cloudymurky feeledgy and dim vocals whisperhuskilyirresistibly luring and merge with a rhythmic yet curbed volley of gloomy drum strokes - 'Wolves In This Town' lies in waitintentlyeagerly, only to snatch, to grip withintenseferocious instrumental and vocal voracityFierce guitar playrushes in alliance with trenchantdeep-toned bass soundsmoulders urgentlyrises with sassyconfidenthowevertenebrous vocals that ring withrapacious hybris - and it suits the composition all too well. When imbuingnebulous chordsswirlsegue into a ponderous drum crescendo, a fervent vocal howlechoeshazily and erupts in sharprebellious bitterness. It's exactly this cautiously deployed sexy and thrilling tonal cockinessthat hauntsexcites the listener, it's the suspensefully looming atmosphere of 'Wolves In This Town' that sneaks up and clings to him in an incisivealmostpossessive fashion, makes him join the song's contagiousvigorous howlingwith ardent zeal... 



The official music video for 'Wolves In This Down'


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Next chance to see them live: Among other artists Plastic House gonna perform at Night & Day Café in Manchester on Sep. 11th (doors 8pm, 18+ event, tickets (each): £5)
Polar States



Genre: 4-piece alternative rock outfit hailing from Toxteth (UK)
Members: Paul, Josh, Phill, MarkSong: Nightfall (b-side)
It's easy to utterly fall for the accessible and vivace sound of Polar States' b-side without fail: a misleadingly (admittedly charming) dreamy and elusive meodic prelude raises an impetuous, impulsive song that rapidly picks up pace by showcasing an energetic and dashing stream of jaunty, thunderous drum strokes and furious guitar riffs. Melodious and refreshingly upbeat, 'Nightfall' is governed and defined by keen and brash vocalism which makes for powerful and prominent compositional moments in the course of the track, especially when gripping, low-picthed riffage, vibrant percussions and a briskly clashing cymbal addendum are involved and boost said feisty vocal performance, or when fuzzily oscillating guitar play and dynamic, heady drumming unleash a frisky and pacy concord of sound that blends smoothly with the song's firm vocal outline



                                                                                Watch the official music video for 'Nightfall'


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Next chance to see them live: Don't miss Polar States' debut show at AAA (Archangel) in London on Sep. 11th. (doors 8pm, tickets (each): £7/£5).
Make also sure to attend the band's debut single launch ('Concrete' will be out on Oct. 6th) at Night & Day Café on Oct. 7th (doors 8pm, 18+ event, tickets (each): £5).  




Room For Rent

Genre: 4-piece experimental/explosive indie rock outfit hailing from LiverpoolMembers: Jay, Jonathan, Ryan, Vinny, JackSong: Acrimony
A boisterous and heavy percussion staccato uncloses the electrifying and rousing tonal burst that is Room For Rent's debut single - and when tumultuously riveting, sonorous riffage and vehement but sensitively fading vocals chime in with gritty still alluring melodic might, the listener is hooked at the latest. Expanding, deepening  tonal concepts and an ecletic melodic formula guarantee the exciting, vivacious vitality 'Acrimony' depends on: stormy and spirited, complex vocal effects coalesce with fuzzy, frisky chords, merge in a dusky, orotund bass torrent, are eventually the infectious prelude to a rhythmically intense, fulminant instrumental closure. Whilst captivating the listeners' senses with sweeping velocity, 'Acrimony' delivers trenchant, bitter lyricism in contrast and thereby arouses a lasting graveweary vibe fraught with tonal tension and tumult.



Sing 'Acrimony' at the top of your lungs : 
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Next chance to see them live: Room For Rent  have two gigs at East Village Arts Club in liverpool, on Sep. 19th (doors 7pm, 14+ event, tickets (each): £6 (advanced)) & on Nov. 5th (doors 7pm, 14+ event, tickets (each): £8).