Breaking Bands Channel - November '21

BREAKING BANDS CHANNEL - NOVEMBER '21

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Our Meaning

Pop, Singer Songwriter

Tarragon is the brainchild of Callum Pickard, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Coventry, whom, for the past 4 years has been honing his craft, writing and recording his debut album “I’ve Just Seen A Scene”. Collaborating with an array of incredible virtuoso musicians including Dave Hartley and Robbie Bennett (The War on Drugs), JT Bates (Bon Iver/Taylor Swift) & John Helliwell (Supertramp) to bring his songs to life and has created a debut that deftly deals with maturing into young adulthood and the emotional growing pains & frustration that come with that.

Girlfriends

Pop, Singer Songwriter

Gloucestershire-born, London based Blossom Caldarone is a master of story-telling, with upbeat tunes in addition to the truthful, witty craftsmanship of her lyrics, which embody nostalgic Lily Allen and Kate Nash vibes, to the conversational, laidback ease with which she sings. Since releasing her first EP back in 2017 Blossom has been releasing a constant stream of singles showcasing her lyrical genius, while also weaving in her talents as a classically trained pianist and cellist. Yet what makes it truly special is its balance between delicious sentimentality and an unwavering relevance that resonates with the youth culture of today. Blossom is undoubtedly an artist to keep an eye on. She is fresh, witty and unlike a lot that is out there, she has a truly authentic voice that deserves a listen.

Today Today Tomorrow

Pop, Singer Songwriter

Hailing from London with Irish and Liverpudlian parents, now residing in Newcastle, it’s fair to say that Ren Lawton’s songwriting has been forged in hard working communities where storytelling is an art form. Quickly building a reputation for writing masterful songs and having recently supported Sam Fender, Westerman and Old Sea Brigade alongside coverage from Clash, Indie London, Belwood Music Blog, Thank Folk For That and Music Injection with radio support from Amazing Radio and BBC Radio 6 Music, Ren is preparing to release his debut album in 2022. “Slow, sparse and gorgeous” Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6 “Brilliantly introspective and atmospheric. Absolutely phenomenal stuff” - NARC Magazine

Losing Track

Pop, Singer Songwriter

Emerging musician Jodie Nicholson is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter from Darlington, NE England. 
Jodie’s organic approach to songwriting sees delicate melodies and emotive lyrics sit atop deep-rooted themes of melancholy and longing. Inspired by personal experiences and relationships, her music portrays heartfelt narratives of love, loss and healing. 
 Her ethereal tracks have already picked up airplay from Radio 2, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio, as well as features for respected blogs and magazines including Tom Robinson’s Fresh On The Net, NARC. Magazine, Maverick Magazine & Record of the Day.

Found Me

Pop, Singer Songwriter

James Beau Barclay grew up in Bristol, started playing guitar at the age of 9 and by 14, had developed a real passion for music through songwriting, a process incredibly cathartic helping him deal with life’s traumas. James has been active in London’s music scene for a number of years and with his upcoming EP he delves deep into a twisted world of mood and emotion, exploring his internal progression from isolation and despondency, to freedom and joy, in a process that perfectly mirrors the cultural moment, born from a pandemic, that we’re all currently living through.

Hold On

Pop, Singer Songwriter

Darcey Hope is a 19 year-old singer songwriter based between Hampshire and Brighton. Her complimented love for classic and contemporary music has highly shaped her emotionally connecting original songs. In her debut releases you can hear influence from the likes of Yebba, Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey and Carole King. She is an authentic storyteller; her personal and raw lyrics accompanied with her blend of country and acoustic pop fashion a sense of nostalgia and take listeners back to a simpler time. Darcey has spent the last year developing her personal style and creating a bank of new music to be released over the coming year.

Honey Let's Just Drive

Pop, Singer Songwriter

A “celebration of platonic love” with a hint of woeful, wistful worry that those we love may one day leave us, is one example of topic that Philip Brook’s gentle songwriting lyrics and music that floats it’s way through the hazy pastel clouds of dream-pop from which it is built. With a mellow melancholy to his music, Stuttgart born and based Brooks (who travels to London once a month at least for gigs) swoons us with his self penned, produced, mixed and mastered, musical stories which touch gently on youthful reality. A prolific songwriter and artist, Philip has amassed over 3 million plays on Spotify with plenty of hungry followers on his tail.

Slide

Forward Thinking Electronic, Laid Back

Aforest are an English electronic duo consisting of Ben Imber and Jack Shuter. Formed late 2018, the duos style blends contemporary bedroom electro-pop with ‘80s disco and Afro-pop inspired rhythms. In 2020 Aforest partnered with label Kitsuné Musique to release the leading single from their EP Seasons which has gone on to receive wide critical acclaim and radio play. It’s true that the future is looking very bright for these enigmatic young producers!

Unsettled

Forward Thinking Electronic, Laid Back

Music can give you hope, there’s a good reason there’s a film out there called, “A song can save your life." After the loss of his father Pete McAllen, the man behind Pyramid Park found his comfort in making music and writing songs and decided to help other people with their struggles by putting everything in his art. Pete is a living example of how hope and passion can open ways in our journey of life. Life might seem worthless after a door closes, but if you master the art of staying calm, life will happen for you.

Meet Me In The Bathroom

Forward Thinking Electronic

WOLFCLUB is a synthwave band from London. They create luscious futuristic music that boasts strong cinematic qualities and goosebump-inducing pop melodies. Their music could be described as a deep exploration into the different variations within the broader framework of retro synth-based music, whilst garnishing mass-appeal thanks to their quirky songwriting and captivating live shows. The band are set to be one of this season's hottest properties, following up a string of well-received releases and a busy touring schedule.

Honey

Indie, Pop

This alt-soul outfit from London are a career artist in the making. Known for illuminating a deep love of classic soul and Motown with melodic pop, The King’s Parade indulge us with a soul-inspired blueprint of their very own, consistently offering a timeless familiarity and emotional authenticity. that sees a loyal and expectant fanbase continue to grow by the day. 2020 brings us the release of their debut album due for release this December; another stunning collection of songs from the group, produced by Guy Massey (Ed Sheeran, Jack Savoretti, The Libertines).

Never Looked Back

Indie, Pop

The Zangwills are a four-piece from Cheshire, UK. 
Described as being ‘Like nothing else out there, an immensely valuable quality when so many bands disappear into a slurry of sameness’ – by Getintothis, Gigsandtours - 'The Zangwills took the stage by storm' Adam Walton, BBC Introducing - ‘These are dead, dead, DEAD good!’ Getintothis - 'Bigger things await them' The Pentatonic - 'A young band with a lot of talent' Northern Alive - 'You are immediately drawn in from the start of the set' Halfway to Nowhere - 'The Horrors of Sobriety can reasonably be described as a true banger' Sound City+ - 'Next up, the bloody wonderful @thezangwillsUK' Popped Music - ‘The Zangwills have smashed it’

Wish You Said

Indie Pop

This alt-soul outfit from London are a career artist in the making. Known for illuminating a deep love of classic soul and Motown with melodic pop, The King’s Parade indulge us with a soul-inspired blueprint of their very own, consistently offering a timeless familiarity and emotional authenticity. that sees a loyal and expectant fanbase continue to grow by the day. 2020 brings us the release of their debut album due for release this December; another stunning collection of songs from the group, produced by Guy Massey (Ed Sheeran, Jack Savoretti, The Libertines).

Clock Watching

Through their songwriting, Oh Papa explore the vulnerability and fragility of ego and learning how to process and express emotion. Taking sonic inspiration from the great singer-songwriters of Laurel Canyon, their first release Papa Les garnered support from BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, the latter praising the “irresistible Americana groove and understated English vocals”. This earned the band support slots for the likes of Billie Marten, Easy Life, Boy Azooga and Japanese punk legends Shonen Knife. With comparisons to the rootsy Americana of Kevin Morby, the wry lyrical content of Andy Shauf and Courtney Barnett, Oh papa are continuing a tradition of intimate and insightful songwriting for a new generation.

Better Late Than Never

Indie, Pop

Drawing inspiration from psychological revolution, visual arts, and 20th century counterculture, the result is a Factory-era creative outlet for a disenfranchised generation. Wings Of Desire is simply a mirror to the planetary shift we are all experiencing, to permeate the zeitgeist and remind us all that there is more to living than what we consider tangible. Taking influence from readings such as Noam Chomsky’s work “Manufacturing Consent” - which proposed that media had effectively become system-supportive propaganda – or the lectures of writer and philosopher Alan Watts - who explored the nature of perception, ignorance, awakening and how these inform identity.

Daft

Through their songwriting, Oh Papa explore the vulnerability and fragility of ego and learning how to process and express emotion. Taking sonic inspiration from the great singer-songwriters of Laurel Canyon, their first release Papa Les garnered support from BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, the latter praising the “irresistible Americana groove and understated English vocals”. This earned the band support slots for the likes of Billie Marten, Easy Life, Boy Azooga and Japanese punk legends Shonen Knife. With comparisons to the rootsy Americana of Kevin Morby, the wry lyrical content of Andy Shauf and Courtney Barnett, Oh papa are continuing a tradition of intimate and insightful songwriting for a new generation.