1 July 2024
Band: LONGSTRYDE
Who: An Irish indie trio, the core of two brothers, Tommy and Ricky. The name ‘Longstryde’ again has familial origins, taken from the brother’s grandmother as she yelled in support of Ricky as he competed in sprints. The name took on a wider meaning for the brothers, becoming a mantra of determination and to succeed in spite of whatever obstacle might disrupt their path.
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Debut: SUPERHUMAN.
TUTV: What a voice, what a tune, what a debut. Longstryde is a glorious pop anthem that touches heart and soul all the way through. It’s the sort of afire piece that activates your adrenalin flow from the first spin on. Epic debut. Super stuff.
Artist: VICTORIA PAX
Who: The artistic moniker of Belgian
singer/songwriter Vito Dhaenens.
Debut: ME OH MY OH WHY
Pax: “Me Oh My Oh Why” is a song about the hopeless but futile search for beauty and meaning in dark, foggy times. It’s about comparing yourself to those walking in the sunlight while you wither away in the mist through destructive thought patterns. You try to escape it,
but only sink deeper until you break into a thousand pieces. Your mask falls off, and you faint at the sight of your own reflection. And then suddenly, a major chord resonates, the sun begins to shine.”
TUTV: Expect a bittersweet symphony that captures your moody mindset slowly but surely. Impassionated, perfervid and richly orchestrated, like a daydream in sweeping motion. Dhaenens‘ smooth vocals match the song’s sepia-colored melancholia perfectly. And is that English romantic songsmith Richard Hawley on guitar?
Bingo.
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Photo by Nathan James
Band: BOYR!OT
Who: Self-proclaimed “edgy chaotic queerdos” made up of Greg Driscoll and Brendan Eprile, crashing onto the music scene with a compelling fusion of alternative sound, blending the essence of the 2000s pop-punk era with contemporary electronic elements. Hailing from Los Angeles, this band’s music resonates deeply with outcasts, rebels, and nonconformists, embodying a message of self-acceptance and defiance against societal norms.
Debut single: MAIN CHARACTER
“The song serves as a powerful anthem symbolizing
the band’s imminent rise to prominence.
TUTV: In these grim times of devastating wars, human intolerance and
my, myself and I egoism, jump for joy tunes like this one are welcome on
my headphones any day of the week. Main Character has a terrifically lusty
and life-celebrating vibe.
It’s a guitar-infused disco booster with vivacious vocals injecting this
fervent firecracker with an extra doses of energy. Think House Of Pain
jumping around.
Get addicted to life and BOYR!OT.
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Band: SPLEEN
Who: 3 young Italian dogs completing their
high school this year. They produce a melting
pot of grunge, punk, and noise.
Debut: DYSTOPIC SCHOOL
The title track of their debut EP.
TUTV: It’s always a thrilling pleasure to see/hear young gunslingers
get up, stand up and do your head in with a smashing debut. And this
is what happens here. Spleen turn up the amps and rattle ‘n’ rumble their
butts off. My ears detect some Green Day echoes and a salvo of fiery riffs
and sharp-cutting hooks. Way to go, raggazi!
Let’s roll.
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Artist: LAWRENCE HART
Who: Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist/composer whose style expresses
a logical, science-savvy mind with emotion-evoking vibes; superbly sharp production
skills with hot heavy beats and club-ready cuts; all creating a sound both dancefloor-primed and perfect listening pleasure.
Debut: JUST BELONG
TUTV: Old skool techno beats activate your whole body here from the get-go.
Ambient rapture with some mind-bending jungle jauntiness and sensuous female
vocals accelerate your bloodstream’s rush. Just what you need to go bonkers on any summer party. Be sure your physical condition is top, before swirling yourself dizzy.