Category: Alternative/Rock/Metal

O.H.

The Band of The Week contest in the fourth week of it’s existence was won by the Bulgarian hardcore-metal machines O.H, recently celebrating their thirteenth anniversary. Created in 2001 in Vidin, Bulgaria by Kiki on guitar and Bambi on drums,…

Radio Radio

Radio Radio from South London won the second Band Of The Week contest with their mixture of modern indie, British punk and old school rock’n roll vibe. Luke Gordon on drums, Louis Mueller – lead vocals & rhythm guitar, Walker…

The Ghosts of Kodiak

The Ghosts of the Kodiak embody the “diamond in the rough”. Hailing from Clemson, South Carolina, this Indie-Rock band has packed more depth and passion into their latest release, “Lifting Up the Ceilings”, than most bands pack into an entire…

Cross Wires

Cross Wires are an exciting post-punk band from East London/Essex I just discovered, consisting of Jonathan Chapman – vocals, Peter Muller – guitar, Pete Letch – bass and Ian Clarke on drums. The four guys played their first gig at…

The Koniac Net

It’s not very often that I find indie artists from India. Actually, David Abraham is the very first one. Spawning all the way from Bombay under a stage name The Koniac Net, David creates sensual and smart alternative rock that…

The Divers

The Divers are a London-based alternative rock band that blends grungy spirit with brit-pop sound. I found about them through Soundcloud and digged the easiness and sincerity of “The way you are”, as well as the melody of “Hang Around”.…

Rock legend Lou Reed Dies at 71

Lewis Allan “Lou” Reed  (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013)  Lou Reed best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground died yesterday from what AP reported as “liver-related ailment”. After the breakup of the band his solo career spanned several decades.…

Kid Tested

I’ve always liked Ohio bands (except The Black Keys, but I don’t really want to open this topic) so here is one that I got submission from last week and caught my attention. Alternative rockers Kid Tested just released their…