New Band of the Week: Drella

Bradford trio Drella combine gritty guitars and acutely politicised lyrics in a catchy punky rock sound that they describe as “powerful, political and energetic.”

New Band of the Week: The New Normal

Our final New Band of the Week of 2023 takes us over to the east coast of Northern Ireland to discover punk rock quartet The New Normal. The band have crafted a lively punk sound that they describe as “loud and angry” and tell us “if you’ve ever played any of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, we are for you!”

New Band of the Week: Read The Room

Norfolk band Read The Room have crafted an infectious pop-rock sound that fuses elements of alternative rock and emo and they describe as “non-stop bops.”

New Band of the Week: WYRES

Manchester band WYRES aim to transport you back to 2004 with an infectious and nostalgic punk rock sound that they describe as “serious MySpace vibes” and”melodic, sincere and no-nonsense.”

GigRadar Fresh Tunes: September 2023

Every first Friday of the month, we aim to bring you the latest new music from new rock and metal bands all over the world. And this month we’re back with 42 new tracks added to our Spotify playlist GigRadar Fresh Tunes.

Introducing: The Dead Krazukies

French band The Dead Krazukies offer up a hugely enjoyable nod to 90s skate punk with metal and hardcore edges that they summarise as “energetic, dramatic and catchy” – and definitely not emo.

New Band Of The Week: Mother Vulture

Exciting British newcomers Mother Vulture combine filthy riffing, stunning vocals and beefy breakdowns in an intoxicating bluesy, punky rock sound they describe as “chaotic, energetic and intense.” Indeed, the band claims their music is so chaotic it will “leave you with horrific injuries.”