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One of 2025's breakout stars, The Slates, are back with @thestoneroses.bsky.social inspired single 'Understand the Groove'.

They've stepped off the gas for this one, but the power remains. indie-psyche that'll continue to propel them to the masses.

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The Slates - Understand the Groove — Traveller's Tunes
We review the single ‘Understand The Groove’ from The Slates.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BANGER ALERT!

Fitzroy Holt new single 'Around the Wreakin' is a monster of a single. A rabid untameable animal that demands serious attention.

Read more here:
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Fitzroy Holt - Around the Wreakin — Traveller's Tunes
Dudley’s Fitzroy Holt is back with his new single ‘Around the Wreakin’, the first to be released via Libertines drummer Gary Powell’s label 25 Hour Convenience Store . *banner image credit: Patsy...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Kickstart your day right with Modern Guilt
in our New Band Spotlight section.

With the coolness of the @thestrokes.bsky.social & the enthralling joy of @supergrasshq.bsky.social they're destined to go far.

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Modern Guilt — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features London band Modern Guilt.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
One week today sees the release of Colour TV comeback single 'iBaby'.

After a 2-year hiatus, they're back and better than ever!

Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/colour-tv-ibaby

FFO Gene @suedehq.bsky.social
Colour TV – iBaby — Traveller's Tunes
We review the latest single iBaby from West Country band Colour TV.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Happy Release day Ecko

Single after single, the young Ayr outfit continues to stride forward, cool af, armed with slick licks and great vocals.

Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/ecko-danny-mackenzie

FFO Marseille / Pastel / The Bracknall
Ecko – Danny Mackenzie — Traveller's Tunes
We review the single Danny Mackenzie from Ayr band Ecko.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Birmingham's Charm have unleashed hell on their new single 'Icy Fingers'.

Huge riffs, devilish licks, and monster solos unite on this behemoth guitar record!

Read more here:
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FFO BRMC @theblackkeys.bsky.social
Charm - Icy Fingers — Traveller's Tunes
We review the single Icy Fingers from Birmingham band Charm.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Derbyshire's Alchemy

Pulling from the greats like @kulashaker.bsky.social & @mansunofficial.bsky.social, they showcase an ability to unite big crowds in moments of beauty.

Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/alchmey
ALCHMEY — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Derbyshire band ALCHMEY.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In our 2nd helping of New Band Spotlight today comes Yorkshire's The Daltons

Guttural rock 'n' roll destined to blow away the fakers!

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FFO Ecko Arctic Monkeys Supergrass
The Daltons — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Leeds band The Daltons.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight is the London band Daydreamers.

Crisp and poignant indie guitars that are destined to charm the masses!

Read more:
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FFO Blossoms Sea Girls The Courteeners
Daydreamers — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features London band Daydreamers..
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October 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our next New Band Spotlight features Birmingham band Red Light Camera

From the angelic to the angular, their licks are beset with hooks that will surely catapult them to big stages.

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FFO Arctic Monkeys The Clause Franz Ferdinand The Lathums
Red Light Camera — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Birmingham band Red Light Camera.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our next New Band Spotlight section is Coventry's shortstraw.

They unite punk, polemic, grime, & nu-rave in raw tunes. It's easy to see why Hak Baker, Soft Play, & @thelibs.bsky.social are fans

Read more here:
travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/shortstraw

FFO @entershikaris.bsky.social Hadouken
shortstraw. — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Coventry band Shortstraw.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
On the 17th October, Marseille releases their new single 'Fever'.

A howling beast of rock 'n' roll which ushers in frontman Will Brown as the UK's next icon.

Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/marseille-fever

FFO @rideox4official.bsky.social @thecrooksuk.bsky.social
Marseille – Fever — Traveller's Tunes
We review the latest single ‘Fever’ from Derby band Marseille.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This past Friday, The Utopiates released their latest single, 'Let's Make This Happen'.

With subtle grooves and poignant lyrics, they're a band that knows who they are and expresses it with supreme confidence.

Read more:
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The Utopiates  - Let’s Make This Happen — Traveller's Tunes
We review the latest single ‘Let’s Make This Happen’ from London band The Utopiates
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October 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
London's Pynch released their 2nd album on Friday. 'Beautiful Noise' is a poetic journey through the melancholy and philosophical dilemmas of your 20s.

It's an absolute triumph!

Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/pynch...

FFO @thestrokes.bsky.social @weddingpresent.bsky.social
Pynch – Beautiful Noise — Traveller's Tunes
We review the second album ‘Beautiful Noise’ from London band Pynch.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hull troubadour Pablo Carrizo recently released his third single 'Bit of Me'.

Tinged with the 00s greats, Carrizo showcases soulful vocals and toys with cadence like an established pro.

Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/pablo-carrizo-bit-of-me

FFO Jack Penate Louis Dunford The Ks
Pablo Carrizo – Bit of Me — Traveller's Tunes
We review the latest single from Hull songwriter Pablo Carrizo.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight are London's Sodden Pelt.

As post-punk becomes stale and bloated, Sodden Pelt ignite an alt-folk scene full of dark and dank characters to revel in.

Read all about them here:
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Sodden Pelt — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features London band Sodden Pelt.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight section is Niall Logue. The former Lacuna Bloome frontman has been working with @bessatwell.bsky.social producer Michael Smith and the results are impressive.

Read more here:
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Niall Logue — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features London-based singer-songwriter Niall Logue.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Preston outfit The Cases tune up for This Feeling Test Transmission at Signature Brew Haggerston tomorrow night with their heartfelt new single 'Leaving Behind'.

Read all about it here:
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The Cases – Leaving Behind — Traveller's Tunes
We review Preston band The Cases new single Leaving Behind.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A double helping of New Band Spotlight today. Next up are Barry outfit Bendricks.

Brothers in rock 'n' roll. Will it ever catch on?

Read all about their unique style here:
travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/bendricks

FFO Blur Kasabian The Strokes
Bendricks — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Barry band Bendricks.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight are London's Laughter.

They blend the escapist fog of MVB & the melody of Tame Impala with great vocals to breathe new life into #shoegaze.

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FFO
@markgardener.bsky.social @mikiberenyi.bsky.social
Laughter — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features London band Laughter.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are London's Slumber.

After hearing rave reviews from their @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social gig from Indie Cult Club, we were desperate to check them out.

Read all about the six-piece here:
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Slumber — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features East London band Slumber.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Bristol's Holy Youth Movement have been eye-catching for a few years now, but on their new single 'Fearless', they emerge as frontrunners.

Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/holy-youth-movement-fearless
Holy Youth Movement – Fearless — Traveller's Tunes
Bristol’s Holy Youth Movement have returned with their new single ‘Fearless’. It was produced and mixed by the legendary Jagz Kooner ( Sabres Of Paradise/ Primal Scream / Andrew Weatherall) at his ...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Festival season may be over but, new music still reigns. Check out the indomitable force that is Lydons in our New Band Spotlight feature:

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FFO @wunderhorse.bsky.social @fontainesdublin.bsky.social @thecure.com
Lydons — Traveller's Tunes
This New Band Spotlight features Midlands band Lydons.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We caught the indomitable spirit of @wunderhorse.bsky.social at @truckfestival.bsky.social last month.

Felt like a band at a tipping point, saying goodbye to potential, and hello to success.

Read all about their intensely poignant set here:
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📸 Gary Walker
Wunderhorse: Main Stage, Truck Festival — Traveller's Tunes
We review Wunderhorse’s main stage set at 2025’s Truck Festival.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our next @truckfestival.bsky.social review comes via Maystones. A raw, gritty snapshot of the alternative scene’s fight for survival.

Read more:
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📸Alan Wells
Maystones: This Feeling, Truck Festival — Traveller's Tunes
A live review of the Hertfordshire band Maystones at Truck Festival.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM