mark sound, adding a more progressive twist; reminiscent of The Coral, Mac Demarco and Smith Westerns. This concoction of sound and skilful song writing is sure to see Blossoms blossom into one of the hottest prospects in British guitar music for 2014. www.facebook.com/ blossomsband
CHARLES HOWL 2013 saw Charles Howl release the storming single ‘Surf Trem’ via Lo Recordings and an impressive self-titled EP via Stockholm/London label PNKSLM. Charles Howl is the brainchild of their singer and song writer Charles himself, who originally started out with an acoustic project, previously recording under the moniker Jerry Tropicano. He congregated a band equipped with a new title and the act has since developed into a live outfit performing a solid dose of rock with psychedelic undertones. Recent tracks promise Charles Howl shunning away from simple distortion and instead refining and sharpening his song-writing while upping the pop. Building on his lyrics the Londoner crafts his own unique vision of perfectly catchy melodies with an angel complex, similar in some ways to a grungier Kurt Vile and very reminiscent of Thee Oh Sees. Unlike other bands from the same genre however Charles Howl’s vocals manage to stand out even though they might be soaked in reverb. The band’s knack for harmonies, chiming guitars and throbbing bass lines backed up by driving drum beats and exceptional song-writing make them ones to watch out for. www.facebook.com/charleshowlmusic soundcloud.com/charleshowl
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