The Mancunian
five, signed to Epic Sony, are a plasticy-pop band who
don't take themselves too seriously. 'U Got The Power' is one of
their best yet and takes a retro dip into 90s dance: expect plenty of
melodic hooks and high-energy choruses. They're on tour with Bastille
right now, and will be doing headline shows at Manchester, Sheffield
and London in November – you're guaranteed a very entertaining
night.
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Sir Sly
Dark and heavy, yet somehow refreshing, Sir Sly is no stranger to exposing shadows
through their music. The LA trio are relatively new, but their six
available songs pose promising talent. 'Gold' is a dark shade of a
loss but eventual empowerment – chugging along with a heavy
bass-line. They're coming to Manchester and London in November, so if
you know what's good for you, check 'em out.
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Sam Smith
Known for his
collaborations with Naughty Boy and Disclosure, Sam Smith is set to
sail high for 2014 – his soaring vocals could compete with Mariah
Carey and his solo stuff is powerfully emotive. His new single,
'Nirvana' is a stunning sequel to 'Safe With Me' and has been
praised by Dan Smith from Bastille, Theo Hutchcraft from HURTS and
Radio 1. Catch him on his 2014 tour before he gets too big (and expensive) for our
student budget.
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Seasfire
A band that could
well be models as well, the Seasfire boys from Bristol are no novice
in creating atmospheric, eerie indie-pop. Josh Thorner's vocals
transcend in octaves throughout each song, creating some really
powerful tracks. 'Oh Lucifer' is their newest song and another
highlight is 'We Will Wake' – a chilling but ultimately beautiful
tune.
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San Cisco
Hailing from
Australia, San Cisco are all about creating happy-go-lucky songs
which parade a colourful calibre of indie. Think a more chilled MGMT
combined with a sweeter, crisper Noah and the Whale. Their song
'Beach' is sunny-tinted brilliance and can brighten any dreary day.
Get a free download of 'Metaphors' on their Facebook page.
Words by Jess Dawson
