indie interviews
Meet: Former Field Mice alumni Michael Hiscock of The Gentle Spring
After shaping the sound of indie pop with The Field Mice, Michael Hiscock has returned with The Gentle Spring, a project steeped in reflection, melody, and a search for simplicity. With their recent single Looking Back at the World and an album that explores themes of regret, joy, and moving forward, Hiscock speaks to us …
Meet: Floodhounds Jack Flynn on Grit, Graft, and Noel Gallagher’s Harsh Advice
Sheffield-based trio Floodhounds have been tearing up the UK’s rock scene with their high-energy blend of indie, punk, and blues-infused riffs. With their latest single One Horse Race out now and a big London headline show on the horizon, we caught up with frontman Jack Flynn to talk about the band’s evolution, DIY ethics, and …
Meet: Young Knives – A Chaotic Patchwork of Brilliance
Ahead of their Brudenell Social Club show and fresh off the release of their latest album, Landfill, we caught up with Henry and Tom Dartnell to discuss their creative process, live performances, and the ever-present push and pull of making music in the modern age. The new Young Knives album, Landfill, is a brilliant, ever …
Meet: We sit down with C Duncan and talk lush sounds, home studios and the beauty in imperfection
C Duncan has built a reputation for crafting intricate, dreamlike music that bridges classical composition with contemporary songwriting. With his latest album, It’s only a love song, he has embraced an even richer, more orchestral sound- a culmination of his work to date. We caught up with the Scottish musician ahead of his Independent venue …
Meet: Ahead of her new sixth album Wildfires, we speak with Polly Paulusma
Polly Paulusma’s sixth studio album, Wildfires, marks a bold new chapter in her illustrious career. Released on February 28th via One Little Independent Records and Wild Sound, this expansive double album spans nearly two hours, blending folk instrumentation with spoken-word poetry and immersive natural soundscapes. Produced by the renowned Ethan Johns, Wildfires takes listeners on …
Meet: Ahead of her new album “You and I are Earth” we sit down with Anna B Savage
Anna B Savage’s third album, You & i are Earth, feels like an invitation into a deeply personal yet universal exploration of connection—between people, places, and the natural world. Following her critically lauded albums A Common Turn and in|FLUX, Savage’s new work strikes a remarkable balance: intimate yet open-ended, delicate yet emotionally charged. Sounds of …
Meet: Dublin’s Hotgirl
Dublin newcomers Hotgirl began as the bedroom project of singer/songwriter Ashley Abbedeen. Since sharing debut single on Soundcloud back in 2021 the band has seen new members, EPs and many a live show. With a new EP due out early next year, the quartet have shared the lead single ‘In Your Head’ via Cartoon Records …
Meet: Lyrical Larrikin Gemma Rogers
Lyrical larrikin Gemma Rogers has words for the wise. Those already in the know recently gathered in Hackney to celebrate with Gemma at the Ode To Records label launch. Biting wit and edgy social commentary poured out as freely as the bottle of rum Gemma was pouring down the throats of her spellbound fans at …
Meet: Rising Star Joshua Scarratt
After wowing us here at Backseat Mafia with his debut single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’, we sat down to find out a little bit more about rising star Joshua Scarratt. Give us a potted history of yourself I have been writing music since my teens, playing in various bands whilst in my …
Meet: Indie Newcomer Big Warm Bed
Leeds indie newcomer Big Warm Bed (Jacob Andrews) has announced his debut EP ‘Shores I’m Swimming In’ due for release on the 26th of September via Dance To The Radio (Ellur, Far Caspian, Low Hummer, Youth Sector). His new single ‘Can’t Quit’ is out now, following his debut single ‘Should’ve Seen it Coming‘, which was …