Our monthly round up of Artists we’ve been loving this month, with one picked each week, whether its an old favourite with a new release, a new discovery or just someone we have had on repeat.
Week 1: Girl and Girl
Recently, we keep coming across Australian bands that catch our eye, one of which is Girl and Girl. Originating in Queensland, the four piece produces funky indie rock with the post punk edge that today’s Australian music scene does so well.
The band started with Vocalist Kai James and guitarist Jayden Williams from Kai’s garage, where they were joined by Kai’s aunt Melissa James (‘Aunt Liss’) on drums and later bassist Fraser Bell. After several successful EPs, they released debut album ‘Call a Doctor’ last year. Call a Doctor is an honest, catchy and amusing exploration of mental health, unique in both sound and lyrics.
Girl and Girl released new single ‘Okay’ this week and we’ve had it on repeat since, inspiring this artist of the week. We can’t wait to see what else they have to offer in the future!
Week 2: Basht
There’s something quietly relentless about Basht. The Irish band has been gaining momentum with each release, and with “Stockholm” out now, it’s evident they’re not interested in playing it safe. The track, a brooding slow burn laced with jagged edges, follows the equally gripping “Vain,” both from their upcoming second EP, Bitter and Twisted, set to release on May 9th.
If you enjoy the intensity of Wunderhorse or early 2000s bands like Interpol and Bloc Party, Basht will feel like familiar territory but with a bite that is uniquely their own. Their sound draws from the grit of the ’90s grunge scene, but it is more than just a throwback; there is a sense of restraint and urgency that keeps things feeling fresh and volatile.
Lyrically, they navigate themes of detachment, reckoning, and emotional erosion, never heavy-handed but always evocative. Their emotional clarity, combined with their unflinching sonic palette, distinguishes them.
We’re counting down to Bitter and Twisted and even more to hearing these new tracks live. Catch them on tour next month. You’ll want to be able to say you saw them before the big wave hits.
Week 3: Permanent (Joy)
We had seen Permanent (Joy) open for Inhaler in Bristol the night before, reminding us what a great band they are. The Liverpool based indie rock band blend melodic and atmospheric guitar with story-driven lyrics, creating a unique sound which is a welcome addition to almost any playlist.
Reinventing themselves from the dissolution of previous band Blondes, Alex Davison and Dan Stroud joined with Noah Roche and Dave Annis and released ‘Despair Will Make Me A Modern Man’ last month, their first EP as Permanent (Joy). With influences from Radiohead, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Fleetwood Mac, the EP solidified the bands position in the up and coming music scene and showed their versatility as a band. Alongside emotionally-charged ballads such as singles Josephine and Aeroplane, Permanent (Joy)’s debut EP also includes more experimental songs such as ‘Untitled’ which is a largely spoken-word piece with intense drums and snippets of dreamy vocals. Leaning into alternative rock influences, ‘I Wanna Go Home’ is another favourite of ours.
An impressive independent project, Permanent (Joy) are winning over the hearts of many after opening for Inhaler and Blossoms recently, and are building the momentum to continue taking the indie music scene by storm.
Week 4: Sorry
Sorry have never been a band you can easily pin down and that’s exactly what makes them so magnetic. Formed in London by childhood friends Asha Lorenz and Louis O’Bryen, and joined by Lincoln Barrett, Campbell Baum, and Marco Pini, they’ve built a sound that defies easy genre labels, pulling from indie rock, electronic, and experimental influences to create something slippery, sharp, and always a few steps ahead.
Their latest single, “Jetplane,” was released earlier this month, carrying that same weightless unease that has become a signature. It’s a slow unravel, a song that feels as if it’s constantly on the verge of taking off.
We caught them opening for Fontaines D.C. last year, and it was one of those sets that makes you immediately want more. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long; their headline tour kicks off next month, and we’re counting down the days. With any luck, we might even get a taste of some unreleased material along the way.