The Indie Scene

Unsurprisingly, as soon as I saw an advertisement for Vant's Esquires gig, I knew I had to go. No matter what we had planned for the 31st of March (now over a few months ago), we were going to that gig. I was pleasantly surprised to see the tickets were cheap for such a quality act - especially as we had sustained the bargain of seeing three amazing acts in one night. As I had previously listened to Tangerines, the only act left as an unknowing surprise were 'Timeless Lizards'. With the promise of two headliners for the price of one, I knew the night would be better than either of us could anticipate. If you've ever been to see one of your favourite bands, especially after they've played the likes of Reading and Leeds, then you know the feeling you get from the intimacy, the sweaty mosh pit, but most of all the pride. However, it's an indescribable feeling - knowing that the band you're seeing in this epically cozy venue will probably never play to such a ...

After releasing their debut single 'Lost and Found' on the 14th April, the second single to come from Sheffield indie (self-proclaimed as 'indie glitter' - they're not wrong) six-piece The Seamonsters is aptly titled 'Wonderland.' Since coming together as a band in 2013 to selling their own merchandise, you can clearly tell all of their best efforts have gone into this invigorating summer soundtrack. As I have had this on repeat since Sunday and have familiarised myself with the lyrics, not to mention the rip-roaring riff that makes the song that certified summer anthem, I've had the catchy hook stuck in my head all week. Even when you listen to this once, you're definitely going to have the enigmatic chorus "baby, baby, take me to wonderland / show me crazy things I don't understand" stuck in your head someway and somehow. This new tune is definitely a massive step in affirming the groups place in the current indie scene, creat...