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Sounds like:
Viagra Boys,
Preoccupations,
Fontaines D.C.
By
Stacy Klein
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Jan 7, 2022
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Ah, it’s so good to have some indie-post-punk back in the mix. Shame clearly shows their old-school influence - The Clash seems to have been a pretty big influence for them, and you can hear this coming through in ...
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2

Sounds like:
Blossoms,
Black Honey,
Dream Wife
By
Stacy Klein
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Feb 27, 2021
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With their first single off their third album, Blue Weekend, Wolf Alice has cemented why they’re one of the best bands in the UK (as if we needed the reminder.)“The Last Man on Earth” begins with a pared-down combi...
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3

Sounds like:
The Buzzcocks,
The Sex Pistols,
Parquet Courts
By
Elliott Godden
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Apr 2, 2019
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IDLES are a British punk band reviving the genre in every way they can, from swimming shorts and tighty-whities on stage to loud guitars and aggressive vocals.
"GREAT," off the album Joy as an Act of Resistance kicks off with a thunderous bass line ...
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4

Sounds like:
Kasabian,
The Last Shadow Puppets,
Franz Ferdinand
By
Jennifer Buchanan
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Aug 3, 2018
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The title track of Miles Kane’s new album, Coup De Grace, is a fine bit of British indie rock. Not as much of a departure from the Last Shadow Puppets’ sound as the other tracks he has pre-released from this record, the song drips of glam rock opulen...
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5

Sounds like:
Royal Blood,
Phoenix,
Kassassin Street
By
Connor Dillman
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Feb 9, 2017
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The Modern Strangers have only been around for about a year, but already they're one of the most intriguing new bands in the U.K. thanks to the groove/rock explosions they've sent into online orbit so far.
One of these is this track, "Vanilla," a jo...
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6

Sounds like:
Arctic Monkeys,
The Strokes
By
Dylan Heneck
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Feb 2, 2017
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There has to be some word to describe the feeling of desperation for wanting a British accent. I'd likely change my name to Jamie or Noel as well. Nikes, check. Nike hat, check.
Wait, am I describing that I want to be a chav? Perhaps I'm in a bit t...
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7

Sounds like:
MIllions,
Alabama Shakes,
Saint Motel
By
Justin Lam
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Oct 16, 2016
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If you've been craving some classic British rock and roll, then you've certainly come to the right place. Brighton quartet Of Empires has delivered an absolute gem of a single in "Baby Darlin' Sugar," which has undoubtedly revived the soul of rock an...
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8

Sounds like:
Band of Skulls,
Arctic Monkeys,
Fun Lovin Criminals
By
Almond Ivan
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May 1, 2016
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The juxtaposition of this record really surprised me. Alternative rock is not really my preferred genre, however, this one is so damn unique that I just loved it.
"Going To Hell" starts out heavy and then goes a bit wavy after the intro. The Bristol...
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