#DIÁRIODESHOWSINDICA: 8 alternative rock bands you must listen now!

Check it out all the bands from Scotland, Ireland, United States, United Kingdom and even Japan!

THE LONELY TOGETHER – DARK WATER

Genre: Alternative Rock

Country: Scotland

The Lonely Togetherrecently released the single “Dark Water”. A song with very strong bass from beginning to the end, guitar riffs mixed with synthesizers and Baillie‘s melodic voice, which together, leave a dense feeling for the listener.

Just like all the duality that the band usually works, making music that talks about love / sadness, hope / anger, beauty / pain, in “Dark Water” you can feel the melancholy and deep fluidity in each word spoken by the vocalist. After all, according to the lyrics of the single, this water is killing him. Listen:

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Did you like it? The debut LP “Everything Viewed Backwards Through The Rearviewmirror”, by The Lonely Together is comming July 2021!

DISTOPIA – HEALING

Genre: Alternative Rock

Country: United States

As the saying goes “after the storm comes the rainbow”, after going to the bottom of the well as in the previous song, let’s talk about overcoming.

The second song on today’s list was written with an optimistic eye during a dark period. For this reason, it takes the name “Healing”.

 “I found that I was getting depressed with my writing, so I wanted to try a different message, but with a similar sound and attitude.” Affirm the vocalist.

“Healing” demonstrates, through strident vocals, the frantic feeling of someone who has finally won a battle. You can feel during the evolution of the music, this rise!

Discover now the first official launch of the American alternative rock band, Distopia.

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SOMEFINN – STARLET’S DREAM

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: Ireland

Do you think that knowing your greatest weakness is an attribute to become stronger?

Paul Finn, lead singer and songwriter for the Irish band SOMEFINN, questions this issue in his new release “Starlet’s Dream”.

The band’s sound transitions between alternative and indie rock. The electric guitars that go along with the light voice, but full of conviction when pronouncing each verse, make “Starlet’s Dream”, a trendy hit and at the same time, reflective.

Listen now to the first single from SOMEFINN‘s debut album:

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ALEX JAMES – I SAID THAT YOU LOOKED FINE

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: United Kingdom

TheAlex James band manages to turn their challenge into electrifying songs. Despite the lively rhythm that the single “I Said that You Looked Fine” carries, the story that inspired this work is the feeling of rejection.

In this second release, you can feel the musical influence of bands like Royal Blood, Oasis and Foo Fighters. But, Alex James‘ main goal is not just to be another alternative rock band that plays on his favorite player.

“My band’s goal is to raise awareness of disabilities, highlight the importance of accessibility within the music scene and continue the long rock tradition of challenging preconceptions through live music and being in a wheelchair. Music really helped me to live with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy … I create music to have fun, to help others and to leave a legacy for those I will eventually leave behind. “

Listen now to the single “I Said that You Looked Fine”:

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LUNAR RIPTIDE – MICROWAVE

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: United States

The fifth song on the list today is that suffering rock that we love so much! Yes, let’s talk about love. Or rather, how difficult, but not impossible, it is to say goodbye to one.

“Microwave” is the second track on the album “Better Us”, released in April 2020. The intention of the band Lunar Riptide when composing “Microwave”, is that if you are going through some relationship breakdown, this song can help you to move on.

Even if it is not your case, press play and enjoy the sound! I promise you will enjoy it too!

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UGLY BEAUTIFUL – SUNRISE

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: Ireland

Formed in 2007, the Irish band Ugly Beautiful decided during the pandemic to resume some old compositions and return to the alternative rock / grunge music scene. In April 2021, they released their new hit “Sunrise”.

The music starts with the sound of mysterious guitars, and then the chorus comes with a little more life. Just as they show in the animation of the video clip, which starts gray and then a little color appears, and the dynamics of “Sunrise” follows this dinamic.

“The song tells the story of two people trying to help each other in this unforgiving, confused and disturbing world in which we live. ”Says the vocalist.

Watch now the animation of “Sunrise”, the new single from the band Ugly Beautiful:

SOCCER*SCHOOL – TRAVEL

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: Japan

In recent times we have summarized the oriental bands in the k-pop style, but today, I want to introduce you to the alternative rock band Soccer*School!

With sound references from the 90s, Soccer * School released the single “Travel” in March 2021, reflecting on the adventure that life is and how in some moments, we feel a little lost in this journey.

Listen to “Travel” and embark on this nostalgia that is to remember everything you have lived until today, think about who you have become and do not forget to be honest with yourself!

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ABNORM – EVERYTHING TEMPORARY

Genre: Alternative Rock – Indie

Country: United Kingdom

The band Abnorm was founded just before the first lockdown in the city of Newcastle and has already received the local band of the year for the Nova Radio Awards 2020, shortly after releasing the debut album “Citrus”.

Recently, Abnorm released the single “Everything Temporary”. The song talks about that unwanted feeling when you know that what you’re enjoying is about to come to an end. Also, about learning how to deal with frustrations in life.

“Everything Temporary is about expressing how angry and frustrated you are at being helpless. ”Says the vocalist.

And since nothing lasts forever, take the opportunity now to hear this new hit by the band Abnorm:

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All these songs in on the official playlist of Diário de Shows on Spotify! #DiáriodeShowsINDICA.

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