Band chemistry is a strange, undefinable, and intangible thing, but when it’s there, it’s undeniable. And it’s undeniable that new duo The Exact Opposite have it in spades. That much is clear from the first listen of their debut album, Skill Issue, a record that fizzes and fizzles with a very tangible chemistry that should and needs to be listened to from beginning to end. That it’s just singer/guitarist Jamie Stuart and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Nigel Powell makes the depth, richness, and full-bodied texture of these songs all the more impressive.

Exploding onto the London music scene with unparalleled vigor, The Breakdown are a sensational melodic rock band that brilliantly fuses iconic British influences with cutting-edge modern rock elements. Reunited in serendipity, this extraordinary quintet triumphed over adversity during lockdown, unleashing their mesmerizing debut album, ‘Open the Barricades’. Now regularly performing in and around London and featuring on a number of high-profile music blogs.

Born in Luanda, Angola, Tende Kasha's early years were marked by the harsh realities of war in the working-class neighborhood of Bairro Popular. At the tender age of 10, he was sent to Portugal by his parents to escape the turmoil and uncertainty of his homeland. Despite his challenges, Tende Kasha found solace and passion in music at a young age. With a natural inclination towards singing, he sought refuge in the melodies that filled the airwaves, igniting a lifelong love affair with music.

Trash Pals is an indie rock duo formed by multifaceted artists Conor Rayne and Gabe Schnider. Their warm, upbeat songs encourage listeners to lean into how they feel, whether it’s the messiness of processing loss, the urge to dance until their legs fall off, or everything in between. After meeting as little kids at summer camp while both inconsolably homesick, these pals’ friendship spans nearly 15 years; their music is an extension of their trust in one another and a form of processing the joys and challenges of living life fully.

In 2008, Dominique Lemaire (songwriter and performer) founded the band Énée. The band released two EPs, an album, and several singles for more than twenty-five titles in total. Today, in parallel with the group Énée, Dominique Lemaire creates The Domi, a solo (but not solitary) pop and rock project made of short and incisive pieces but also softer lofi pieces. The Domi is a happy mix of dream pop and rock, where energy and melody blend perfectly.