You may not have noticed but Already Heard has been a longtime advocate of the UK DIY scene. In the past, we’ve highlighted underground acts in a variety of ways. Most notably our former “Something For The Weekend” feature and our second “Recommends” compilation highlighted a crop of exciting bands.
To continue on the tradition, we asked Cheshire emo/shoegaze group Leatherneck to pick out of nine underground bands you should be made aware of.
Simmer
It’s not because we’re best buds, it’s the fact that they churn out bangers like there’s no tomorrow. Their new line up is as fresh as a daisy and the hits keep on flowing. Alex wanted me to use this to get Ju back and call him a prick but he’s a top lad. They all are, lasses included.
Restrict
Straight up hardcore from Manchester. They recently released their self-titled EP and it goes harder than Dot Cotton on a 20 deck of B&H. They’re a top notch bunch of lads too.
Claw the Thin Ice
We’d all be buzzing if we could conjure up anthems at the speed and quality that these guys do. Their last full length ‘Exercise’ is the dogs bollocks and it still surprises us that they’re yet to sell out the arenas.
Rain
Noisy tunes from Swindon. It’s a pleasure to release music on the same label as these fellas, and if their latest single ‘Solis’ is anything to go by, we know they’ll be massive very soon.
Pet Grief
It wasn’t all too long ago that our buds in Pet Grief released their first track ‘Marks the Spot’, and the wait was definitely worth it. They’re on tour next month and we’re dead excited to see them live, they have got so much to offer.
The New Tusk
One of our Jake’s favourites, The New Tusk are the gift that keeps on giving. Each song they write is an absolute banger, and their latest release ‘Sloom’ is incredible. If you’re a fan of riffs, wrap your head around these guys.
Water Canvas
These are absolute champions and genuinely a great bunch of guys. It was a pleasure to tour with them, and each night they were beyond flawless. They can’t half knock out a few anthems on the old karaoke either.
Doctrines
The crème de la crème of Manchester. Seriously underrated band that crank out record after record impeccably, keep your eyes peeled.
Mums
Fuzzy noise from Widnes, hands down one of the best (and loudest) live bands around.
’Lighting Up The Tilt Sign’ by Leatherneck is out now on Close To Home Records.