SOON #02

In this section we try to bring you the most exciting sounds from the North West and beyond. Some we found by scouring around the few remaining independent venues in Manchester and Liverpool, some we found on bandcamp and a few we came across through people emailing us their music. Regardless, they're who we think will be melting your brain very soon. The SOON section of the zine is the only section that is instantly available online, other content will go online after the issue is published. 




Name: Otis Elliott.
From: South London.
About: Elliott writes and self-produces haunting and captivating music often using just an acoustic guitar and organ, he's the genuinely interesting and inspired kind of singer/songwriter you thought we'd ran out of.
For Fans Of:  Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Conor Oberst, spider webs, Nick Cave.
Not For Fans Of: James Bay.
Key Track: Deed For Sisters.
Live: Touring throughout September, check his Facebook for details.


Name: The Foetals.
From: Manchester.
About: Jolan Lewis's (Pink Teens/Temple Songs) latest outfit, unhatable lo-fi fuzzy pop that'll manifest itself in your brain indefinitely
For Fans Of: High Pop, garage pop, fuzzy guitars.
Not For Fans Of: Gallows, prog rock.
Key Track: Fine.
Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/1455853138054260/.


Name: Abattoir Blues.
From: Brighton.
About: Riotous post-punk that feels anything but dated. A refreshing halfway point between the dreamier side of your music taste and your favourite post-punk band.
For Fans Of: Eagulls, Bauhaus, Bloody Knees.
Not For Fans Of: David Cameron, easy listening.
Key Track: Blinded.
Live: 5th of October at Headrow House, Leeds w/ Nai Harvest, Bloody Knees & Forever Cult.


Name: Bruising.
From: Leeds.
About: The latest from Leeds' insanely good music scene, a melodic and effortless sounding two-piece with plenty of depth to their songwriting.
For Fans Of: Speedy Ortiz, Menace Beach, Yuck.
Not For Fans Of: Royal Blood.
Key Track: Think About Death.
Live: Touring from the 29th of August to the 7th of September (Manchester on the 3rd at Fallow Cafe w/ Blooms and Long Limbs).






By Marty Hill