INTERVIEWS

From the moment Sea Girls' debut cut "Call Me Out" first dropped, it was clear big things lurked just over the horizon for the London-via-Leicester quartet. Their first stab at the mainstream saw them peak the interest of media outlets nationwide (enter Radio 1's Huw Stephens), luring us in with ...
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Invading from the north, Brit rockers Fizzy Blood have officially arrived. Fresh from a string of support slots that include band of the moment Spring King, alongside a number of UK headline dates, these chaps are nailing the art of heavy-set rock. It's safe to say Fizzy Blood are onto something ...
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Sweden is at it again. Not satisfied with churning out more hits than we've had hot meals, the Scandi powerhouse has unleashed yet another pop prospect for our waiting ears. Step forward Gothenburg's Esther Vallee. An artist producing a slick, captivating sound with the image to match, fresh cut “Hardcore” ...
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[foogallery id="4756"] Images: Adam James Richardson | Words: Danielle de Wolfe Any shoot that begins with two female music producers screaming “OH MY GOD ARE WE WEARING MATCHING SOCKS?!” whilst sat at a Steinway is bound to be an interesting one.  Needless to say, our day with HANNIE was just ...
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The latest Canadian export to grace our sun-filled shores, Krief is an artist bringing forth a sound rattling with raw emotion and heartfelt lyricism. The Montreal native has a knack of seamlessly intertwining indie guitar flecks with enchanting (and often haunting) melodies. It's something we've come to know and love about ...
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Image credit: Stella Malfilatre | Words: Danielle de Wolfe Direct from County Cavan, Ireland, Áine Cahill is a 23 year-old pop powerhouse in the making. Melding fierce lyrics with a tone that packs one hell of a punch, the only trajectory is up for this self-assured songwriter. We caught up with her ...
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Delivering raw and reflective acoustics that can only be described as lugubrious, up-and-comer Odina is a dulcet indie artist ready to breakthrough. We caught up with her to talk everything from wistful vocals to pre-show rituals. Be sure to catch her indulgent cover of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" ...
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If funk infused indie-pop sounds like your cuppa coco, then it's time you caught up with Leeds trio Silver Wilson. Hailing from the northern heartlands of indie, the group – comprised of Brandon Hill (vocals/guitar), Elliot Labbate (bass) and Tom Girling (drums) – formed in late 2015 and have since churned out bangers at a ...
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When it comes to crafting electro-centric pop that both captivates and seduces, none seem to handle the challenge quite like Danish dream team WhoMadeWho. A group whose music has been labelled everything from rock to indie to club music since their debut self-titled album hit airwaves back in 2005, subsequent ...
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Meet the 21-year-old Nordic popstar who's taking the UK charts by storm.  With her punk-ish appearance and carefree demeanour, 21-year-old ALMA is fast becoming a fluorescent musical phenomenon. To say it’s been a whirlwind year for the singer is something of an understatement. Joining forces with French Montana on fresh ...
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Unleashing a powerfully poignant riot grrrl punch, Brighton-based PUSSYLIQUOR are here to.... please you. The Brighton-based five-piece are putting the world to rights with their riff heavy music – a sound that combines shed loads of reverb, helpings of angst and enough feminism to put misogynistic catcallers in their place ...
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We're all for new and emerging talent here at One Stop Record Shop, which is precisely why we've developed 5 in five – a quick fire concept that give you the low-down on new artists at record breaking speeds. We caught up with emerging alt-pop band VIØLETS to discover the ins and ...
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We're all for new and emerging talent here at One Stop Record Shop, which is precisely why we've developed 5 in five – a quick fire concept that gives you the low-down on fresh new artists at record breaking speeds. We caught up with Lauran Hibberd to discover the ins ...
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Known for their roaring guitar shows and emphatic, soaring choruses, Hello Operator are fast becoming the UK's latest legitimate rock love child. Their raucous debut “Stephanie” caught the eyes and ears of everyone from Radio 1's Greg James to the rock superpower that is Frank Carter. Needless to say, it's ...
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[foogallery id="3922"] Photography: Adam James Richardson | Words: Danielle de Wolfe Despite being a band in their relative infancy, OUTLYA are systematically proving they're a pop force to be reckoned with. The British three-piece, formed of Will Bloomfield (vocals/keys), Willem Olenski (guitar) and Henry Kilmister (drums), have a strong record when ...
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Tongue in cheek is the name of the game, as today we can exclusively unleash Rosko's track-by-track guide to their brand new White Stilettos EP. Needless to say, if you're after generous helpings of #WednesdayWisdom you've come to the right place. The 4-track EP has just dropped, featuring attitude laced lyrics and ...
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Hailing from Perth, Australia, Riley Pearce has got this whole singer-songwriter thing nailed. Not only has he picked up a ‘WAM Song of the Year’ Award and seen his music featured in a hit US TV show, but he's been making waves on both sides of the Indian Ocean (look, just because he's Australian and we've ...
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If homegrown talent is what you're after, British singer-songwriter Tom Forest might just be the answer. Having recently returned with "Believer", the second track taken from his upcoming album Hope, he's an artist serving up some truly soulful offerings. His latest cut brings forth a church-like, almost evangelical tone, flexing its seizable ...
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Going it alone in the music industry can be a daunting experience. With no major label to fund you and lacking a limitless cushion stuffed with elite producers, sponsorship and giant wads of cash, the road to success can often feel like an uphill battle. The term “labour of love” ...
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If you're after a hefty dose of punk infused scuzz-pop in its purest form, halt what you're doing and shake the sweaty palms of The Garage Flowers.  Described as "Dirty Chicken, Filthy Chicken + Eyeliner", these guys have been honoured with a host of prestigious awards over the years, including the ...
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When it comes to infectious new music, you know you can count on One Stop Record Shop to produce the goods. So, when we got word that Yorkshire four-piece King No-One were in town, we wasted no time in grilling them more efficiently than George Foreman and his lean, mean – ...
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This is the part of the job we LOVE – delivering helpings of fresh new music exclusively to your front door. Today we're excited to bring you a premiere from a band with BIG things on the Horizon. SUGARHOUSE, AKA Charlie Sinclair and Connie Craven, are a duo bringing a blissfully nostalgic twist to ...
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Dead! are a force to be reckoned with. A refreshingly real dose of rock 'n' roll in an industry obsessed with corporate mumbo jumbo and PR spiel, these lads are decidedly honest when it comes to the music. With the launch of their latest single "Enough Enough Enough" and a ...
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It's always been our belief that a band is only as strong as their fan base, something that rings all too true in the case of Southend-on-Sea's Youth Club. Blending quintessential indie-pop vibes with surging tropical beats, this low-key British 4-piece has hit upon a winning formula. Following a rapid rise to fame, ...
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Breaking the mould in more ways than one, Ms. Henrik is an artist creating outrageously addictive 80s and 90s inspired synth tracks. Not satisfied with musical domination, he's already taken on the beauty world with the launch of his very own lipstick line and is now battling to challenge peoples perceptions ...
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The Rolling Stones, Icona Pop and Tove Lo... just a couple of the incredible artists Swedish duo FELIN have recently worked with - pretty damn impressive right?! Their über-cool aesthetic and edgy AF sound have made them the band on everyone's lips. So we thought it about time One Stop ...
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Anyone who says guitar music is dead clearly hasn't been listening to Sløtface, FKA Slutface, AKA the band who felt the wrath of social media censorship. Despite a spelling change (fret not, the pronunciation remains the same), the Norwegian rebels are ready to storm London with their contemporary strain of riotous punk-pop. We ...
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No need to readjust your screens, you're just staring at the trippy artwork for Liverpool quartet LYING BSTRDS new single, "Youth & Old Age". More than just an amusing abbreviation, the band are combining gritty vocals with bags of up-tempo revelry for your listening pleasure. We sat down with the ...
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Working with the likes of James Bay, Ed Sheeran and Bastille, the hype surrounding song-writing and producing duo Iron Lines is growing by the day. Having listened to their debut single, “Voices”, One Stop Record Shop can indeed confirm that this pair DO live up to expectations – yup, you ...
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Indie-pop sensations Highasakite have taken Europe by storm. Not satisfied with just one chart topping album to their name, the band's latest release, Camp Echo, has catapulted them back into the spotlight once again, claiming them the number one spot in their native Norway for the second time. It's a dark and assertive follow up ...
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We officially like Summer. It's sunny (no shit Sherlock), people get half naked left, right and centre (not always a positive) and it's a great excuse to crack out an overpriced Mr Whippy - what's not to love?! Needless to say, when an artist comes along with a name containing ...
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If there's one thing One Stop Record Shop loves more than great music, it has to be sitting down for an e-beer with those involved in the making of it. Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Ben Hawthorne and Jack Moore, the duo behind the indie soul-rock machine ...
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There are two types of artist in this world: those who set out to chase and emulate current musical trends, and those who set out to push boundaries, take risks and forge their own musical path in the hope the public's senses are acute enough to detect them. Mavrick is ...
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Matthew Logan Vasquez is an artist undettered by the blatant commercialisation of the music industry. Having set out on a solo musical mission to create the kind of roots-driven rock'n'roll he has longed to produce for over a decade, 2016's solo offering, Solicitor Returns, is a resonating statement of intent ...
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They're a band whose album sales have surpassed half a million copies, been nominated for both Grammy and MTV awards (and come out victorious) and have toured with the who's who of rock'n'roll royalty, yet two decades on, both Daniel Bellqvist and Frederik Zäll continue on their musical quest. To ...
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It’s not often you meet a band who have come straight off the back of a stadium tour (McBusted), supported rock heavyweights (Third Eye Blind) and are currently touring with the ‘band of the moment’ (Don Broco), yet still manage to remain down-to-earth, bullshit free and retain the ability to ...
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As anyone who regularly logs on to One Stop Record Shop will know, we're never ones to miss out on an opportunity to hobnob with up-and-coming music stars from around the globe. Well-informed regulars will also know that One Stop Record Shop are holders of the holy-grail of musical knowledge ...
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Two Swedes, a camper van and a bunch of ex-cons. It's not exactly your conventional band backstory – but when has rock'n'roll ever wanted to conform to a mainstream ideal? Martin Nordvall and Mathias Näslund are the two Swedes in question, having formed The Sweet Serenades out of a mixture of sexual frustration, broken hearts ...
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Imagine we got our hands on an enormous blender, combined Florence Welch's vocals with a dollop of The Human League's 80s glory, and topped it all off with a sprinkling of CHVRCHES and Bombay Bicycle Club. The resulting musical concoction would not only be heaven to our ears, but would ...
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We've all been there, mishearing a question in the midst of a conversation but realizing too late, by which time all that's left is for you to awkwardly style it out. But when you're an international pop star like Demi Lovato, it's always best to double check the question before ...
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As many One Stop Record Shop regulars will know, we're never ones to pass up the opportunity of an e-beer whilst stealing someone's wifi on a traditionally drizzly summer afternoon in London Town. Known to many as the artist behind the haunting track "Monika The Brave", Nadia Nair's is slowly ...
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Ronson is the cover star of the June issue of EsquireThe new look Esquire has hit shelves today with a fresh new façade and a cover featuring one of the suavest men in music – the one and only Mr Mark Ronson. The walking hit-maker is this decade’s must-have collaborator; ...
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OSRS has had a lovely little sit down with the one and only Albert Černý as well as an exclusive photo shoot with the former front man from Charlie Straight. He talks achievements, his former band, influences and what the future holds for him and his new project Lake Malawi ...
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