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 Raw and energetic act NYMPHIC had released an EP but as time went on, so did the band's style and development, with releasing a series of singles, and another EP soon! The band talks of their music, playing shows, and wanting to get out there playing to more audiences and places all over.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Stix Warner founded NYMPHIC as an acoustic duo back in 2016, laying the foundation for what the project has become today. Over time, the band evolved as each member joined, bonding over a shared passion for music and contributing to NYMPHIC’s growth. Antonio G, Omar Perez, and, most recently, Adam Cutler (who joined at the end of 2024) brought their unique talents to the table, solidifying the lineup. Despite some changes over time, this dynamic mix of personalities and skills has shaped the band into the force it is today.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name? 

Stix explains, *“The idea for the band name came from a word I first heard when I was 14. It struck me as the perfect way to describe the flower character I had created, now known as the NYMPHIC flower. The word resonated with me because it carried a sense of the mythical and feminine, emulating the juxtaposition of light and shadow that I wanted this flower character to represent. In essence, the band name reflects our commitment to exploring intricate themes and emotions, inviting listeners to find beauty in both the unexpected and the profound.”*

3. Where is the band based out of, and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you’d recommend?

We’re based in London, and the underground metal and alternative music scene here is absolutely thriving. We’re proud members of communities like the London Metal Coalition and London Metal Valkyries, which spearhead incredible gigs across the city. There are around 50 bands involved, all of them incredibly talented, and it’s an honor to be part of such a supportive and inspiring scene.

4. How would you describe your style?

Fans often compare us to Rage Against the Machine at our live shows. We’d say our sound blends their raw, aggressive energy with rap and melodic vocal lines, hard-hitting bass riffs, and groovy guitar parts. It’s a fusion of power, emotion, and groove that we think brings something unique to the table.

5. What have you released so far, and what can someone expect from your works?

In 2023, we released a demo EP that marked the beginning of our journey. Since then, we’ve refined our sound, diving deeper into heavy, nu-metal and alternative influences. The turning point came with our single ‘Peony’, which debuted alongside a music video and the first chapter of our comic series. This marked the start of a new era for NYMPHIC as we began to tell our epic story through both music and visual art.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We’re currently working on a trilogy series. The second track and music video, ‘Enemy’, drops on January 31, 2025, with the final installment of the series following soon after. Beyond that, there are whispers of an EP release later in the year, so stay tuned for what’s next!

7. How about playing shows and touring? Do you have anything planned? 

This year, we’re expanding beyond London with gigs lined up in Essex, Suffolk, and possibly a tour in April. It’s an exciting step forward for us as we bring our music to new audiences.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Our biggest goal is to break out of London and the UK entirely, bringing our music to festivals and venues across Europe. Along the way, we’ll continue building the world of NYMPHIC, sharing our story through music, videos, and art.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can find us on all major streaming platforms. Our music video series is available on YouTube, and our accompanying comic series is being released on Tapas.

10. What do you want listeners to take away when hearing your music for the first time?

We’re creating a mythical universe around our music that tells the story of our mascot, The NYMPHIC Flower. This unfolding tale mirrors the challenges and corruption of our world, exploring these themes through a fantasy-meets-dystopian sci-fi lens. When you hear our music, we hope you’re not just moved by the sound but also drawn into the rich narrative we’re crafting.

Synth-pop act SOFTWAVE have a third album underway, saying that it will be simpler. Show playing is expected for this year, the band jut wanting to strive to improve themselves and their music creativity. The band discusses their music and show playing.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

We met at an electronic club in Copenhagen back in 2007. Jerry has always been creative making his own sounds using several devices. But first when he met Catrine who had a hidden gem as a talented singer and performer, they suddenly discovered a new territory they both never imagine they would enter.
Encouraged by a mutual friend, they established SoftWave in February 2014. Designed their logo, website and SoMe platforms plus started to get to know the music industry and how the music distribution worked. After producing their debut EP “Together Alone” in their self-build studio they got easily noticed by radio stations in Denmark and overseas. After a few years of success with chart placements around the world, they had their first shows outside Denmark was in 2017 (UK) and 2018 (UK, Belgium). This was the beginning of a brighter future for SoftWave as they met former Human League and Visage members to a VIP screening release in Soho London. 

2019 was the year their debut album “Game On” was released digitally, on CD and vinyl. SoftWave had their biggest audience of 800 when guesting the Danish legendary TV-reviewer within gaming, cartoons and fantasy at Bremen Teater (DK). Even the Danish National Radio DR-P4 aired the hit single “Something is Missing” several times which also got a favourite by OMD (UK) who SoftWave supported to sold-out concerts in Scandinavia (2020). In 2021 SoftWave was invited by Cherry Red Records (UK) to do two remixes for Erasure’s Andy Bell, a vinyl that ended up on UK OFFICIAL VINYL CHARTS in great company of Vince Clarke, Bronski Beat, Matt Pop and more. In 2022 SoftWave asked Andy Bell’s solo project collaborator Barney Ashton-Bullock to feature their first Christmas single “Will It Ever Be Christmas Again”. Another remix request was sent to SoftWave by Cherry Red Records on behalf of Cicero, Pet Shop Boys’ former signed artist on their label Spaghetti Recordings. Cicero’s favourite remix of the release was “Love is Everywhere – SoftWave Remix” that gained worldwide exposure.

The release of their 2nd album “things we’ve done” was self-released (October 13, 2023) followed by a CD released by the German label Electro-Shock-Records. From fan-support via a Kickstarter-project SoftWave finally managed to release the album on vinyl (June 22, 2024). The album was selected by the biggest music award in Denmark (GAFFA-PRISEN 2024) who also gave it a 4-star review (GAFFA.dk). The album won silver as BEST INTERNATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (ISSA AWARDS, Atlanta, US) and recently SoftWave was nominated as BEST ELECTRO ACT by Radio Wigwam Awards 2025. Perfect timing for us to return to the country where it all started.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

“Soft” = personality of Catrine
“Wave” = personality of Jerry

We decided to combine these two words because SoftWave can’t exists without the two personalities.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We are based in Denmark. Here the synth-pop scene is poorly small. Therefore our chances are better in the UK, US, Sweden, Spain and other European countries. We are not aware of any local bands that produce synth-pop the way we do. But we could recommend Nordstrøm.

4. How would you describe your style?

Uplifting and happy classic synth-pop, influenced and inspired by the English synth-pop from the 80s.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We always strive to improve for each release. Next album will definitely be simpler.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We are currently working on our 3rd album with no deadlines. Things get easier per release but this time we don’t want to rush it blinded by deadlines. We want to surrender ourselves to the creativity flow of the production. The best part needs dedication and time to become a great result.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Yes. We have been invited to play the Radio Wigwam Pre-Awards Party in London January 22. The day after we will attend the Award as guest-nominees.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We have been contacted by several promoters from the UK lately, so we expect to visit the UK more than once in 2025. We’re also planning other shows in Denmark and other countries. We hope to get a manager who can help us get to the next level in our career. Follow us here: www.softwavemusic.com.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

https://softwave.lnk.to/softwave

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Our music is created to make you feel good. If you do not feel anything when listening, we have failed. Therefore we encouraged to go see us live. There you’ll get the ultimate music experience.

Evolving act KAIROSKILLER have a handful of tracks out and about, with a lot more music in the works, due out in the next months if not weeks! Some live shows have been set to happen, and them just wanting play as a band as much as possible, with releasing more music and repeating it! See what else the band had to talk about below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members. 

Kairoskiller was formed in January 2022 from the meeting of Nick, the singer, with Edoardo and Alessandro, who had been playing together for years in previous projects. Initially, finding a stable bassist was challenging, but in October of the same year, Mark, the current bassist, joined the band. 

2. What's the origin of the band's name? 

The name is a critique of modern society, deemed guilty of killing the quality of time. Through materialism and consumerism, we are part of a world that focuses daily on quantity, trampling and destroying quality, beauty, art, and love. 

3. Where is the band based out of, and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

Kairoskiller is based in Turin and currently operates in Northern Italy. The music scene here is undoubtedly active, though not particularly focused on our musical genre (especially in English). There are several local bands we recommend, such as (...). 

4. How would you describe your style? 

Honestly, we don’t care much about defining ourselves within a genre since we have many influences and constantly aim to evolve with our music. For convenience, we call it Alternative Rock, in a form that blends energy and explosiveness with refined and eclectic melodic choices. 

5. What have you released so far, and what can someone expect from your works? 

So far, we’ve released three original songs, one of which comes with an official music video. People shouldn’t expect anything specific from our work other than what they feel when engaging with our art. We put in only our passion and drive. 

6. Do you have any new music in the works? 

Yes, beyond these three tracks, there is more material. We have music ready to be recorded, some waiting to be published, and even more taking shape in recent months or weeks. 

7. How about playing shows and touring? Have anything planned out? 

Yes, we’re also working on new live dates (in Italy, for now). 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

Play, play, play. As a band, we want to perform as much as possible and in as many places as possible. We’re eager to explore the world, meet audiences, bands, artists, and experience whatever our passion allows us to. In the near future, we’re focused on organizing a series of dates for the spring/summer seasons while continuing to compose and record new music, so we’ll have fresh material ready for those gigs. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and buy your stuff? 

You can find us on Spotify, iTunes, and all major streaming platforms. YouTube is also included; in fact, you can watch our latest (though technically our first) music video there for the song "Clymax Yell." 

10. What is it you'd like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time? 

We love the idea of music reaching the gut, the core of a person. It should spark something—a thought, an emotion, a feeling, or even a new interpretation. We believe songs have the power to create bridges between humans, giving them a way to empathize in unpredictable ways: to know and feel each other, together, a little less alone.

Party pop rockers AMYJO DOH AND THE SPANGLES have two album's out, with lots of plans to play lots of shows for this year, with even more music coming around soon enough as well! The band discusses how they came together and what else is planned for them.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

We are 4:

AmyJo Doherty – front woman, lead vocals
David Lancho- Guitarist
German Ormaechea – bass
Matty Tyack - Drums

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Spangles has many connotations.. it can mean shiny and sparkly, It can mean that you’ve slightly over-done it….and it also refers to mix of English and Spanish which we are! In the Spanish dictionary it translates as ‘sequins’

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We’re based in Madrid and it’s a great scene really in the sense that there’s loads of great musicians and artists. Sadly though the underground scene is very difficult because they are closing more and more live venues and many of them now charge a lot to play there. They places seem more interested in having Djs and people spending money on drinks than have new bands to play and it’s tough! There are people working really hard though like ourselves and DJ Moderno and Post Plastic World.

4. How would you describe your style?

Hmm… I always feel like each song is a world in itself and I don’t like to put limitations on myself as an artist by choosing a genre to label myself with. I would say Party Punk, but we also have more rocky or pop sounding songs and even SKA.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Lots of EP's and a first album called "Calle de The Spangles" and we have just released our second, "Spangle Landia with Strap Originals".

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

As we have just released this album we are touring and playing out a lot. But of course there are always new songs coming through!

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Yes! We have lots of dates in Spain and We are VERY EXCITED to be coming over to the UK at the end of this month:

24th January- Lexington, London
25th Jan – The Life Boat, Margate
26th Jan – The Horn, St. Albans

And then we have a tour in Germany at the start of Feb too…..just finalising the details of that one!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

The dream is really to spread love and joy through our music to as many eras and hearts as possible! I would LOVE to play in Mexico! And as an underground band we are always hoping to get into some festivals!

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can hear us on all of the digital platforms and buy our stuff through the Strap originals website… or even better at a live show! I need to try and find out what happened to the bandcamp password and set up selling stuff on there!

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That everything is love and anything is possible with a bit of rock and roll!

Solo artist HOLON has been releasing music for quite sometime now. An all new album is set for release soon enough, with him focusing on it being a studio project, than a live performer. So the main plan is to release music as much as possible. He talks about his music and much else all below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

This band is a solo project under which I release music I have written that did not fit other projects. The first album “The Time Is Always Now” was recorded and released in 2016 and was produced and mixed by Rhys Marsh. He really liked the songs and the album was released on his Autumnsongs Recording label. We had lots of guest artists contributing and he introduced me to the drummer Geir Anfinn Halland Johansen who had been recording in the studio for a different project and teaching at the same music school as Rhys. He played on all songs on that album and we hit it off quite well - so mainly it is me and Geir that are contributing to the upcoming album. Not as many guest musicians on this album and I am doing all the recording, producing, mixing and mastering myself. In addition to the song writing, arrangements and playing (or programming) most other instruments than drums.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The band’s name was taken from the term ‘holon’ that I encountered while reading a book written by the great Ken Wilber. The term holon was first coined by Arthur Koestler in The Ghost in the Machine. It means something that can be seen as both a whole and a part. I liked this as it pretty much sums up everything - including music and how it is built up from separate parts that could potentially be seen on as holons.   

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

I am based in Trondheim, Norway. There is a great music scene here. We have a jazz conservatory that has bred some of the finest musicians in Norway. There are several local acts that I would recommend. We have bands such as Motorpsycho that have for a long time dabbled in progressive rock - even though they started their careers in another genre. I am also a big fan of the post-rock/progressive band Soup. And then we also have the very talented violinist/multi-instrumentalist Ola Kvernberg that has made some fantastic music the last few years with his Steamdome releases.      

4. How would you describe your style?

I would say it is an eclectic mix of styles that I have picked up over the years of roaming this planet listening to music. My music evolution has evolved from pop music (the first vinyl record I bought was actually Whitney Houston and my first cassette was New Kids on the Block) to rock as I grew older and started playing guitar when I was 13. I first got into bands such as Guns N’ Roses and Metallica before moving on to listening to solo guitar instrumentalists and eventually finding progressive rock after having heard Dream Theater’s ‘Images & Words’  for the first time. I have also been digging lots of jazz/fusion stuff - such as Chic Korea, Al Di Meola, Shawn Lane and so on. I am also fond of lots of ethical music taking a particular liking to odd time signatures and phrasing used in eastern Europe as well as the ornamentation used in Indian music. It might have been John McLaughlin’s Shakti project that fully brought me on to this. So to sum up I think I might bring all my influences into my music. At the core is the song and I do like melodic and catchy music - then I can use different tools when arranging it and often I build and evolve the song into instrumental parts and I guess this is very much akin to progressive rock.  

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

I have one album released quite a few years back - “The Time is Always Now”. Expect solid songwriting with philosophical lyrics and catchy melodies. Some mix of shorter songs with some songs that are a bit longer that evolve into different directions. Lots of mellotron, electric and acoustic guitar and some odd time signatures. In December I just released the first single from the upcoming album “Love & Behold”. That song is about the end of a relationship and sets the stage for the rest of the album on the quest of looking for love again. It is one of the shorter songs on the album so could be seen as a bit simpler than many of the other songs coming up. It does have some buildup with a cello intro, moving into a soft verse and then a standout catchy chorus.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, I am working on completing the upcoming album “Love & Behold” that will come in two parts. The first part is pretty much done so I just need to complete some parts and finish the mastering.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

This ‘holon’ project is mostly a studio project as I do not really have time to pull together a complete band and do touring. Anyway, it is the studio work that I do enjoy the most. I might do some smaller gigs with a reduced setup - possibly just an acoustic setup with me and a guitar.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

The plan is to get all the music I have in the pipeline out. I have a long backlog of songs that I want to get out. That is the main focus, and then hopefully I can manage to catch some new followers that like my music by working more on getting it spread around - although I understand that it is harder to do that when not traveling around playing it live. Also, I haven’t been the best at marketing my music so I hope to improve that.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can buy physical copies here:

https://www.amazon.com/Time-Always-Now-HOLON/dp/B01I59QHZO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OPNBNN5JWWWG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Q6pwo3UjkRuvcYfc9Oci99FxVQ4e5od_b7jgRoqp2HlVXrSgjtbZKx8mjizxNH_FUI9PkJthIp5eFX3LEg2_j0KYTrpasn2NXmEn6MsUBBg.NZNzBj3TFly9qP_KaMBgSQklHuPQth_ZWqwbnRSkKoY&dib_tag=se&keywords=holon+the+time+is+always+now&qid=1734537569&sprefix=holon+the+time+is+always+no%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

https://burningshed.com/index.php?route=product/search&filter_name=holon&filter_category_id=255&filter_sub_category=true

https://www.allgoodcleanrecords.com/produkt/holon-the-time-is-always-now-2xlp/

Social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/holon.official
https://www.instagram.com/holon_music/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@holon-artist/
Older music videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-qSpRwSb9zbs1rvXwVR_dm1hSbTjwwsl

Webpage (It is a bit outdated so I really need to update this before I release the new album):
https://holon.band/

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

I guess I would like my music to engage them so that they remember to be in the present - indulging in the music here and now. Also it is good if they relate to the lyrics and it brings up memories from their own life. And of course it is good if the listener actually remembers the song after hearing it. ;)

One man band ANDERS L. RASMUSSEN has released a few song's, with much more set for the future. Many influences and genres have given him the inspiration at being a hard rocker in both spirit and as a musician. He goes into discussion about how he got into music, what is set ahead and doing some shows from here on out.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

This is a one-man band. I released my first song 22nd of November. There is no history, really, but hopefully a great future.  

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name? 

It's my name.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

I live in Tromsø, where I'm based. I'm primarily a singer and guitarist in a heavy rock band, so I don't really have a broad overview of artists doing this solo thing I'm about to venture into.

4. How would you describe your style?

A melting pot of Americana and singer-songwriter to light rock. No rules, just having fun making noise I like.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

I released a song titled ‘The Weight of Life’ a month ago. A mellow tune. Voice, guitar and a mellotron.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

A new track is coming out 17th of January. This will be an interpretation of the classic, ‘Simple Man’. A couple of more singles will be released during the winter. I’m planning an album release in the spring.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Not, really. Did a show back in November. Lots of fun. Hopefully, there will be more gigs throughout 2025.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

No comment.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You’ll find me on most of the streaming services out there. The music always comes first, but hopefully there will be some merch available down the line.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

I hope the listener wants to listen multiple times. That the listener finds a nerve with a unique character. I hope the listener find joy listening to my music.

Italian Atmospheric Gothic/Progressive Metal one-man band Paraxenia released their new single "Searching for Answers". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jerico Biagiotti in his home studio.

Check out the single linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEshqQQ5VQY

https://open.spotify.com/album/4aHAnpkhsvgPnh9ojq0PsQ

Paraxenia is the brainchild of a multi-instrumentalist whose passion for progressive metal stems from a deep, shared connection with his muse. Blending the raw power of metal with the intricate complexity of prog rock, Paraxenia  creates immersive, genre-defying soundscapes. Influenced by classic prog's technical brilliance and modern metal's heaviness, the project is a testament to inspiration and the boundless potential of progressive metal.

German Melodic Death Metal band Martyrion released their new single "The Great Revelation". The release was recorded by Jannik Baur, Felix Lüpke and Marian Freye. Mixed and Mastered by Milan Steinbach at "Pointbreak Recordings".

Check out the single linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbwrEC2CZ54

https://open.spotify.com/album/058ngkAKP006tkXQ1Xitxa

Martyrion, a melodic death metal band from Cologne, has been active since 2006, evolving through several line-up changes and stylistic transformations. The band’s sound blends melodic death metal roots with influences from various metal subgenres, characterized by catchy melodies, powerful solos, and atmospheric compositions. Their songs feature dynamic interplay between fast and slow parts, enriched by connecting interludes. Current members include Marian Freye (vocals & rhythm guitar), Felix Lüpke (lead guitar), Hendrik Franke (bass), and Tobias Parke (drums). Known for their evocative themes, Martyrion continues to redefine their identity while exploring new musical horizons.

Swiss Black Metal band Helslakt released their new single "Helsloth's Viscid Elixir". The track was recorded at the band’s rehearsal room by Nitverk Skoggath and Alex Straubhaar, with mixing and mastering handled by Nitverk Skoggath. The single was produced by Forges Productions.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1dMnraA3GOpsbueSiMPsP2

https://helslakt.bandcamp.com/track/helsloths-viscid-elixir-4

Helslakt was founded in 2006 amidst the rugged mountains of the Swiss Jura. The band quickly carved a name for themselves in the underground scene with several demos and two full-length albums before disbanding in 2010. For years, Helslakt languished on the brink of oblivion, shrouded in silence. A decade later, Drevsroth Ninhvarth (vocals) and Nitverk Skoggath (instruments), two of its founding members, reignited Helslakt’s creative fire, embarking on a bold new chapter for the band. Now, with their third album "Corruption 2.0" set to release on February 28, 2025, Helslakt is poised for a powerful comeback. With their distinctive sound infused with newfound intensity, the band stands ready to reclaim their place in the Black Metal scene.

Our Frankenstein have released a new video single called "Kerosene". Check it HERE.