We’re All Ears

Originally published in Sound, Phrase & Fury 4.4 - Sept/Oct 2016

From catchy 80’s pop throwbacks to honest, pain-fuelled emo, these artists have snagged our attention and now our playlists are forever changed.

SKYES
Alt-Pop
London,UK

SYKES first landed on our radar in 2012 as they transitioned from acoustic darlings to playful indie-rock. The London-based group has grown over the years and has continued to produce addicting pop tunes. Their newest EP, Younger Mind, boasts a new energetic alternative pop sound. Featuring elements of mainstream dance-pop and electro mixed with 80s synth and good old 90s power rock, the new SYKES sound will make you get up and dance.

 

Lord Franklin 
Indie-Pop
Muncie, Indiana

Lord Franklin’s debut EP, Passion In Revolt, is an alluring musical time capsule full of 80’s pop-rock. Oozing elements reminiscent of Phil Collins, U2 and Bryan Adams, Lord Franklin melds these retro-pop components with a current indie-rock/alternative sound – creating a catchy, unique throwback to the best days of your life.

 

Boston Manor
Emo/Punk
Blackpool, North West

One listen to Boston Manor and you’ll be hooked. The emo/punk quintet formed in 2013 and has since been gracing the scene with their meld of introspective, pumped up punk. With pain-tinged vocals and intimate musings against a backdrop that oozes energy and angst; these emotionally-charged tunes plunk at your heartstrings while grabbing your attention and never letting go.  Grab their debut album “Be Nothing” when it comes out September 30. Available on iTunes and Spotify.

 

PLANS
Emo/Punk
Indianapolis, Indiana

Sometimes good things fall a part so better things can fall together – Indianapolis’ a part so better things can fall together – Indianapolis’ a part so better things can fall together – Indianapolis’ Plans stands as proof of this. After the dissemination of their previous bands, musicians Sebastian Richey, John Dewitte, AJ Patiag and Cody Almond felt a void. One day feeling compelled to jam together, the boys found exactly what they were looking for and so began Plans. Their appropriately titled debut EP, ending//starting, exudes honesty and melancholy atop of a nostalgic emo/punk sound sure to capture the hearts of any old school pop-punk fan.