Rob Jarvis and The Mercury Sons

Essex based Alt Rockers Rob Jarvis and The Mercury Sons are due to release their debut single Just To Make You Happy on the 17th of February. It's already had its first radio play on the Kerrang Fresh Blood Show and needless to say Ralph will be giving it a pre-release spin on his Radio KC Indie Show soon.

I'm pretty certain they'll also be playing it at their first ever live gig in Think Tank? Underground, Newcastle this Saturday.



Rob Jarvis and The Mercury Sons cite a vast amount of musical influences ranging from Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains through to Foo Fighters and one of Ralph's favourites, Biffy Clyro. These influences certainly make themselves felt on this first rendering from the band.

Just To Make You Happy showcases frontman Rob's ability as a songwriter. It's a strong rocking it out track that highlights his passion and skill in bringing light and shade to a track. 

Whilst he tips his hat to his influences in Just To Make You Happy he most definitely makes his own unique mark.




As Rob said:

"Our debut release hasn't been shown to a great deal of people, but those who've encountered it during the 'making of' stages have made reference to all kinds of bands, certainly lots of references to 90's rock, so I hope you all like it!"

King Canute

Less can often be more; so they say, but in the case of Essex based King Canute more is definitely more. Their burgeoning post-punky alt rock sound has increased expotentially since they increased from a two piece to a three piece.

King Canute have toured relentlessly, bringing their brand of raw punk rock to as many venues as possible in the UK.

Their forthcoming debut album has been honed to make the loud much louder and this stunning three-piece are ready to flood the UK with a tidal wave of Alt-Rock. 





The album was recorded without ever setting foot in a recording studio, and debut single Glory Days has been winning the boys huge radio play, and was even picked up by BBC Introducing, showcasing the King Canute sound and energy. 

Drive is a revenge story, wrapped in a righteous punch of punk rock energy and it delivers the goods. It's in your face from the off and certain to be a favourite at their upcoming gigs in November, plus it'll be getting a spin on Ralph's Radio KC Indie Show on September 11th.

HIGH/LOW

Ralph's given Essex based fuzzy post-grungesters HIGH/LOW a spin previously on his Radio KC Indie Show, so his attention piqued when news of a recently released,12 track, second album hit the kennel.

The self-produced AUTOSPY is their first recording as a full band with new drummer Dave Pankhurst. All previous releases were recorded by Guitarist/Vocals Steve Weston and Bassist Lee Yates. 

The new album blends the familiar HIGH/LOW sounds of loud guitars, bass fuzz, energy and harmonies with more dynamics, a fuller sound and a push in both the lighter and darker directions.





Formed towards the end of 2011 their debut EP Forty was released Aug 2012, along with the Raygun EP in November. The band also produced two videos to promote the title singles. In November 2012, HIGH/LOW made their first live appearance.

Most of 2013 was spent gigging, writing & promoting a Kickstarter campaign to fund a full-length album, which during Feb-April 2014  they recorded Stuck In A Void and released it 30 May 2014.

Kicking off with the eponymous Autospy HIGH/LOW set out their stall early. Heavy bass and driving guitars with vocals bringing shades of American bands 3 Doors Down or Seether, quickly followed by another vocally strong track in Crumble Down.

They follow that up with a 'poppier' sounding Mould, whilst Let's Run! takes it back up a notch, closely followed by possibly my favourite track on the album, Thin Skin, which has the feel of Scotland's favourite sons Idlewild. 

That carries on throughout what proves to be an extremely strong follow-up album by HIGH/LOW and provides them with a wealth of excellent live material.