With the industry as it is these days, many bands are genuinely struggling to survive financially.
(We Are)Augsutines being a casing point. Great band, superb lyrics, BIG sound, Springsteen’esque vibe and live performances that’ll blow your socks right off – They have a small army of loyal fans whom all know just how good this band really are – and how well known they should’ve been.
Yet, the industry is no longer willing to back anything other than a sure thing, and the public essentially want free music.
The Augustines split last month for financial reasons.
Another act that I enjoy for entirely different reasons, yet are to play their final ever gig in Feb is Hackney’s finest – ‘Bad Guys’.
Crazy riffs, brilliant front man – lyrics that make me spit my cornflakes all over the shop.
So ladies and gents, I give you two of my favourite acts that you’ve probably never heard of – but probably should have. (OK, Bad Guys is a stretch).
[video]https://youtu.be/sY-W0A8eDjI[/video]
[video]https://youtu.be/zsw4Xp8Fl3A[/video]
[video]https://youtu.be/NrpFddBWMrw[/video]
My greatest musical discoveries over the last 3 or 4 years have all been by word of mouth – so do share your diamonds.