Courage My Love
Courage My Love are a Canadian pop-punk trio, named by Alternative Press Magazine as one of “100 Bands You Need To Know in 2012″. Mercedes Arn-Horn, Phoenix Arn-Horn and David Black-Dickinson have made a name for their selves touring extensively throughout Canada; and have gained a cult online following. The band is currently touring in Japan and after the success of their debut EP, ‘For Now’. “Fueled by a passion for pop, punk, metal, social justice and rebellion” (ilovecouragemylove.com) we will shortly hear from them again in the form of a brand new EP for 2013.
Get 3 Tracks: Barricades, Anchors Make Good Shoes If You Have Issues and For Now
Vukovi
Vukovi are a four piece from Ayrshire/Glasgow consisting of singer Janine Shilstone, guitarist Hamish Reilly, bassist Jason Trotter and drummer Colin Irving. The alternative rock band have made waves on the Scottish festival circuit this year and have followed their high with their new EP ‘Sweet Swears.’ Having self-released two EPs, debut “It Looked So Good On Me…” in 2011 and “…But I Won’t Wear You Again” in early 2012, they received airtime on Amazing Radio, Clyde 1, Radio 1, Total Rock Radio as well as features in Kerrang and Rock Sound, The Metro and The Daily Record. If you need knowledge of further credentials before you check them out; the band make kick-arse music videos.
Get 3 Tracks: Target Practice, He Wants Me Not and Snakes And Ladders
Fatherson
In keeping with the Scottish theme, Fatherson are from Kilmarnock/Glasgow and have supported the likes of Twin Atlantic, Panic! At The Disco and The Xcerts; played at T In The Park twice and produce alternative/rock/powerpop tunes that have earnt them further festival and support slots over the past few years. BBC Radio Scotland has tipped the band as one to watch out for in 2013 and having heard their self-titled EP I can’t help but agree. If you live in Glasgow then head to King Tut’s on January 16th to see them live; if not, head to YouTube to check out one of the songs below.
Get 3 Tracks: First Born, Hometown and James