FUTURE TALENT #19// The LaFontaines, Interview

Est.1987 Future Talent is back; meet The LaFontaines, the Scottish five-piece have just been on tour with America's Bad Rabbits and have been taking the UK by storm with their unique blend of hip-hop, rock and pop.

We sat down with for a chat with front-man Kerr Okan to chat about touring, their unique sound and why there isn't any party like a Fontaine party...

FUTURE TALENT #19 // Everybody Looks Famous

 Meet Everybody Looks Famous. The female fronted Tamworth five-piece has been out on the road all summer, gained backing from the likes of BBC Introducing and recently released their debut album 'Fuel To Fire'.

We caught up with them to find out more about the music that they make and the big plans that they have in store...

FUTURE TALENT #17- Crash! Radio

Meet Crash! Radio. Hailing from the suburbs of Burlington, Ontario, the female fronted pop-rock quintet has burst onto the Canadian music scene and this year they are setting their sights even further afield. 

Est.1997 caught up with guitarist Aidan Robson to chat about how they got together, their influences and why having a female singer is a great dynamic...

FUTURE TALENT #16 - Streetside Vinyl

Meet Streetside Vinyl. Since taking their first steps on stage a little over a year ago they have accumulated a substantial level of attention across California. They've played with bands such as Say Anything and Hawthorne Heights, won 2011’s Joshua Fest Battle of the Bands competition, and recorded their album "If There's A Hope"

 Vocalit/guitarist Shawn Gough took time out to chat to Est.1987 about the band's sound, career highlights and what 2013 has in store for them!

FUTURE TALENT #15- Life On The Sideline

Meet Life on the Sideline. Originating from Hartford, Connecticut, the pop-punk quintet are making a name for themselves on the scene, despite only being together one year. Having already supported the likes of "I Call Fives" and "State Champs" their infectious anthems are pulling in fans left, right and centre. 

Before supporting fast rising Pop Punk icons "Major League" for part of their December US tour vocalist, Nick DiCiancia took time out to sit down with Est.1987 to talk influences, recording the E.P and putting the band together via "Craiglist".

Kitty Cowell // New Video, THE WORLD

Female hip hop artist Kitty Cowell is back with a new video for The World. The Cardiff sassy rapper, described as a “a rap/electro live wire” by Music Week Magazine is going from strength to strength. To watch the brand new video and to get your hands on her mixtape FREE click below...

FUTURE TALENT #14- Singled Out

Singled Out are the exciting breakout pop-punk/hardcore band from Minneapolis. Initially formed in 2009 as Dead On The Dance Floor, the 4 piece released debut E.P "This Has Just Begun" before re-launching themselves in July 2011. With a new name and a more focused sound, "Unfamiliar Faces" E.P was released on August 3^rd. Singled Out were also victorious in this years Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands, earning them the right to play on the prestigious Vans Warped Tour. So read what happened when we caught up with the band...

FUTURE TALENT #13- Angry Bears

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some but we have a treat in store for you. Meet Angry Bears The Norwich, Connecticut trio has made short work of making a name for themselves in the local scene, grabbing attention with their high octane, aggressive live shows during which the band is renowned for forging an energetic rapport with their ever growing crowds. And now word is spreading quickly! 

Est.1987 jumped at the opportunity to chat with the guys about touring, the shaping of their sound and staying gold...

FUTURE TALENT #12- Taking Hayley

Taking Hayley only formed in 2010 but you will have no doubt seen them popping up all over the place. From securing a loyal and growing fan base to even playing with Mcfly, the Birmingham four-piece have had a busy eighteen months, and it is only set to get busier. 

We caught up to have a chat with guitarist Levi Keeling ahead of the band's up coming tour and album release. Want to know what he had to say about life on the road, how the band have matured musically and "Tricks and Games" click below...

FUTURE TALENT #11- The Glass Caves

You may remember we told out about the Futuresound competition with the winners playing at Leeds Festival. 

Well Est.1987 headed down to Leeds Cockpit to catch up with entrants The Glass Caves to see what happened as they competed in the Futuresound 2012 competition.

FUTURE TALENT #10- Amy Can Flyy

Amy Can Flyy have been away for a little while, but have been working very hard; a new EP is on the way and the quartet are back on the road in July.

The boys have also just been filming a new video for “You Can't Stop Us Now”. Stay locked to Est.1987 where we will bring you the video shortly, but for now check out what the boys had to say about the new record, touring and how Bournemouth is a mini California.

FUTURE TALENT #9- Underwater Tiger

In March of this year, Upstate New York melodic alt rockers Underwater Tiger released their mouth watering debut album, "Where Miles Become Meaning". We caught up with the band to chat about recording their debut album, touring and brotherly love.

FUTURE TALENT #8- Take One Car

Upstate New York rockers “Take One Car” have been making a name for themselves since their debut release back in 2009.They are back with latest album “It's Going to Be a Nice Day”, so Est.1987 took the opportunity to sit down with the band to chat about the new record, experimenting and Millerton Village.

FUTURE TALENT #7- Talk To Angels

We have already tipped Bradford based “When Giants Collide” for big things [ HERE ] and now we have another Bradford based treat in store for you. Meet “Talk To Angels”, an alternative rock quartet who only formed in 2007, but wasted no time in taking their talents across the pond, playing a 6 week U.S tour the following year. Having already wowed new music giants CMJ, the band has played a host of festivals such as Leeds, Wireless and SXSW.

FUTURE TALENT #6- When Giants Collide Live Review

We love home grown talent, so when we found this band we were pretty excited. Meet When Giants Collide [WGC]; a local band set to make it big. 

The West Yorkshire metal quintet are all about blending authentic progressive rhythms with melodies and intricate riffs.  

FUTURE TALENT #5- Le Blorr Interview

For the 5th band in our Future Talent series meet Chris Hess and Adam Winn aka “Cookie” and “Hot Damn” aka Le Blorr. Joined on the road by bassist Zac “Sugar Butter” Sullivan the Satellite beach trio is complete.Their blend of psychedelic rock n roll riffs, electronic beats and piercing vocals are captured on debut EP "Bim Bom".

  


Le Blorr are currently touring the UK for the first time after being hand picked by Tom DeLonge to support his band Angels & Airwaves. We headed down to the Leeds show to catch up with the band to chat touring, influences and just how they got their nicknames! 

FUTURE TALENT #4- Fish Tank Interview

For our Future Talent series this month we have an experimental guitar based prog pop-rock trio from Broadstairs, Kent. Meet Joe Nash, Ed Wetenhall and Joe Jeffcoate AKA- Fish Tank. Recently likened to Tubelord and Biffy Clyro by BBC Introducing, the three-piece have  released an EP to the world and are embarking on a selection of tour dates– all this and they’re still at university. 

FUTURE TALENT #3- Lawson Interview & Live Review

Meet Lawson; not your average boy band. They met on MySpace, are named after the doctor who saved Andy’s life, they’re the next big thing in guitar-pop, oh and they love Nandos!

FUTURE TALENT #2- Bastille

Bastille - a four piece from South London who's melodies will captivate the soul and leave you wanting more.

What started as Dan Smith working on a solo project soon grew as he recruited another three members which make up the Bastille that we see today.

FUTURE TALENT #1 - The Staves

Kicking off our brand new feature where we check out the acts that we are tipping for the top are...