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 #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 #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 #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 #20 // Choir Vandals Interview

St. Louis based Choir Vandals may have only been making music for the past year or so, but they are already making waves in their US home and this is only the beginning. With a new EP release on the horizon and a tour with DADS and Tiny Moving Parts, Est.1987 caught up for a quick chat with the boys. 

Click below to read the interview and find out more about the tour and EP.

Angry Bears // Video for New Song "​Holla-Daze"​

We first featured Angry Bears as part of our Future Talent Section HERE. The Norwich, Connecticut trio has made short work of making a name for themselves in the local scene and now word is spreading quickly! The boys are have just released their holiday hangover video for "Holla-Daze"

To watch the video click below...

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 #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...

Angry Bears // S​tudio Diary in Prepa​ration for their For​thcoming EP Release​

We first mentioned Connecticut pop-punkers Angry Bears in our Future Talent section HERE and it has been a busy few months for the three-piece. They have just finished recording their forthcoming EP. The trio returned to the studio in February to record the follow up to 2012's raw and energetic Stay Gold. Man Overboard front man Nik Bruzzese is producing the EP, which was recorded at Bruzzese's Small Hill Studio in New Jersey. 

To find more about the EP and to watch the studio video diary click below...

Crash! Radio // Complet​e Work on Forthcomin​g EP

We first told you about Crash! Radio in our Future Talent section and now the Ontario pop-rockers have just told us they've finished recording their on their forthcoming EP. 

The quintet returned to the studio in February to record the follow up to September's much lauded sophomore release, "For You, From The Heart". 

To find out more about the release and to read our interview with the band click below...

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 #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...

Everybody Looks Famous // Album Release & Headline UK Tour Announcement

UK pop-rockers Everybody Looks Famous have announced their debut album, "Fuel To Fire", released August 23rd on Go Faster Records. The band will also be touring  in the run up to release. To find out more about the album and where you can catch the tour click below...

Taking Hayley // Live Review, Dry Bar, Manchester

Taking Hayley only formed back in 2010 but have been working hard building a loyal fan base and even bagging themselves a slot supporting Mcfly. Est.1987 caught up with the four-piece back in July as we marked them out as a future talent. 

So, when the band announced their August tour we couldn’t say no to heading to Manchester to check out their live show. Want to know what we thought? Click below…

Leeds Festival Preview // Bastille Interview

Up next in our Leeds and Reading Festival preview series we have Bastille. Having already tipped them for the top in our "Future Talent" section, Est.1987 headed down to Sheffield in April to catch up with main man Dan Smith. 

He chatted to us about all things touring, recording and having a “wow this is amazing man” moment ahead of the bands Leeds and Reading Festival appearance. 

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 #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 #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 #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.