Episode 33 Show Notes

And here we are at 33.

I kick off with bang or rather a quick succession of them with Cornish surf punk Tooth Gore and the ultra-rocking Uncomfortable. His bio describes him as:

“A talented and exciting surf punk solo artist hailing from the seaside town of Newquay, Cornwall. TOOTH GORE sprung to life in late 2021, but it wasn’t until last year that Kobi started turning heads and making waves.

By meshing gutsy fuzzed-up guitars and taking in the emotive raw punk energy of modern acts such as FIDLAR, The Frights, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, Kobi Joe also blends in hooky reverb-drenched doo-wop vibes (inspired by the music of the 1950s) and has crafted a sound that is unique and absolutely engaging.

Kobi’s lyrics channel his uncertainties and anxieties, capturing both the joy and terror that comes with youth. The end result is something deeply alluring, passionate and cathartic. TOOTH GORE released his debut album Halloween in Spring 2024, and tracks from the record picked up widespread global radio airplay as well as strong Spotify streaming numbers.

Kobi is now ready to step up further and is loaded with his best work to date in the shape of his new album For Losers, By Losers. From back to front, the album twists and contorts and is such an accomplished piece of work.

Kobi remarks: “For Losers, By Losers was inevitable, it was necessary for me as a person, it’s a step up in every way from everything I’ve ever worked on before. It also taught me so much about myself as a person and has been an expression of all the bad stuff that goes on in my head all the time. I’ve really found myself as an artist and can’t wait for people to hear what I’ve got in store.”

‘Uncomfortable was a very personal track for me to write, as it is about my social anxiety and how hard I find basic things like holding conversations. I originally pitched it like my own theme tune. That being said, it was a cathartic experience to record and hear come together as this absolute powerhouse that feels almost on the brink of collapse. I always knew this would be the opening track to explode at the start of the album and I’m super happy with how it turned out.’ – Kobi Joe”

Find Tooth Gore here:
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Next up is LXSTBOY and “IN BETWEEN”

I’m loving the flow and the playfulness. It’s a really well put together track from the rhymes to the rhythm.

His bio:

Born in Bristol, grown in Sheffield and rotting in Cardiff, LXSTBØY has been shaped by self-reflection and in <IN-BETWEEN3> fuses lo-fi hip-hop and alt-rap into a sound that feels intimate, cinematic, and unmistakably his.

Rising alternative hip-hop artist LXSTBØY peels back the emotional layers on <IN-BETWEEN3> – a soulful summer anthem that captures the raw uncertainty of life after love. Blending jazzy textures, mellow beats, and razor-sharp lyricism in the vein of Loyle Carner and Little Simz.

The track explores that hazy, confusing space between love and hate — the “in between” where you’re not quite together but not fully apart. With stripped-back production and confessional storytelling, it captures the mental tug-of-war that defines post-breakup ambiguity.

Follow LXSTBOY here:
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So what is it? Lust? Lost? List? Last? Lest?

“Next up is a killer track from Liverpool’s own Brides with Creature Culture. It’s wild, chaotic, and packed with energy. There’s a lot going on, and at times it feels like it might run away with itself, but at the core is a song with real depth and a whole lot of heart.” Just listen.

Hailing from Liverpool, this unruly four-piece delivers a whirlwind of high-tempo, distortion-heavy tomfoolery across six chaotic and cathartic tracks. Think: fuzz-soaked guitars, frenzied energy, and lyrics that embrace the weird with arms wide open.

“This record is us throwing paint at the wall and dancing in the mess,” say the band.

Whether you’re looking to rage in your bedroom or speedwalk through existential dread, Leche has a track for that and Creature Culture is the perfect example.

I don’t have much info on where to find them, so you can have a tap around the web yourself for a change. Do you good!

Last is a podcast favourite Lea G and her superb track Honest. It’s a bit of a masterpiece this. I’m used to hearing big ballads on the podcast so it takes a fair bit to impress me, but this does and in spades.

I’ll just link to Lea’s amazing website because it has all you need including tour dates:
Website

I’ve got a gig coming up with my band soon. It’s at the Spice of Life in Soho on Saturday the 1st October. It’s going to be quite special as I think we have a nice crowd coming to see up us. I was thinking of streaming it on TikTok. If you don’t follow me already my tiktok handle is @nicktanntok