With the highly successful Newport Music Trail now in the books, this Matchday Playlist celebrates some of the biggest indie legends of the past few decades. For our match against Bromley, the playlist features the likes of Shed Seven, The Black Keys, Bastille, DMA's, The Strokes, Keane, and more!
This week's featured artists:
"In My Element" – The Clause
A Brummie four-piece known for blending the swagger of the ‘60s, the infectious grooves of the ‘80s, and the raw energy of the ‘90s. The Clause have been actively touring, selling out headline shows, and supporting the likes of James, The Lottery Winners, The Reytons, and The Snuts. In 2023, they played on the main stage of the Isle of Wight Festival. With their momentum building, 2025 looks set to be a breakthrough year as they continue to push boundaries and win new fans on the road.
"A Poor Man’s Version of Myself" – And The Bandages
A four-piece band from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, And The Bandages made their debut in March 2024 with the single Three Day Bender, which quickly amassed over 34,000 streams. Drawing inspiration from The Smiths, Sam Fender, and Catfish and The Bottlemen, their sound features anthemic guitar riffs and heartfelt lyricism. Gaining a reputation as one of Scotland’s most exciting emerging bands, they’ve been thrilling audiences with energetic live performances. A Poor Man’s Version of Myself is set for release this coming Friday.
"Lose Myself" – Pattern Pusher
A dynamic three-piece from Exeter, Pattern Pusher fuse indie pop, funk, and soul into an infectious, uplifting sound. Inspired by artists such as Alt-J, Radiohead, James Blake, Everything Everything, Bon Iver, Sigur Rós, Tame Impala, and Foxygen, they embrace raw, imperfect recordings reminiscent of classic eras of music. Their goal? To spread joy and positivity. Having supported Wolf Alice and Bloc Party, and with their debut album released last year, Pattern Pusher are on the rise. Lose Myself expresses a deep longing to explore the world and embrace its beauty, capturing themes of adventure and self-discovery.
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