STOP THINKING // STRAWBERRY FIRES // BURNTWOOD //

Fresh on the scene, the London-based band Stop Thinking are providing high-energy, strident music across the country’s capital. Performing in renowned venues such as The Troubadour and Hope & Anchor Islington, Stop Thinking are making themselves known by getting the crowd moving and reminding us what the beloved music scene is all about. They are on their way to releasing their debut EP: ‘What’s on Your Mind?’, which includes commanding vocals, dynamic guitar sounds, driving bass lines and energetic drums.

Strawberry Fires are a four-piece from London, England with folk, indie and rock influences. With a conscientious, unique sound, they are currently rising through London’s music scene, and have been affectionately compared to the likes of and . Fronted by Teesside-born Andrew Green on lead vocals and guitar, he is charismatic and wears his heart on his sleeve with his lyrics and raw vocals. Complimented by Perry Emerson on lead guitar, with dreamy guitar melodies woven throughout and being able to turn up on stage with huge solos. Over in Funksville, you’ll find John Bielicki adding more licks than you’ll find in any rock and roll group on bass guitar alongside Artur Vicente, the Portuguese stallion; tastefully bringing bossa-nova to the table. The Fires have released two singles ‘Oway’ and ‘Lost Town’ and are currently working on an EP.

Burntwood combine inventive songwriting with expansive atmospherics. They incorporate elements of post-rock, americana and alternative. The London four-piece are set to release their debut record in 2024. Evoking Wilco, Pixies and The Replacements, big melodies lie at the heart of the songs. With songwriting shared between Chris Hornsby (Lead vocals & guitar), Simon Shippey (vocals, guitar & keys) and Tim Thackray (vocals, bass), there’s an eclectic energy to their output, which flexes from raucous 3-minute numbers to more expansive explorations. Completed by drummer John Singh, Burntwood has shaped their live set on the London circuit in the past 12 months ahead of unveiling new music.