11 Bands Crushing It Right Now in Southwest England

3. Echo Town

A two-piece of brotherly love straight out of Newquay, Echo Town are a feel-good, reggae-folk-blues band laced with deep, vibrating noise, tight upbeat vibes and a didgeridoo. Perfect for lazy beach festivals, sunny afternoons and well, anything else.

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4. Honey

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Dirty, sleazy, rip-your-clothes-off rock ‘n’ roll. Honey are a trio from St Austell who are sexy, filthy, and raw. Be prepared to mosh, dance, fall in love with the bassist and then knock back a load of whiskey with them at the bar.

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5. Blue River

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Taking some heavy influence from the likes of Oasis, Blue River is a solid indie rock band. Camborne-based, they write classic Brit-rock that will take you back to 1997, but don’t be fooled – Blue River are by no means outdated.

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6. Antimatador

Infectious and thick, soulful and oozing with menacing, sexy sounds, Antimatador are a band that blend funk, dub, hip-hop and soul together in one simmering bowl of hot noise.

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7. Pirate Copy

Rum-soaked-party-pirate-punk-rock, Pirate Copy are from deepest, darkest Cornwall and have taken their smuggling heritage to the next level. Think energised 3-chord-punk, a uke and a front man who swings from the rafters. Be prepared to get shitfaced; you won’t get out of a PC gig sober.

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8. Mad Dog Mcrea

Irish-influenced folk and booze-fueled, Mad Dog will give you a night of dancing your socks off whilst swilling your pint over your head. With a hint of dark tones and songs about getting riotously drunk, they do not disappoint.

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9. Zuri Aura

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Soulful, bluesey, rhythmic and fresh, Zuri Aura are spreading relaxed vibes all over Devon without looking like they’ll ever stop. Be prepared to groove until you sweat.

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10. Moriarty

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Self described as “dirty, filthy blues” I can’t think of any other way to describe this two-piece who have blown the roof off every venue I’ve ever seen them in. They are loud, they are energetic and they absolutely rock.

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11. Matt Sellors

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The first, and last, time I saw Matt play he was playing a brand new song to an audience in the grounds of a castle. Although just a one-man-band, Matt has a mighty voice that is worth checking out. He’ll charm the audience and keep your feet tapping.

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