ethos

UK Indie & Alternative

Embracing the Beautiful Imperfect: Keo on the Raw, Live Ethos of Debut Album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’

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Executive Overview In an era dominated by hyper-polished digital production, quantized drum grids, and pitch-corrected vocals, London-based alternative rock outfit Keo is mounting a quiet revolution. Following a triumphant, high-energy performance at the Reading Festival 2026, the four-piece band—led by brothers Finn and Conor Keogh—sat down backstage with NME to unpack the philosophy driving their … Read more

UK Music Industry & Business

Unleashing the Underworld: Venus Grrrls Blend Literary Gothicism, Grunge Ferocity, and DIY Ethos with New Single ‘Mother Knows’

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Executive Overview In the ever-evolving landscape of modern alternative rock, few emerging outfits carve out a sonic and aesthetic niche quite as distinct as Northern four-piece Venus Grrrls. Operating at the intersection of 1990s grunge aggression, dark atmospheric goth, and a high-concept literary obsession, the band has cultivated a fiercely loyal, almost coven-like fanbase. Their … Read more

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