A new TM Breakthrough is here, presenting a host of Townsend Music's best upcoming artists for your listening pleasure. Running the gamut from post-punk to hip-hop, by way of hard rock and pop bops, this is TM Breakthrough Vol. 23.
Do Nothing - Snake Sideways
For Fans Of: Suede, Fontaines D.C.
Nottingham post-punks Do Nothing blend jerky, spidery rhythms with surreal, half-spoken vocals that recall The Fall's, Mark E. Smith. Do Nothing was formed in 2017 by four long-time school friends: frontman Chris Bailey, guitarist Kasper Sandstrøm, drummer Andy Harrison, and bassist Charlie Howarth.
Initially attempting to copy big names like LCD Soundsystem (as heard on their first 7" single, 'Gangs', released in 2019), they eventually became more confident about doing their own thing, and Bailey gave his stream-of-consciousness lyrics and outsider stage persona free rein. Associated with, but wary of, the then-popular post-punk revival, they made clear it was their intention to follow their own path.
“Writing this album has made us accept that sometimes, you don’t have complete control over everything.” - Chris Bailey
Out on June 30th, Snake Sideways can be pre-ordered on the Official Do Nothing Store. Available on Signed Black Vinyl, Signed CD and various Cassette colours alongside a new range of merchandise.
Hot Milk - A Call To The Void
For Fans Of: Pale Waves, Boston Manor
Following three killer EPs, Hot Milk release their long-awaited debut album A Call To The Void. The LP was recorded in Manchester, Los Angeles and Stockholm and produced by Hot Milk’s own Jim Shaw, and is due out in full on August 25 via Music For Nations.
For some, it might feel like a long time coming but Hot Milk always knew that when the time came to make their debut album, they had to be ready for it. It will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for, an opportunity to show the world what they are made of.
“We wrote songs with the intention of people going off, making you feel good, opening the pit up, letting go, crying, getting on your mate’s shoulders…" - Jim Shaw
A Call To The Void is available to pre-order now on Exclusive Smokey Vinyl, Limited Edition Cassette and CD with all album pre-orders including an exclusive signed print whilst stocks last.
Vona Vella - Vona Vella
For Fans Of: Trampolene, Peter Doherty
Leicestershire’s answer to Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, Vona Vella (Izzy Davis and Dan Cunningham) release their eponymously titled debut album, through Strap Originals, on Friday 28th July.
Vona Vella was recorded at The Libertines’ Albion Rooms Studio in Margate and produced by Vona Vella and Jason Stafford (Jamie T, Sports Team). ‘Thought We Were Falling In Love’ is Vona Vella’s first single from their debut album, after the marvellous Go Outside Forever EP.
"'Thought We Were Falling In Love' is, on the face of it, breezy, light and jubilant, but within the fast air of effects pedals" - Edge Of Arcady
Vona Vella is available to pre-order on Orange and Blue Vinyl alongside a Limited Edition Black Vinyl 'Night Time Cover', Signed Test Pressing and CD.
Gallus - We Don't Like The People We've Become
For Fans Of: Fontaines D.C., CVC
We Don’t Like The People We’ve Become, is the upcoming album from the Glasgow-based indie punk band Gallus. It is their debut full-length album and is scheduled to be released in June this year, via Marshall Records.
The band have released a new music video for 'Eye To Eye' lifted from the upcoming album. The new song is the second single to be released from the upcoming debut, following on from 'Are You Finished', which was released in August last year.
"'Eye To Eye' was when I grew tired of the constant hoops I had to jump through when in search of a minimum wage job. Company values. Ethos. The cost of your own principles?" - Eamon Ewins
Visit the Official Gallus Store to pre-order the upcoming album on Green Vinyl, Cassette, and CD alongside a lognsleeve T-Shirt.
Deco - Nice Car
For Fans Of: The Lottery Winners, Red Rum Club
Deco's 6-track EP Nice Car continues their refined signature sound, which sits somewhere along the lines of Duran Duran and George Michael, meets Dua Lipa and The Weeknd.
The band have had a huge few years after going viral in the 2021 lockdown for their fun 80s mash-up covers, which include the likes of 'Bitter Sweet Symphony', Britney Spears’ 'Toxic', and 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls. One particular cover of Oasis’ 'Wonderwall' to the tune of 'Smalltown Boy', by Bronski Beat, amassed over four million views across TikTok and Twitter, being picked up by Good Morning Britain, BBC News and BBC Radio 2.
"Bright, brassy, and bouncy, the band maintain their ability to create undeniable bops with bite"- The Leopheard
Pre-Order Nice Car on Petrol Green Vinyl and CD along with various merchandise including hats, jumpers, travel mugs, tote bags and t-shirts.
Tunde - First Lap
For Fans Of: Avelino, Songer
Five years after entering the rap game, Manchester’s Tunde has shared his first full-length mixtape, First Lap. The new project features 17 new tracks, including the four previously-released singles— 'Fresh Home Freestyle', 'Loaf Man', 'Bruce Lee', and fan favourite 'Crash Bandicoot'.
An energetic introduction to the 0161 rhymer, it’s a varied showcase of his style that puts his fast-talking flow against a broad range of beats, stretching more or less across the full spectrum of rap.
"Tunde's storytelling is set to give you goosebumps." - Manchester's Finest
Collaborating with fashion brand Drama Call are exclusive Tunde Racing T-Shirts along with his CD available on the Official Tunde Store.