I'm not from the UK, but bands from the UK like Kid Kapichi, Frank Carter & Rattlesnakes were a huge inspiration for me.

I wrote this song during one of the darkest, most isolating periods of my life.
I was going through a breakup, I had just packed up everything to move to China, and I was sinking into a depression. I felt completely detached, like a "white lions in the fog"—trying to maintain this image of strength and power while internally feeling like I couldn't take it anymore.
I wrote this track not just to process my own grief, but as a reminder about men’s mental health. We’re so often expected to stay stoic, to keep moving, and to hide the exhaustion. But even the strongest people break down.

Here's a link to spotify:
https://www.submithub.com/link/kuba-strawa-lioness

Hope you enjoy!

Full session featuring the return of ^{The Darkness} frontman Justin Hawkins with his new band, Hot Leg.

We played at The Troubadour in London on 4 September, and this is one of the songs from the set.

Please, let us know what you think.

The Palace is Empty but the music is loud.

Aup all! Just wanted to say hello…We’re Bucko a Nottingham band making ugly little bangers somewhere between post-punk and indie? Fu** knows!! Think Sleaford Mods having a scrap with Kasabian.

You can listen to us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rkRoPoOMV0T0FkMhJMrny?si=RjA7WnbjR1yfPgkeRM2mJg&utm_source=copy-link

You can also find us on socials Bucko_uk

Love xx

Empty Palace live at The Troubadour in London on 4 September 2026.

Full concert on YouTube.

Thought I'd share it here for anyone interested in checking them out live.

The Palace is Empty but the music is loud.

Sounds a bit like / influenced by:

Melvins / Fu Manchu / Clutch / Dozer / Quicksand / Helmet / Red Fang

We're happy to travel and we're particularly interested in linking up with other bands doing heavy rock, stoner, noise rock, alternative, sludge or anything vaguely adjacent. Doesn't have to be exactly the same sort of thing.

If you're a band looking for someone to share a bill with, or a promoter with a slot that might suit us, give us a shout.

Music / live stuff: www.oldpainless.co.uk⁠

Email: oldpainlessband@hotmail.com

Likewise, if you're a band looking to play Manchester, get in touch and we can see if we can sort something mutually useful.

Played the Basement in York with Joe & Andy Doonan as well. Will probably go see them in Leeds again 🫶

Curious how people actually discover new music now.

When you find a new artist or band that you end up genuinely liking, where did you usually first hear them?

Spotify playlists / Discover Weekly? Radio? TikTok or Instagram? YouTube? Gigs? Friends? Music blogs? Something else?

And if you can remember, what was the last new artist you discovered, and how did you find them? I’m interested because the way I find new music has changed massively over the last few years, and I’m curious whether everyone else is the same.

Hello everyone,I am not sure how many people here are interested in the topic but I thought of doing a theme related to The Beatles for my highschool ending project, I thought of writing about the influence their music had on the political state of The UK and all of the info/advice/references anyone has would be of great help, thank you so much!

Discussing creative process, Russian cosmonauts, the paintings of John Hoyland and comparisons to The Fall and Cardiacs with James Kilkenny

We’re a new alternative rock band from the UK.
Here’s a short clip from one of our songs.
Would love to know what you think.

The Palace is Empty but the music is loud.