We did a few covers to warm up and then had our second run through of our setlist of original songs.

'The Places Where We Go' now has proper lyrics and this is the first time having a go at them! Tom wrote up the lyrics using the last recordings of Leon's improvised lyrics as a starting point. He then added some structure and more imagery and this is the result. It was a lovely collaborative process. The start of many more to come!

6. 10 Years

5. Dream From The Other Side

4. Over & Out

3. Walk Unafraid - R.E.M.

2. Jesus Etc. - Wilco

1. Man On The Moon - R.E.M.

Conceptualized in the summer of 2019, Heartbound wouldn’t debut until the winter of 2022 as the side project of Michael Ricciardi, a native of Austin, Texas.
Harkening back to the music of his youth, Michael used Heartbound as an outlet for his more poetic & emotional writings, before becoming his main focus.
After releasing 2023’s freshman project titled “i don’t even know myself”, a blend of early Post-Hardcore & midwest Pop-Punk, “don’t keep the devil waiting, old friend” marked a distinct & aggressive change in direction for Heartbound, one that merged the angsty, heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics & atmosphere with an angry & brutal sound. “siren head calls to me in my sadness” is the next step forward into this new era of Heartbound, one that won’t be easily forgotten.
FFO: Confide, A Day To Remember, The Color Morale

sirenhead calls to me in my sadness (feat. Aleister) - Heartbound

A raw break-up anthem about running, drinking, and finally letting go.
Run From You by My Waterloo is gritty, emotional, and unapologetically free.

For anyone who's stayed too long with the wrong person.

Loud guitars. Loud feelings. One last goodbye.



Run From You

clothes off - live session for warchild

Das ist unser allererstes Musikvideo – wir sind Norm3n, eine neue Band, die gerade ihre Reise startet. Unsere erste Veröffentlichung heißt „Wannsee“ – ein Song, der den Beginn von etwas Neuem markiert.
Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr reinhört, mit uns diesen Weg geht und Teil unserer musikalischen Geschichte werdet!

Wannsee Für Immer

Blackwater Lightship are Tom Roberts and Leon Lockley and Dan Oram. Ranging from delicate folk rock acoustic arrangements to a full on grungy, post punk alternative assault on the senses, Blackwater Lightship have been crafting their sound for the last two years. 
Tom and Leon met by chance in Manchester via a mutual friend. Realising they were both musicians who shared a love for many of the same bands, they decided to meet for a jam in the studio.
Tom has been playing drums since he was eight years old and Leon has been playing guitar, bass and various instruments since his teens and took up singing later in life! Both have been in various other bands but felt a real connection with what they were doing together in this project.
Soon, they were collaborating and writing songs together and 2024 saw them bring their unique sound to the independent venues of Sheffield where it has been very well received resulting in several headline shows.
Blackwater Lightship have seen some exciting developments in the last year including recording their debut EP, a live session with Folkscape as well as continuing to gig around their hometown of Sheffield. And a new member, Dan Oram!

Here's to the spirit of sonic adventure!

My Waterloo is a Dutch rockband, formed in 2024 as a home studio project
by Patrick Vink (vocals/guitar) and Nick Pentaz (bass). 

Our sound blends rock with the soul of blues, funk,
and a dose of classic hard rock.
Honest, melodic, and always relatable.

Our lyrics reflect real life –
the kind of things everyone goes through.
We're doing it DIY,
with heart, grit, and no shortcuts.

Looking for a drummer & lead vocalist to complete the lineup!

New music, updates and fresh riffs coming soon.

Follow us to stay in the loop as we
build, create, and share what’s next.

A nostalgic Christcore band from ATX called to spread the Word for the Kingdom.

Heartbound is:

Michael - vocals/guitar
Ridge - vocals
Mason - bass
Lee - drums

New tracks tagged #Independent Band