Listen: HATS - Hurt You [New Track]

Words: Saam Das

I'm genuinely quite surprised to discover that the last time we wrote about brothers-not-so-grim HATS was at the back end of 2014, with their excellent mellow Wretch 32 cover. Thankfully, John and Garry are still going strong, even launching a regular monthly track release pattern. Listen to new track 'Hurt You' below.

Listen: HATS - 6 Words (Wretch 32 Cover)

Words: Saam Das

We last caught up with HATS under their previous moniker of John And Garry, the sibling duo from Ayrshire. The Kerr brothers seem to have moved slightly further south now, to sunny Manchester, while still retaining the emotive spirit that saw me originally compare the band to Idlewild and Biffy Clyro. Even on their latest track, a cover of Wretch 32's new single '6 Words'.

Download: John & Garry - Hide Away [Debut EP]

Words: Saam Das

Scot sibling duo John & Garry popped up on our radar at the end of August, with a couple of excellent tracks, that brought forth memories of Idlewild and Biffy Clyro. Soon after, they went a step further and put together an EP - have a listen below, and download for free/pay what you like.

Surfacing: John & Garry [New Band]

Words: Saam Das

It's becoming an increasing rarity to be emailed music that I actually like enough to write about. But sometimes it's the bands without the labels and without the PRs that manage to make themselves heard - just on the strength of their music. And a simple, polite, and personal submission. Step forward, John & Garry, a sibling duo with a touch of Idlewild and Biffy Clyro to them.