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Nottingham’s Finest: Commons Drops Debut EP ‘Clean Living’
Get ready to turn up the volume and hit repeat because Nottingham indie-rockers Commons have just unleashed their highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Clean Living’! Released on May 24th, this EP is packed with infectious energy, vibrant melodies, and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll spirit.
Hailed for their unique fusion of indie rock and electronic elements, Commons has been making waves in the Nottingham music scene and beyond. From packed-out shows to radio play across the UK, placements on Apple Music playlists, and glowing reviews from tastemakers, Commons is a band on the rise.
Drawing comparisons to the likes of Kasabian, Foals, and Bloc Party, Commons has crafted a sound that is both commercially accessible and refreshingly alternative. Seamlessly blending lush synth lines with tight guitar riffs, punchy drums, and earworm melodies, the band’s music is a sonic rollercoaster that leaves you craving more.
Speaking about the EP, the band shares: “Clean Living is an ode to our kaleidoscopic taste in music, with each song giving a flare of something exciting that catches your ears leaving you eager for more. There is a wide range of meaning behind each track in this, it’s not solely based on one event or feeling – it’s more focused on telling short stories and experiences.”
Already known for their electrifying live performances, including a sold-out show at Beat The Streets Festival, Commons has received praise from outlets like Earmilk, Ones To Watch, and Fame Magazine. And with upcoming live dates, including a headline show at Rough Trade Nottingham on June 8th, Commons is set to solidify their place as Nottingham’s finest musical export.
So, crank up the volume, hit play on ‘Clean Living’, and get ready to embark on a musical journey you won’t soon forget. Commons is here to rock your world, one electrifying riff at a time!
If your twenties feel like a long, weird road trip with no GPS signal, Middle Seat is the album playing on loop from the auxiliary cord.
With their second EP, rising indie pop artist Sid Dorey has crafted something that sounds like growing pains, healing hugs, and that one late-night car ride where everything almost makes sense. Drawing on personal experiences with loss, strained family ties, and the complexities of queer love, Dorey’s latest project is a time capsule for a generation trying to piece itself together — without a manual.
Dorey’s lyricism is unflinching. On Unlovable, they take on the voice in your head that tells you you’re too broken to be loved. On What Comes With Heaven, they confront the fallout of religious trauma with eerie grace, creating a track that feels both sacred and defiant. These aren’t just songs — they’re survival anthems.
But it’s not all shadows. Middle Seat offers just as much warmth as it does weight. It’s about choosing who’s in your life. You can’t control everything, but you can control who’s around you. That’s power.
That message resonates deeply with their growing fanbase, many of whom first found Dorey through their viral TikTok performances — stripped-down moments of vulnerability that mirror the intimacy of the EP. Their authenticity has led to placements on Spotify’s New Music Friday and Apple’s New in Indie, but it’s clear Dorey is after something bigger than numbers: connection.
Sid Dorey isn’t just part of the next wave of indie pop — they’re shaping its emotional language. Middle Seat doesn’t pretend to fix everything, but it does something better: it reminds you that you’re not alone in the mess.
So next time you’re stuck in life’s middle seat, turn this on. It won’t solve your problems — but it might just help you stay.
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