Garage Flower - Soundcloud Demos

'The Roses on amphetamines'

Garage Flower

Ben Taylor

16:48 (7 minutes ago)

I first stumbled across Garage Flower when their debut Instagram post dropped — soundtracked, fittingly, by “Breaking Into Heaven” by The Stone Roses. With the Roses being sacred ground for any self-respecting indie fan, and Garage Flower kitted out in sports casual gear and baggy jeans, they instantly felt like kindred spirits.

A few clips later and the picture was clear: this was a band buzzing with garage-born chaos and a rhythm section dripping in funk. They’ve got that youthful swagger that can’t be faked — all nervous energy and groove. So when they teased a batch of demos on SoundCloud, there was no hesitation — headphones in, volume up, ready to see if the hype had legs

First up is “Bees and Honey” — a punchy guitar-driven tune that definitely puts the garage in Garage Flower. It’s a raw, unfiltered mix: the sound of a band cutting loose in their practice room, all grit and adrenaline. This is guitar music with personality — something sorely lacking in much of today’s polished indie landscape.

Each instrument has room to breathe. The rhythm section locks in tight and funky, while the guitars snarl with attitude — the lead lines bursting with flair and flashes of real technical skill. It’s the sound of a band completely in sync, riding the same wave of energy.

Raw it may be, but that live, unvarnished feel is exactly what gives it its charm. You can almost feel the sweat and buzz of the room bleeding through the speakers — and it’s a thrilling start.

Next up is “Jammy” — and it’s the standout of the bunch. Imagine if the euphoric outro of “Resurrection” by The Stone Roses was stretched into its own full-blown track. Now swap the ecstasy for amphetamines and you’re halfway there. It’s pure adrenaline — John Squire-esque lead lines twisting and turning over an elastic, bouncing bassline that refuses to sit still.

The vocals are delivered with a snarling edge, spat out rather than sung, while the chorus flips from chaos to clarity as the guitars start to chime instead of wail. It’s a rush — messy, urgent, and utterly alive.

What’s refreshing here is the intent: this isn’t a band chasing algorithm-friendly singalongs. Garage Flower are vibing off each other, getting lost in the music rather than packaging it for playlists. Every player counts, every groove matters. You get the sense their gigs won’t be about standing still and chanting choruses — they’ll be about losing yourself completely in the groove.

The final two demos are both takes of their eponymous track, “Garage Flower” — and it’s another pure groover. You can easily imagine this one becoming a future single. It’s a swaggering slice of Madchester gone punk, all groove and grit, topped off with a huge chorus that sticks. Frontman vocals come through in a snotty snarl, while guitarist Dylan McQuade sprays John Squire–style licks across the mix like paint on canvas.

It’s an exhilarating brew — the sound of a band unafraid to let guitars really sing again, effects-laden and full of technical flair. The recordings are undeniably raw, but that’s part of their charm. Here’s hoping they keep that rough edge intact when it comes time to hit the studio — too much modern production risks sanding down what makes them so vital.

Too much of today’s indie landscape feels flattened — songs built to hit the chorus before you’ve even felt the verse, everything compressed into a beige blur. Garage Flower are the antidote to that. They’ve got groove, guts, and a spark that could make guitar music feel dangerous again. Let’s hope they hold their nerve — because they might just be onto something.

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