Band chemistry is a strange, undefinable, and intangible thing, but when it’s there, it’s undeniable. And it’s undeniable that new duo The Exact Opposite have it in spades. That much is clear from the first listen of their debut album, Skill Issue, a record that fizzes and fizzles with a very tangible chemistry that should and needs to be listened to from beginning to end. That it’s just singer/guitarist Jamie Stuart and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Nigel Powell makes the depth, richness, and full-bodied texture of these songs all the more impressive.

Exploding onto the London music scene with unparalleled vigor, The Breakdown are a sensational melodic rock band that brilliantly fuses iconic British influences with cutting-edge modern rock elements. Reunited in serendipity, this extraordinary quintet triumphed over adversity during lockdown, unleashing their mesmerizing debut album, ‘Open the Barricades’. Now regularly performing in and around London and featuring on a number of high-profile music blogs.

Born in Luanda, Angola, Tende Kasha's early years were marked by the harsh realities of war in the working-class neighborhood of Bairro Popular. At the tender age of 10, he was sent to Portugal by his parents to escape the turmoil and uncertainty of his homeland. Despite his challenges, Tende Kasha found solace and passion in music at a young age. With a natural inclination towards singing, he sought refuge in the melodies that filled the airwaves, igniting a lifelong love affair with music.