NOVATINES

Having only formed in 2017, Novatines quickly established themselves as one of the best new bands on the UK’s rock scene. Following numerous line-up changes under different monikers, the band rapidly found an audience following their formation as Novatines, quickly racing through the UK festival scene via support slots with the likes of Arcane Roots and Alabama 3.

Their escapades with renowned artists didn’t stop there, with a recording session at Peter Gabriel’s esteemed Real World Studios – with The Sweet’s Andy Scott at the helm –, the first of four singles, being played on Planet Rock radio, before getting further coverage across BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music. Firmly placing themselves in the camp of British rock revivalists, and with lofty ambitions following their European tour with the aforementioned Sweet, they still remain grounded and dedicated to their craft. Here guitarist Tom Cory tells us how it all began…