New Music: Black Lounge – Essex’s Cinematic Indie Hopefuls Carve Out a Dreamy, Downbeat Sound

Black Lounge is a rising indie rock band based in Essex, UK, fronted by singer-songwriter George Grant. Their sound merges melancholic melodies, slow-burning arrangements, and emotionally introspective lyrics—drawing comparisons to The National, early Coldplay, and Radiohead’s softer moments. The project started gaining attention in 2023 with a string of reflective singles like “Bickering” and “Home Recording,” each showcasing an intimate, lo-fi production style with cinematic undertones. Their music leans into late-night moods, heartbreak, and quiet intensity, often built around clean guitar lines, slow drum grooves, and Grant’s understated vocal delivery.

With growing local support and a steadily building digital following, Black Lounge is shaping into one of the most promising atmospheric indie acts in the UK’s southeast underground scene. Their upcoming debut EP—reportedly in development—will offer their most cohesive vision to date.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/blackloungeband/