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Our new single "Pushing Me Away" is being released through Flip Flop Records on 06/02/26
Pushing Me Away (Radio Edit)
On My Own
For The First Time
Love For My Enemies
Hailing from the scenic town of Malvern, Linkwells are a four-piece indie-rock band gaining attention for their distinctive, melody-driven sound. Blending experience with a shared passion for classic songwriting, their music combines the anthemic energy of Britpop with a modern indie edge, earning comparisons to The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Verve and Stereophonics.
Fresh from signing to legendary producer Nick Brine’s (Oasis, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen) Flip Flop Records, the Malvern quartet continue to refine their sound while building serious momentum. With a strong run of releases planned over the coming months, the band are focused on expanding their recorded output and reaching new audiences.
With five singles and an EP already under their belt, Linkwells have attracted listeners across England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia, Indonesia, Canada and the United States, reflecting their growing international appeal. Known for their high energy live performances, the band are quickly building a reputation for powerful, crowd-connecting shows. With exciting plans ahead, Linkwells are only just getting started keep your ears tuned for what’s next.
Press:
*BBC Introducing "An incredible band"
*Wolfman Radio "Record of the week"
*The New Music Show "Another great track!"
*CHBN Radio "Loving this new song - very broody and beautiful"
*CatorWeb Radio "Linkwells masterfully create songs that capture the essence of the human condition. Their lyrics strike a chord with listeners, imbued with genuine emotion, while their melodies are memorable and haunting."
*Banks Radio (Australia) "Amazing Track"
*CVFM Radio "The next band to add to your playlists. Linkwells are from Malvern and are CLASS!"
*The Craig Bundy Show "Malvern's finest!"
*Alternative Twist Radio "Love this!"
We've Signed!
Great news for Linkwells, we've signed a deal with Flip Flop Records, and new releases will begin in Feb 2026.
Owned by legendary producer Nick Brine, our output will be managed the label and plans for 2026 are already in place.
Nick's place in the pantheon of great producers is sealed with his work with Oasis, Coldplay, Ash, Bruce Springsteen and The Stone Roses, and we're looking forward to getting a little of his fairy dust sprinkled on our future work.
Downloadable Pics
Mike Bannister - Guitar
Lead guitarist with top midlands blues rock band Slowburner from 1987 to 2018 performing at festivals around the country where Robert Plant guested with the band on 3 occasions.
2018 - 2020 worked with former Robbie Blunt band members in Travelling Redwing.
Keith Forde - Vocals / Guitar
Keith is a singer/songwriter originally from Ireland and now living in Malvern. He's played live in countries such as Ireland, England, Scotland, Sweden, Canada and the US. His original songs have been featured in TV shows on ITV, CBS and RTE and he's had chart success as a co-writer of multiple songs.
James Elliot-Williams - Drums
James performs across the UK and Europe with many theatre shows and original and cover artists. A professional drummer for over 30 years now.
Andy D - Bass/Backing Vocals
Andy is a song writer / bass player / guitarist based in Malvern, Worcestershire. Originally from Stourbridge, Andy played with numerous bands from the area including Shadowland, Stress and Sign of Four all playing original music around the UK.
