Michael Beach with The Now and Replica Watch

Michael Beach is an indie rock artist whose fourth album, Dream Violence, was recorded in Melbourne and at Tiny Telephone in San Francisco. Since 2008’s Blood Courses, he’s released albums like Golden Theft (2013) and Gravity/Repulsion (2017).

The Now is a four-piece rock band from South Wales, United Kingdom, formed around 2018. Consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Shane Callaghan, guitarist Callum Bromage, bassist Jay Evans, and drummer Will Scott, the group is known for their highly original sound that blends heavy rock rhythms with an organic, contemporary songwriting approach. After building an extensive grassroots following and releasing a string of independent singles, they recorded with producer Oli Jacobs at Real World Studios to deliver their highly anticipated debut studio album, which was released in March 2024.