"We built this thing so that we can be a part of a community, not so we can watch a community grow absently around us. It is almost in its own right, a small protest against predatory promoters."

For bands and artists, streaming is a necessary way to grow a following and build a fanbase, from announcements right up to release day, from presave to playlist. But as Spotify continues to make it harder for independent musicians, is it time to look to more supportive alternatives?

Dark, brooding, and cinematic, COAST NOIR have spent the best part of this year crafting their sound and image, equal parts industrial and haunting, aggressive and ethereal.