Pave The Jungle

Pave The Jungle is a Newcastle-based indie rock project fronted by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Rachael Whittle. Known for their gritty, introspective sound blending post-punk urgency with garage-rock rawness, the band pairs driving guitars and brooding basslines with Whittle’s candid lyrics exploring anxiety, identity, and societal pressures. Releases like *Grim Arithmetic* and *Callous Skin* showcase their knack for balancing melodic hooks with visceral energy, while tracks like *The Hissing* lean into darker, hypnotic grooves.

Emerging from the UK’s DIY scene, Pave The Jungle has earned praise for their cathartic live shows and unflinching lyrical honesty. Their work, including recent singles *Cookie Cutter* and *Jelly*, reflects a DIY ethos and a commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, cementing them as a compelling force in contemporary underground rock.