Bedroom production is becoming increasingly normal. Bands are still utilising recording studios, of course, but so too can young artists whip out a laptop, download some software and start playing around. They’ll act as producer, and often even come away with something pretty good. It’s how the likes of Bad Omens – one of metal’s hottest properties – got their start. But now that everyone is a wannabe, it takes something a little more special for your band to stand out when you can do it all yourself. Step forward Tropic Gold, the South East trio who are showing just how formidable music can become when you really hone in on the details. “This has never been the type of band where we just set up our instruments and go,” guitarist and chief producer Joshua Lee expla...