With the release of her latest EP, ‘Be Bold’, Rosie Bans is proving herself to be one of the most passionate, and unique, singer-songwriters around. Although reminiscent of the likes of Tori Amos or Regina Spektor, Bans’ epic piano playing…
Gigslutz Unsigned certainly sees plenty of new and cool bands coming up to break into the music industry, but great new singer-songwriters are hard to come by. Sixteen year old Mark Barrett is trying to change that. Disappointed by the…
Worried that I’m arriving at The Sebright Arms rather late, after feeling like I’ve trekked across half of East London – my phone dying and my sweat dripping – I’m relieved to discover that I have not missed any of…
Having first fallen in love with Martin Longstaff, aka The Lake Poets, upon seeing him supporting John Smith at The Union Chapel, I am pretty elated that he will be releasing his debut EP next month. Following recent single, ‘April’,…
Having received acclaim from the likes of Radio 1, as well as ‘Balcony TV’, Brighton Band – Phantom Runners – are now back with their second single ‘Chasing The Feeling’. Produced by Huey Morgan of Fun Lovin’ Criminals and 6music…
After a rather impressive decade and following their huge Earls Court show last year, Bloc Party are now on a break from touring and recording. However they are still performing a handful of rare DJ slots, including what promises to be…
Yesterday saw the release of the second album from three piece folk-orientated band Merrymouth, formed by Ocean Colour Scene’s frontman Simon Fowler, along with long time OCS band member Dan Sealey and acclaimed keyboard player Adam Barry. To celebrate the…
Having recently released their fantastic debut album – ‘Lossleader’ -, Eight Rounds Rapid have returned to The Alleycat for a night of live music from Southend’s finest. Prior to their utterly impelling and impressive live set, I have a chat…
Recorded and produced by The Coral’s James and Ian Skelly, ‘Gonna Get To You’ is Stourbridge three-piece Circles’ debut EP. The majority of which was apparently recorded in singer Paul’s kitchen in order to capture the raw sound the band…
Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most talented guitarists, Steve Cradock is a member of Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller’s band and a solo artist in his own right. Recruited by Paul Weller for his band in 1993, the guitarist’s…