Photo by Paul Husband With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. Yet frontman John Power’s gift for sparkling melodies and instantly additive hooks remains as…
Crunching Chillis riffs and massive Foos sing-a-long choruses – new British Rock music is very much alive and kicking. For fans of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, The Amazons, Himalayas, Bad Nerves Photo: Richard Mukuze LIVE: Oct 26…
The works of David Bowie and Marc Bolan might not have been the same without the careful guiding collaboration with Tony Visconti. Bowie was so touched with the relationship that over 40 years of working together did wonders for the…
Northern noiseniks The Hermitts release their stunning debut album, Weight of the World, on 20th November 2023. The limited edition CD and DL only release on Next Phase : Normal records features nine tracks, singles Weight Of The World, previously…
Brighton rockers Creeping Jean are back with bona fide banger “The Rattle”. Putting their signature modern twist on the vintage 60s and 70s sound, the new single doesn’t creep but positively swaggers, thanks to an alarmingly catchy guitar riff prevalent…
Wyn has followed her debut release with another single-of-the-year contender. For fans of PJ Harvey, Wolf Alice, Amy MacDonald, Rianne Downey, Ruby J Photo: Sam Crowston Words: Michael Adams LIVE: Tonight! Manchester YES (Basement) – sold out!
Dear Catherine Wheel by D & D Philpott. Bonkers letters to U.K. Indie Bands with genuine replies from the actual artists. For over a decade, ‘Team Philpott’, as their followers fondly refer to them, have been on a quite bonkers…
Bringing together the best of local and national acts to the North East stage, Gathering Sounds Festival in Stockton in August provided an electrifying showcase of musical talent that left attendees buzzing with excitement. The festival, now in its fifth…
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning, alternative rock pioneers, The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have today announced a major summer tour of the UK and Ireland in 2024. When The Smashing Pumpkins first emerged out of Chicago in 1988, the world had never heard a band quite like them….
The Cranberries To The Faithful Departed remastered deluxe edition vinyl and CD reissues released 13th October. Includes bonus content and three previously unreleased album demos. Buy HERE The Cranberries’ monumental third album To The Faithful Departed is reissued today as a deluxe edition on vinyl and…