Beguiling male/female vocal harmonies with the bite of grunge and pensive emo vibes – Portsmouth’s Halt have delivered a cracking debut. For fans of Florence Road, Bleech 9:3, Suds, Lady Of Mars Words: Ben Hopkins
The World Cup ended on July 19 with Spain lifting the trophy after a 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New York New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, settling a final that exposed the difference between surviving…
Frankie gets you bouncing by detonating bombastic beats and rampaging riffs with an in-your-face attitude. For fans of Kasabian, Primal Scream, The View, The K’s Words: Ben Hopkins
Sundress introduce themselves as a new force in dream pop with ethereal waves of guitar and vocals oozing late summer melancholy. For fans of The Cranberries, DMA’s, Cocteau Twins, The Sundays Words: Ben Hopkins
The bands that will perform at the 2027 edition of Wacken include Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween and Dragonforce. Kanonenfieber Make Their Debut on the Main Stage The German blackened heavy metal band Kanonenfieber were announced in the first wave of acts,…
In cinema, a roulette wheel is almost never just background furniture. Directors use the sound of a small rolling ball, the contrast of deep red and sharp black on a spinning wheel and the camera cutting between tense faces as…
Film soundtracks are a very distinct art form within music. At their best, they greatly enhance the story being shown on-screen, adding to the mood and the performances while subtly telling the story in a musical way. The leitmotif of…
A deliciously darker tone – sinister, suave and dripping with menace and monstrous hooks. For fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Wunderhouse, Keo, Tooth Words: Ben Hopkins Live: August 14 – Manchester Deaf Institute (sold out!)
You sit down at a casino table with a fixed budget and absolutely no idea which game is actually working in your favour. Most people just pick whatever looks fun. That’s fine — but it’s also leaving real money on…
Modern online casino lobbies are packed with 3D animations, complex multi-grid engines and intricate story arcs. Yet, behind all the cinematic clutter, a massive segment of digital spinners consistently returns to simple three-reel fruit machines. Vintage Vegas-style slots strip away…