The Wicked Whispers singer-songwriter explores two beginnings over 10 years apart on a very special collaboration with AV8 Records. Featuring the celebrated debut solo EP Metamorph with 6 stunning exclusive never before heard rough cut demo tracks, previously lost 10…
Flamboyance, flair, flawless! West Country’s finest return with a 5th member and a suave, soaring slice of heartbreak. For fans of The Smiths, Suede, Shed 7, Longpigs, The Native Photo: Nigel Yeo Words: Michael Adams As special guests to Trampolene……
DJ Schak has announced that he will host and perform his biggest headlining show to date THIS YEAR at NX Newcastle on Saturday December 16th. Schak – who has enjoyed a meteoric 2023 – will end the year on a high…
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…