The hallowed walls of London’s 100 Club have showcased some of the hottest acts the world has seen, those releasing material recorded from the sweatbox include London mod kings The Action and Birmingham’s finest The Move, continuing in this hallowed…
‘I think it’s the heart that you put into what you’re doing that’s important. Each member of the Beach Boys puts their whole heart and soul’ Dennis Wilson, ‘We were really an accident, but a good accident.’ Al Jardine, ‘There’s…
Arriving on site to the rolling hills situated at the Weobley Castle, Gower, with endless fields dotted with sheep, leading out onto the setting sun over the ocean- I knew this festival was going to be something special. A beautiful…
Los Angeles-based Velvet Starlings are back with a new single (and lineup) with the release of “Bullfight” — giving us all a taster of the psych-pop band’s forthcoming new album Pacific Standard Time, dropping this summer. Summing up “Bullfight” in an…
The Mod revival period of the late 70’s going through to the mid 80’s helped many woman and man touch various tailor-made pieces of cloth in various changing colours including wearing bowling shoes, ten pin alleys were never as popular…
Nozstock: The Hidden Valley Festival opened it’s doors for the 21st time this 18-21st July. Nestled in a Herefordshire valley, it started as a small family gathering for their fellow farmer neighbours and still manages to retain a small and…
Héloïse Letissier takes on another persona for Christine and the Queens’ second album, Chris. Addressing gender and identity with a resurged 80’s groove, this album is a clear sign of the times. From the go, ‘Comme Si’ addresses the current…
Rating: Following a summer of festivals, Leeds quintet, Fizzy Blood, will release their third EP, Pink Magic on 14 September. Announced early August, Fizzy Blood celebrated the news of Pink Magic with the unveiling of ‘Strangers’, a dark, sultry vibe to their…
Rating: With support from the brilliant Brand New Friend, fresh off the release of their debut album Seatbelts for Aeroplanes, Ash at Hebden Trades Club was a riotous occasion. A cacophony of loud guitars, screaming fans and sweat-drenched t-shirts. Symbolically…
Rating: Deershed Festival is the king-pin of the family-friendly festival circuit, at least in Britain, attracting thousands through its unique blend of bands, comics and, most notably, the yearly themed workshops (this year revolving around “making waves”). On the music front, this year…