Slam Dunk Festival 2022 guide: festival focus
We love Slam Dunk. There, we said it. Not only because they run it in the North as well as the South. It’s not just their laser-like focus on punk,…
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Overheated Live guide: festival focus
Billie Eilish has clearly decided to use her platform in a striking way. That is because she has announced Overheated live, a climate-focused event spanning her tour dates at The…
Arctangent Festival 2022 guide: festival focus
ArcTanGent Festival is an award-winning independent rock and metal festival near Bristol, held between August 17 and August 20, 2022. It will take place over five stages with bands like…
State Champs: new album out now!
‘Eventually’ is usually what fans say when the long-awaited fourth album finally drops. Pop punkers State Champs have leaned into it and owned the word..
2000trees Festival 2022 guide: see Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Idles & many more!
2000Trees Festival punches way above its weight. The independent festival which began in 2006 has earned a ‘festival family’ of loyal attendees and staff. It has also won multiple small,…
Julian Lennon performed Imagine publicly for the first time!
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julian Lennon has released two singles from his new album and surprised the world with his first ever performance of John Lennon’s iconic song, Imagine.
Dylan Scott and Jimmie Allen: powerful collaboration
We’re impressed with Dylan Scott and Jimmie Allen‘s new single and accompanying video. The simple message of unity embedded within In Our Blood is surprisingly radical right now, especially within…
Mary Gauthier: inner insights
Anyone familiar with The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) should be well aware of the prolific creative partnership and friendship between Mary Gauthier and Beth Nielsen Chapman. Therefore, it’s fantastic…
Arcade Fire UK tour dates with Feist!
Following two acclaimed singles, Arcade Fire has released their “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker). And you know what a new album means? New Arcade Fire UK tour dates! That’s…
Eric Church & recording insights
U.S. country music superstar Eric Church had so much new material that he released a triple album, Heart & Soul, in April 2021. He marked the anniversary with special edition…
Gogol Bordello: special London show for Ukraine
Self-proclaimed gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello have announced a very special concert to end their European tour. The intimate London show will be a charity fundraiser for Ukraine.
Puppy: recording insights + tour dates
Puppy produced their new album in the wake of disappointment and adversity. Here, we explore their recording experience and announce their UK tour dates.
Drive-By Truckers: new album & tour dates
We’re approaching the 26th year of acclaimed Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. They’re celebrating the milestone with the release of a new album plus an epic international tour.
Silverstein: inner insights
It can be incredibly isolating to experience issues like anxiety, stress, depression, or panic attacks. It’s hard for people who haven’t gone through anything similar to understand. Canadian rock band…