Simple Plan’s new album is Harder Than It Looks
Here at Music Closeup HQ, we vividly remember when I’m Just A Kid by Simple Plan was released, so we’re disconcerted to find out that was 20 years ago. Simple…
Cold Years: Goodbye To Misery, hello Jane
Acclaimed Aberdeen punks Cold Years are back with a new album. Goodbye To Misery is more than the album’s title; it’s the guiding principle. They wanted a more positive future…
Mavis Staples and Levon Helm: album from the archives
Hot on the heels of our release roundup feature on archive footage videos, we’re pleased to see that Mavis Staples has delved into her archives to find a gem. It’s…
Archive footage: release roundup
We recently explored how musicians have creatively responded to loss. Now we continue our release roundup series by focusing on videos making creative use of archive footage. Le Big Zero:…
Loss for words: release roundup
The art of losing Whether affected by broken dreams, a break-up, or bereavement, these artists have explored loss in their new singles. Carleton Stone: when reality overtakes dreamsCharlotte Sands: getting…
New Brick Lane Jazz Festival this April!
Iconic London event space The Truman Brewery is gearing up to host the inaugural Brick Lane Jazz Festival. This festival will showcase 24 artists between April 22 and April 24,…
GRAMMY-winning Brothers Osborne: UK tour in May
Country stars Brothers Osborne have been both critically and fan acclaimed for years, so it’s surprising that they’ve only just received their first GRAMMY award. They won the Best Country…
Joshua Radin – UK tour this April
We’ve got Joshua Radin UK tour news for you – the U.S. singer-songwriter is on his way here to celebrate the release of his new album. The seven-date tour, kicking…
New Kat Von D and Dave Grohl mixes!
Two of Kat Von D's album tracks were originally recorded with Dave Grohl and these gems from the vault are now available!
Country To Country festival is back – finally!
Country To Country (C2C), Europe's biggest country music festival is back for 2022. We look at what to expect and shine a spotlight on artists to look out for if…
Celebrities join forces for A Bowie Celebration
January 8, 2022, would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday. To mark the milestone, celebrities are joining A Bowie Celebration livestream. The online event will feature Duran Duran, Def Leppard,…
Animated music videos: release roundup
We’re continuing our recap series by celebrating a range of animated music videos released in the past year. Diamond Shake – Heard It All BeforeKodiak Arcade – Something RealBelmont –…
Canadian music in 2021
Having just looked back at Arkells latest album, we’re continuing our year-in-review series by recapping a selection of Canadian music in 2021. Suzie Ungerleider – Ships Said The Whale –…
Songs for New Year
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look at new songs for new year – both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Born Without Bones –…
Music Books in 2021
If you like reading just as much as you like music, you’re in luck. That’s because there have been plenty of fantastic music books in 2021. If reading sounds like…
Christmas Songs in 2021
It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid. If you need some extra festive cheer, we’ve got your back. Here’s a list of newly released Christmas songs in 2021.…