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Selfish Things reveal new single!

Ahead of this Friday’s release of EP Vertical Love, Selfish Things have revealed new single Rust Cohle Never Sleeps! Vocalist Alex Biro says; “Before the band even had a name, I fell into an emotional hole between the end of 2014 and the summer of 2015. I’d left my old band knowing very well that they had a number […]

Three Days Grace – Outsider

After a few years, Three Days Grace are back again with their brand new album, Outsider. And fear not those who’ve been listening to the band since the beginning, because they’re still loyal to their sound as always. Well, don’t expect it to sound exactly the same as they were back in 2006, but you […]

Waterparks, Patent Pending & Dead live at Y Plas, Cardiff

Opening the show are UK rockers Dead! who show just why they are one of the most popular underground acts in the UK right now. The crowd enjoyed the set, singing along and getting involved with the grungy rockers. At times, the vocals were lost in the mix but this did not impact too much on […]

SOUND DROWN TAKE ON THE A-Z QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGE

Following the release of their newest single, a rendition of “Kiss The Girl”, we asked Sound Drown to tell us more about themselves using our A-Z challenge! A SONG WHICH MADE YOU WANT TO MAKE MUSIC: BRANDON: Dammit by Blink-182 NICK: Dreams by Van Halen JUSTIN: Never Too Late by Three Days Grace DREW: Breaking The Habit […]

Lydia reveal album number 7 details and new single!

Lydia have revealed the details of their 7th album! Liqour is set to be released through Weekday Records, an imprint of the Sony label, on July 13! If the record is anything like lead single Goodside, then we are in for a treat as this is a slice of pure emo-tinged indie heaven. Check out Goodside below; [YouTube […]

Haggard Cat reveal new single and announce UK tour!

Haggard Cat have revealed their new single Goldberg! The track is lifted from their forthcoming album Challenger (April 20. Earache Records). Vocalist/guitarist Matt Reynolds explains of the track;  “’Goldberg’ is a very personal song to us. The lyrics deal with how touring and expectation cause deterioration of mental health and how our perception of ourselves on the […]

The Spook School announce May UK tour!

The Spook School have revealed they will be going out on a run of UK dates in May, sandwiched between a bunch of festival appearances! Joining the band on the headline dates are Alcopop! Records label mates Peaness! The band say of the tour; “Touring North America was a wild experience. Meeting so many new people, playing […]

Encoded announce new single!

London based Encoded have revealed that their new single Our Faith Has Gone will be released on March 23! This track is an early preview of their new EP Psychosis, set for release in May. With a sound that ranges from the artistic grooves of Muse to the aggressions of Rage Against The Machine, the quartet are not your average […]

Gravves know a Power Bomb Baby!

North Walean trio Gravves have revealed their new single Power Bomb Baby! The track comes from their forthcoming EP Oh, The Joy (April 27). Bassist Adam Hughes says;  “The track is about when you meet somebody and they blow you away. I guess, kind of like a powerbomb. We’ve been sat on this tune for a few years now, […]

Bloodlines take on the A-Z challenge!

Scottish rockers Bloodlines are set to release their new EP Primal Cuts on March 16th. We asked vocalist Jamie to tell us more about the band by taking on our A-Z challenge! A song that made you want to make music? Its probably something I hate now! I’ve wanted to make music for as long as I can remember and was a […]

Meet Quiet Slang!

For those who know Beach Slang, you’ll be familiar with frontman James Alex’s earnest lyrics and the Philadelphia punks fiery shows but now James is switching things up with the formation of Quiet Slang, switching from the raucous punk to minimalism with his vocals being supported by a cello and a piano. Debut Quiet Slang album Everything […]

Meet Vulture Cult who are Steamrolling onto the UK scene!

Liverpool rockers Vulture Cult may have only been together for a short period of time but they are quickly gaining a reputation for their live performances. The band have now revealed their debut single Steamrolling will be released on April 6. The band say; “It’s amazing to see how much we’ve achieved in just a year, we can’t […]

Sun Arcana – As I Take A Breath – EP review

Essex’s Sun Arcana‘s debut EP, ‘As I Take A Breath‘ is one to be proud of. For fans of Lower Than Atlantis, Arcane Roots, and Waterparks, this 6-track EP will take your breath away. Right from the get-go, you can tell this band aren’t messing about. They’ve been sitting on these tracks for a while, […]

Introducing: Exploring Birdsong!

Liverpool piano/prog trio Exploring Birdsong have revealed their new single The Downpour is set to be released on March 9! Speaking of the track, the band say; “’The Downpour’ has been described as our ‘Great Gig In The Sky’. It’s part of a much larger – and nerdier – concept, and is at the emotional climax of that […]

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