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A Chat With Courage My Love

Ahead of their show in Glasgow, we had a chat with Courage My Love to talk touring the UK, Warped Tour and albums! So how are you guys doing today? Phoenix: Yeah, not too bad thanks. Brandon: Jet lagged. Phoenix: Yeah, a little jet lagged. This is your first time here in Glasgow. Have you […]

Turbowolf announce album and headline tour!

Turbowolf have announced they will be heading out across the UK and Europe for a tour next March! The run is in support of forthcoming album The Free Life (March 9, 2018, So Recordings)! You can check out the title track below; UK TOUR – MARCH 2018 Fri 9th – O2 Academy 3, Manchester Sat […]

Hightown Parade take on the A-Z challenge!

Want to know more about Hightown Parade? Then check out their answers to our A-Z challenge! A song that made you want to make music?  Chris – Meatloaf – Bat out of Hell Chris -(guitars ) – Peter Gabriel – Red Rain  Galen – The Ace of Spades  Io –Amy Winehouse, Back to Black  Best rider […]

A chat with Bullet Height in Cardiff

Berlin based electronic duo Bullet Height are currently on their first UK tour supporting Courtesans. We had a chat with guitarist/vocalist Jon Courtney and vocalist/keyboardist Sammi Doll to discuss shows, the title of Jon’s biography and Sammi’s ideal dinner guests…. Today’s the first day of the UK, are you excited for it? Jon: Excited? Yeah. […]

Thumbhole Records announce Tracks You Might Have Missed Vol 2!

In this day and age, bands are releasing tracks and records left, right and center, leaving many undiscovered gems falling into the black hole that is the internet. So how do we find those new favourite local artists? Well Thumbhole Records has a good idea! They are set to release Tracks You Might Have Missed […]

Drones reveal new single!

London rockers Drones have revealed their new single Rorschach! The track is an early glimpse into new record Exiled (March 9, 2018, LockJaw Records). Vocalist Lois McDougall says of the track; “Rorschach was written as a slap in the face to those of us who ‘suffer’ from so-called ‘first world problems. We have freedoms that […]

The Used announce 2018 tour!

Following the release of emotional record number 7, The Canyon, The Used have revealed the dates for their UK and European tour! Tickets are on sale now! Check out the dates below; 4th Stockholm, SE, Fryshuset 5th Gothenburg, SE,  Pustervik 7th Bochum, DE, Zeche 8th Zurich, CH, Komplex 457 11th Nottingham, UK, Rock City 12th […]

Shanghai Blues went for a SWIM in Storm Brian

Shanghai Blues have revealed the video for new single SWIM! The East Londoners headed over to a beach in Kent with Anabasis Media’s Nick Suchak at around 7am right in the middle of Storm Brian to shoot the video! The band say of the song, the visual of which sees a beautiful sunrise to match […]

Myles Kennedy signs to Napalm Records and announces debut solo album!

Myles Kennedy has his fingers in many pies! He’s the lead vocalist of Alter Bridge, fronts Slash‘s backing band; Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators and created The Mayfield Four and now Myles Kennedy is a solo artist! He has revealed that he is now signed to Napalm Records, the same label as Alter Bridge and […]

The Courtesans, Bullet Height & Digital Criminals @ The Moon, Cardiff

Opening the show tonight are Pontypool rockers Digital Criminals. They’re entertaining and show off some of their talent during their short set with frontwoman Emily Bates commanding the floor in front of the stage well. The only downpoint of their set was the length, with all sets having to be cut short due to curfew.

Epona reveal new single

Margate quartet Epona have revealed their new single Retail Therapy! The track comes from their Rewind For A Face EP, set for release on November 24 through Unlabel Records! The band say of the track; “When approaching this latest EP, we wanted to write something a little more energetic than our previous material. It’s the […]

Within Temptation announce UK and European tour!

Within Temptation have revealed their UK and European tour plans for 2018! The band kick things off in Russia on October 11 2018 and the UK dates begin in Birmingham on November 9, 2018! The tour will be in support of their brand new album, which details will emerge about in due course! Vocalist Sharon […]

Paramore reveal Fake Happy video!

Paramore have revealed the video for Fake Happy. The track is taken from their latest album After Laughter (out now, Fueled By Ramen). The video was directed by the band’s own drummer Zac Farro who says; “The Fake Happy video was a very special video for me. This is the first time I’ve directed a […]

MidReflection take on the A-Z challenge

To find out more about MidReflection, we asked vocalist Matthew Bishop (aka 2Ts) to take on our A-Z challenge and tell us more! A song that made you want to make music? Well that’s a tough one to start with. I couldn’t really tell you because I’ve been influenced by so many different artists it’s […]

Devil Sold His Soul reveal new single and mini-doc

Devil Sold His Soul have given fans a treat with a re-recording of 2007 classic Awaiting The Flood that features current vocalist Paul Green as well as original frontman Ed Gibbs! The single release tops the 10th anniversary celebrations of debut album A Fragile Hope which included a sold-out UK tour with both vocalists! Check […]

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