Team Member: Gareth Rooke

Hi I'm Gareth, A foolish Welshman that has found himself living in Scotland. I adore live music and this all started back in University when a friend dragged me along to my first gig and I saw Travis. From then on I spent a lot of time going to see bands from rubbish uni bands that had formed one drunken night to the mighty Blur. When I finished uni there was a 10 year gap between gigs (long story). Now though, on any given day of the week I can be found in the venues of Glasgow. With regards to my music taste I love anything with great lyrics and heavy drums. When I was younger (and still am) I was obsessed with a band called Alisha's Attic. When not at a gig I will be found at my computer playing games like Prison Architect, Hearthstone and Wolfenstein.

Gareth Rooke's Articles:

THE DIRTY NIL ANNOUNCE DEBUT LP – ‘HIGHER POWER’

The Dirty Nil have just announced the details for their debut LP, 'Higher Power'. Set for release on 26th February 2016 via Dine Alone Records.

TRACK OF THE DAY: Morning Smoke – Soft Decay

Brighton noise pop quartet Morning Smoke are set to release their third single, ‘Soft Decay’ on 4th December and we loved this fuzzy track so much, we've chosen it as our Track of the Day!

Ringo Deathstarr Announce brand new video for ‘Guilt’ Plus Album ‘Pure Mood’

Texan shoegaze pioneers Ringo Deathstarr realise video for 'Guilt'. The Texans also return with their fifth studio album, ‘Pure Mood’ out via Club AC30 on November 20th.

KING TUT’S NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION 2016

King Tut's are once again supporting grass roots music and have announced a jam-packed line-up for King Tut's New Year's Revolution 2016. Showcasing over 80 of the most exciting, upcoming bands right now playing over 16 nights in January.

SCUZZ PRESENTS ‘UK THROWDOWN’ TOUR 2016

SCUZZ PRESENTS 'UK THROWDOWN' TOUR 2016 With Press to MECO, Max Raptor & Allusondrugs.

Introducing Years Young

Years Young have been tipped as one of the most anticipated bands of 2015. The Alternative Rock Quartet from North Lincolnshire spent the first 9 months carefully planning a launch that would instantly stamp their name on the alternative music scene.

KILKOVEC ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘JUST GET BETTER’ AND DECEMBER TOUR

Formed in the summer of 2012, Kilkovec have spent the past couple years touring across the UK supporting the likes of Brawlers, Yearbook and I Divide, determined for their infectious, yet gritty sound to reach the right ears.

Altered Sky – ‘Without Wonderland’ Album Review

Gareth gave his thoughts on Altered Sky's upcoming debut album 'Without Wonderland'. Find out what he thought here...

Brit riff lords IDOLS OF APATHY return with single ‘Bipolar’

UK Bruisers Idols Of Apathy return with a new single ‘Bipolar‘. The track is taken from the band’s stunning sophomore EP ‘Life Lessons‘, out on Friday 4th December. Idols Of Apathy are a highly dedicated six piece that create a sound, with colossal riffs and pounding beats, that is both dominant and ear shattering. The […]

King Korea Release chilling new video for ‘Zoo Generation’

London-based garage rock trio King Korea have unleashed their debut single ‘Zoo Generation’. A taut, three-minute explosion of blistering guitars, fuzzed-out bass and psychotic vocals, it’s an angry, pounding beast of a single.

The Dirty Nil RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘NO WEAKNESSES’

Canadian rock trio The Dirty Nil have released their video for ‘No Weaknesses’.

Track Of The Day: Sun & Flesh – Live Again

Check out their song 'Live Again' below as it is our Track of the Day!

ORION release video for new single ‘Somnium’

Manchester born ambient metal quintet Orion are pleased to reveal the video for their new single 'Somnium'.

Bullet For My Valentine at The Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline

Gareth reviewed Coldrain, While She Sleeps and Bullet For My Valentine in Dunfermline...

BLOWOUTS TAKE ON THE A-Z QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGE

The Blowouts are a post punk band from Plymouth. Formed in 2010, they provide a sound that is a combination of post-punk with melody. Gareth Rooke asked them an A-Z Questionnaire and there are some awesome answers...

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