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:

Some Skeletons Announce New Album ‘Vigils’

Nottingham based trio, Some Skeletons are pleased to announce that their debut album ‘Vigils’ is to be released through Mountains Of Records on Friday 4th December 2015. The partnership between band and label follows on from the previous release of their second EP 'And Signs & Ampersands' in 2012.

Victories At Sea Set To Release Debut Album

Victories at Sea are set to release their debut album 'Everything Forever' on 30th October.

Harbour Sharks bite back with ‘Disaster Artist’

British three piece rockers Harbour Sharks have released a lyric video for their storming new track 'Disaster Artist'. You can check out the song here!

Bror Forsgren Releases Video for ‘In A Time When God Was One’

A well-directed, artistic and cinematic piece, featuring Silas Henriksen from the Norwegian National Ballet Company. The music accompanies the mood of the video – rich, atmospheric, and emotive.

Lost Atlanta Unleash ‘Alive’ EP

After weeks of build up and anticipation, Manchester Post Hardcore boys Lost Atlanta have finally released their second EP, 'Alive' via Ghost Music.

Press To MECO Release Debut Album ‘Good Intent’

Press to MECO have released their stunning debut album 'Good Intent'.

Math-Pop Signals. Release New Single ‘Lungs Apart’

Isle of Wight / Southampton based math pop band Signals. have released a video for their new single 'Lungs Apart'.

Faux Release Video for ‘Swimmingly’

Following the release of their debut EP 'Patterns' earlier this year, dirty-pop / alternative indie rock band Faux are pushing forward with new material and have released a new video for their new song 'Swimmingly'...

The Red Paintings Seek Artists and Human Canvasses For November 2015 UK Tour

The critically acclaimed multinational art rock group The Red Paintings will next month bring their extensive world tour to the UK as they embark on a ten date trek across the country.

The Serums EP ‘Fuzz Trap’ Launch Show

Gareth Rooke went to The Serum's EP 'Fuzz Trap' Launch Show. Here is his review...

HABITATS PREMIERE TROPICAL NEW SINGLE ‘BOOGIE WALTZER’

Habitats are a Hampshire-based indie-pop / tropical groove outfit and are releasing their new single ‘Boogie Waltzer’ on October 16th. But you can listen to it here!

Bad Pollyanna Announce Appearance at Whitby Goth Winter Weekend

Yorkshire based dark rockers Bad Pollyanna have announced they will be appearing at Whitby Goth Winter Weekend on Friday the 30th of October.

Neshiima and Amongst Thieves at Ivory Blacks, Glasgow

For today's gig I headed to the Ivory Blacks, a venue I haven't visited much in Glasgow to see 12 Stories High, Amongst Thieves and Neshiima.

One Last Run Announce UK Headline Tour

Manchester hard rockers One Last Run are currently in the studio recording their debut album and to celebrate the end of recording the band are hitting the road on a 4 date headline run.

Imaginary People Release New Track “She Is”

New York based Imaginary People have released new track 'She Is' from their upcoming debut album 'Dead Letterbox'.

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