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News: Blue Oyster Cult Share Single ‘Screams’ From New Album “50th Anniversary Live – First Night”

Blue Öyster Cult have shared the single ‘Screams’, taken from their upcoming album ”50th Anniversary Live – First Night”, set for release on December 8, 2023. Watch the live video…

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Track: Sanjay – Dive2

Multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer, Sanjay, has shared the third single ‘Dive2’ taken from his forthcoming debut album, ‘Ancestral Visions’. The release of this latest single, ‘Dive2’ follows the stripped-back, minimal remix by LA-residing, Davi,…

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News: Shelf Lives Announce Debut Headline EU Tour For March 2024

London electro punk duo Shelf Lives have announced their first European headline tour today, extending their upcoming UK run onto the continent for March 2024. The announcement follows a remarkable year, performing at major…

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News: Eels Share New Festive Single And Announce Compilation Album ‘EELS So Good: Essential EELS, Vol.2’

Critically acclaimed rock group EELS release their brand new Christmas track, “Christmas, Why You Gotta Do Me Like This”, out now via E Works/[PIAS]. An alternative yuletide ballad with a traditionally morose, EELS twist,…

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News: Mando Diao Share New Single and Announces London Show As Part Of European Tour

The Swedish rock-icons Mando Diao keep on rockin’ 20 plus years down the line and are more motivated and active than ever before. Just working on their latest studio album…

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Track: Melanie Baker – All My Plants Have Died

Newcastle-based indie riserMelanie Baker shares pulsating new effort ‘All My Plants Have Died’, via Du Blonde’s cult indie label Daemon T.V. Speaking ahead of her single release, Baker explained: “The…

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Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker

Newcastle-based indie riser Melanie Baker began her career playing folk tunes at open mic nights in her home town of The Lake District. A deeply shy teenager wracked with anxiety,…

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EP Review: Lords Of Ruin – Coda Revival

Following the recent pandemic, Lords Of Ruin returned with their mesmerising debut EP, ‘Ruin Within’, which landed last year, enabling the band to play larger festivals and a series of support shows.…

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EP Review: Wingz Of The Monkey – Ape Allegations

Northen rockers Wings Of The Monkey are a young band who wears their influences proudly. Their debut EP ‘Ape Allegations’ features three tracks of rampaging rock that slaps you about…

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Meet: The North East’s Young Pretenders For Rocks Crown – Wingz Of The Monkey

Give us a potted history of the band Wingz of the Monkey are:Patrick Meehan Vocals 17 Years OldSonny Evans (JEEP) Guitars 15 Years OldEdward Jackson Drums 18 Years OldLogan Lewington…

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