News: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Hell Of A Good Time
British blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor continues to build anticipation for her forthcoming album ‘Black & Gold’ with the release of her latest single, ‘Hell Of A Good Time’—an energetic, hard-hitting track that blends her signature fiery guitar work with infectious rock & roll swagger. The song delivers a raucous, no-holds-barred performance while carrying a deeper reflection on the …
News: Bywater Call Announce November 2025 UK Tour With Special Guest Dan Patlansky
Get ready for a soul-stirring, high-energy ride as Bywater Call, the electrifying 7-piece Southern Soul andRoots Rock sensation from Toronto, Canada, returns to the UK for an 8-date November 2025 tour withspecial guest Dan Patlansky LSS. An exclusive Planet Rock ticket pre-sale starts at 10am on Friday 14 February. Pre-order tickets are available HERE. Tickets go …
Album Review: Pit Pony – Dead Stars
The mixture of post-punk indie is hypnotic throughout this second full-length from North East’s Pit Pony. ‘At Dawn opens the album with something special. One minute in, and I am already loving this album. Heavy bass drives the track under thrashy guitar, but the direct, flowing vocals bring the magic and have me already signing …
Track: Bonnie Trash – Haunt Me (What Have You Become)
Ontario hell-raisers Bonnie Trash have shared the final single Haunt Me (What Have You Become) taken from their forthcoming new album, ‘Mourning You’, which is set for release on February 28th via Hand Drawn Dracula. The band comment: “Your misery consumes you. And you torture yourself. You’ve changed in ways that no-one can recognize – you can’t even recognize yourself. …
News: Italian Band Benthos Release Third Single ‘As A Cordyceps’ & Announce New Album ‘From Nothing’ Via InsideOutMusic
The final pieces are slowly unveiling: Italian metal band Benthos are releasing their third single “As A Cordyceps” while revealing details for their upcoming sophomore album “From Nothing”, which will be released April 11th, 2025, via InsideOutMusic. The album, which will have 12 tracks in total, is now available for pre-order. “From Nothing” offers a profound …
Track: Hallan Release Brand New Single ‘Lilian’s Regret’
Portsmouth quartet Hallan have shared their new single ‘Lilian’s Regret’, alongside news of a mammoth spring UK tour, and marking their first new music of 2025, ‘Lilian’s Regret’ sees Hallan continue to make waves with their genre-defying sound, blending post-punk with ’80s-inspired synths and experimental production. Speaking ahead of their current single release, frontman Conor Clements stated: “With questionable events happening in the world …
News: Stranded Horse Shares New Single ‘Right No Wrongs With No Arms’ Alongside New Album Announcement (feat Boubacar Cissokho)
Stranded Horse (aka Yann Tambour) released their second album Humbling Tides (Talitres) in early 2011, featuring ethereal melodies with a wandering spirit. Years before, Tambour had made a dramatic artistic shift away from the darker sound of Encre with Churning Strides (2007). This distinctive and bright work blended Anglo-Saxon folk with French chanson and Mandinka …
Track: The Roebucks – Great British Pigs
Making their debut for cult Brighton Label Goo Records (Jopy, Welly, Canned Pineapple), Brighton quartet The Roebucks return with their new single ‘Great British Pig’ A reflection on Veganism, the hypocrisies of nationalist British Identity, as well as an expression of appreciation towards our swine friends, ‘Great British Pig’ proudly stands as the band’s most emotionally ‘meaty’ cut to date, as the band …
EP Review: Sypha – Borderland
Borderline is the new atmospheric EP of hard riffing brilliance from British metallers Sypha. Whether it’s the soaring chorus on opener ‘Dirty Floor’ or the frantic hardcore verses on ‘Limbo’, there is something exciting for every metalhead. Formed in 2022, the band take from heavyweight heroes such as Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Bring Me The Horizon, …
Track: The Waterboys unveil new single ‘Andy (A Guy Like You)
Following the recent announcement of their new album Life, Death And Dennis Hopper, which is due out 4th April via Sun Records, The Waterboys now release the record’s second taste with beautiful new single ‘Andy (A guy Like You)’ “The song describes the moment Warhol drove across America to visit Dennis Hopper in L.A. and have his …