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Track: The Sword – Deadly Nightshade, plus new album news

The Sword will release their sixth studio album, Used Future, March 23rd. The album was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, First Aid Kit). Preorder…

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Track: Skindred – Machine plus album news and tour dates

Ragga rock legends Skindred are releasing a new single “Machine” ahead of their forthcoming UK ‘Start the Machine Tour “. Machine will be the first single from the band’s forthcoming…

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Album Review: The Soft Moon – Criminal

The Soft Moon ‘Criminal’ (Sacred Bones) out Feb 2, 2018 Dark industrial soundscapes permeate the music of The Soft Moon a.k.a. Luis Vasquez, whose angst-filled vocals and lyrics focus on…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Brian Fallon – Sleepwalkers

Label: Virgin EMI Released: 9th February 2018 More well-known initially as frontman of American rockers The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon has offered his second solo album since he debuted…

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Album Review: Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy

Indie rock group Car Seat Headrest are re-releasing their classic 2011 album Twin Fantasy on the 16th of February. The same songs re-recorded, re-imagined and professionally finished, with plenty of…

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Track: Frank Turner – 1933, plus UK headline tour dates

First track from Frank Turner’s new album released Incensed by articles suggesting that punk rock is somehow alludes to the alt right spurred Frank Turner to write the track 1933…

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News: Tramlines 2018 Details Announced

This morning plans were unveiled for Tramlines 2018 which is to be held for the first time in Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd July. But before…

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Track: Reverend And The Makers – Black Flowers

Good news! Reverend & The Makers, have announced two intimate shows in London and Sheffield. Yass! Bad news! They’ve sold out. Agh! Sorry. And you would have loved it, too –…

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News: Latest Franz Ferdinand Track Ahead Of Album Release

Franz Ferdinand fans everywhere will no doubt be eagerly awaiting the new album Always Ascending which drops on February 9th, so what better news than a new track released to…

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Not Forgotten: A-Ha – Scoundrel Days

In 1985, Norse rock gods A-ha ruled the airwaves. Powered by remarkable cheekbones, teen acolytes and a cutting-edge video, they were on the Smash Hits cover most weeks. We worshipped…

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