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News: Bones Ate Arfa Share New Video For ‘Akimbo People’ & Release Debut EP

Brighton’s alt-rockers Bones Ate Arfa are back with the new video for Akimbo People, the title track from the bands just released debut EP. Led by the charismatic frontman Arfa—whose…

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News: Coruja Jones Drops Haunting Indie-Folk Single ‘The Day I Die’

Manchester-based musician and songwriter Dan Jones, known professionally as Coruja Jones, has released his latest single, ‘The Day I Die.’ The introspective track, produced by Sam Vicary of The Cinematic…

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News: Noam Fainer Unleashes Fiery New Rock Single ‘NEVER!’

Noam Fainer is back with a powerful new single, ‘NEVER!’, taken from his latest EP, MUSIC IS DEAD. Blending rock, Britpop, and indie-rock elements, this electrifying track showcases Fainer’s raw…

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Track / Video

Track: Brighton Newcomers Sad Dads Shine On Debut ‘Surf Instructor’

Tongue-in-cheek, radiantly catchy and enormously fun, Brighton’s Sad Dads make a brilliant first impression on their vibrant debut single ‘Surf Instructor’. The brainchild of best friends Dan Noble and Owen…

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News: Bullitz 23 Ignite the Punk Scene with Explosive Debut EP ‘Burn’

Bullitz 23’s debut EP Burn ignites the punk scene with raw energy and gritty, street-smart lyrics. Fronted by Andi Chalmers, the band emerges from the ashes of underground punk outfits…

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Live Review: Tramlines Festival 2024 – Hillsborough Park, Sheffield 24.07.2024 – 27.07.2024

By Phil Wright I always look forward to Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival. Set in Hillsborough Park, this three-day family friendly festival boasts performances by both local and national artists. It has…

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News: Indie-Pop Trio Isla Rico Shine On ‘Wavelength’

Manchester indie-alt-pop trio Isla Rico return with the vibrant, anthemic bedroom-pop fizzer ‘Wavelength’. Produced by the renowned Andy Gannon (Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Robbie Williams, BILK, Courteeners), the track showcases the…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Dread FM – Who Killed The Vibe?

Genre-jumping rapper Dread FM has made a strong impression since bursting onto the scene, receiving early support from BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. Now, with the release of…

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Live Review: Love Supreme – Glynde Place, East Sussex 05.07.2024 – 07.07.2024

By Henry Groves My festival season has once again started at the truly incredible Love Supreme. Set in the Sussex countryside, this has possibly one of the most beautiful festival…

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Track: Pilar Victoria Shines On Happy Perez Produced New Single ‘Dancing In The Sand’

Rising alternative-pop solo artist Pilar Victoria shines on her vibrant new single, ‘Dancing In The Sand’. The Argentine-American teenager’s meteoric rise began with her breakout single, ‘Wilted Flowers’, which she…

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