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Track: Portsmouth Indie Quintet Crystal Tides Share Infectious New Single ‘Detonate’

Portsmouth’s five-piece Crystal Tides make their triumphant return with their latest single, ‘Detonate.’ This fluorescent offering exemplifies the band’s remarkable knack for weaving infectious vocal melodies into a tightly woven…

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Live Review: Black Country, New Road – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London 10.10.2023

Words and photos by Fearghal McGlinchey On Tuesday night, the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London was treated to a captivating performance by the enigmatic and experimental band, Black Country,…

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Live Review: Inhaler – Berns Hotel, Stockholm 09.10.2023

Words and photos by Anastasia Baranovskaia Monday nights typically carry the weight of the workweek’s onset, but the concert with Inhaler provided the perfect remedy for those early-week blues. Hailing…

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Live Review: Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs – O2 Kentish Forum

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News: Kind Hearted Thieves Are Joined By Dave Abbruzzese For New Album ‘Love & Other Curses’

Dave Abbruzzese, a living legend in the grunge music scene, best known for his iconic work with Pearl Jam and an impressive portfolio of other musical endeavors, has recently lent…

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News: Indie Newcomers National Opera Shine On New Single ‘The Scenic Self’

Indie newcomers National Opera share the intricate, thoughtful and beautifully constructed new single ‘The Scenic Self.’ Characterised by a dynamic fusion of sharp, occasionally club-friendly electronica and rich indie tendencies,…

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Album Reviews

EP Review: Dutch Criminal Record – Apathy Mixtape EP

Brighton trio Dutch Criminal Record embrace their Surf-Pop beginnings with a fresh Shoegaze and Dreampop undertone on the new four track EP Apathy Mixtape, out today via AntiFragile. Having spent…

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News: Synth-Rockers Kyros Release New Single ‘Esoterica’

After a summer of electrifying live performances across the United Kingdom, Kyros, the four-piece prog-synth-rock phenomenon, is making waves once again with their latest single, ‘Esoterica.’ Building on the critical…

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News: London Indie-Rock Sensations Depression, Baby Returns with Infectious New Single ‘Too Sick’

London Indie-Rockers Depression, Baby, return with their new single single ‘Too Sick.’ Riding high on a wave of critical acclaim after their previous hit ‘In My Blood,’ the band are…

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Photo Gallery: Do Nothing – Whelans, Dublin 23.09.2023

Nottingham’s Do Nothing roared into Dublin and mesmerised the local audience in Whelans with their brilliant art-rock. Ably supported by Big Sleep, it proved to be a brilliant night in…

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