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News: The Pedals Release Fiery Indie-Rock Fizzer ‘Spitting Feathers’

Hertfordshire’s rising indie outfit The Pedals have dropped their latest single, ‘Spitting Feathers’. Fusing raw energy with heartfelt introspection, the band delivers a sound that’s both urgent and textured. Jagged guitar riffs, pounding…

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Live Gallery: Yellowcard Storm Liberty Hall in Triumphant Sydney Return 15.04.2025

Yellowcard Make Up for Lost Time in Sweaty, Joyful Sydney Set

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Griff & Michele Revive Reggae Classic ’54-46′ with Joyful, Star-Studded Cover

Griff and Michele return with a joyful, personality-packed rendition of the legendary ska/rocksteady anthem “54-46” by Toots and the Maytals—one of reggae’s most iconic and influential tracks. Following the success…

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EP Review: Fever Rouge – Feed The Villain

Brighton’s Fever Rouge return with Feed The Villain, a snarling, sprawling EP that showcases an evocative blend of post-punk, shoegaze and indie-rock. Opening with the boxing drums and melancholic yet angular…

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Track: Rila’s Edge Return With Infectious Indie-Alt-Rock Fizzer ‘Undone’

Hailing from the heart of Berkshire, Rila’s Edge are back with the infectious new single ‘Undone’. ‘Undone’ marks a bold step forward for the five-piece, who have quickly risen from…

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News: Suffolk Duo Jaded Teeth Share Warming New Single ‘Lamb’

Suffolk-based indie-folk duo Jaded Teeth return with their emotive third release, ‘Lamb’—a tender, soul-stirring single that showcases the band’s distinctive blend of accomplished guitar work, poetic lyricism, and understated intimacy.…

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Live Review: Trivium / Bullet For My Valentine – The Paramount Theatre, Seattle 01.04.2025

Words and photos by Nestor Selgado Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine join forces during “The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour,” in celebration of 20 years of Ascendancy and The Poisoned. The…

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News: Rising Star Pastiche Returns With Bold New Single ‘Calories’

Fresh off being named RTE 2FM’s Rising Artist for 2025, Dublin alt-pop artist Pastiche returns with a fiery new single, ‘Calories’, released March 20. It’s the first taste of her upcoming EP, Femme…

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News: Glasgow Post-Punk Risers San Jose Shine On ‘I’ve Got You’

Glasgow’s theatrical post-punk provocateurs San Jose return with their electrifying new single, ‘I’ve Got You’ out today. Fusing the chaotic rawness of their incendiary live shows with an intricately layered studio…

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News: Virgins Unveil Hypnotic New Single ‘blooms’

Belfast-based shoegaze risers Virgins return with their intoxicating new single, ‘blooms’ (out today via Blowtorch Records). Following the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Nothing Hurt and Everything Was Beautiful, the single…

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