News: Gary Hempsey Blends Blues & Americana On New Single ‘Sinkhole’
Florida folk singer-songwriter Gary Hempsey injects some soulful blues licks into his new single ‘Sinkhole’. Bringing together heartfelt, poetic lyricism with a warming, organic sonic palette, Gary’s musical maturity and identity shines on ‘Sinkhole’. His husky, effortlessly charismatic lead vocal moves effortlessly over layers of bluesy electric guitar, strummed acoustics, warming piano, swelling organs, tight …
Gallery: I Prevail/ Trash Boat/ Blind Channel, 3Olympia Theatre, 25/03/2023
American metal giants too their European and UK tour to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on the 25th March. Support sets came from Blind Channel and Trash Boat. Overall a fantastic night of metal was has by all. Blind Channel Gallery Trash Boat Gallery I Prevail Gallery
Album Review: Lenoy Barkai – Paper Crown
Lenoy Barkai showcases a range of influences on her new long listen ‘Paper Crown’, encompassing elements of classic rock, singer-songwriter, alt-pop and atmospheric indie. An inspiring creative album showcasing some stunning musical ideas and emotional depth it’s a shimmering debut displaying a lot of promise for the future. The album’s opener ‘Chemical Emily’ blends atmospheric …
Track: Electronic Nu-Soul Beauties Dragonfruit Share Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Honeymoon Phase’
Dutch Neo-Soul-come-Electronic-Pop quartet Dragonfruit shine on their elegant, grooving new single ‘Honeymoon Phase’. Employing a swing heavy, lo-fi beat, swelling synths and a beautifully rounded bass surrounded by a gentle wash of vinyl crackle, the track captures a vibrant electronic euphoria in it’s pulsing sound soundscape. Topped with infectiously catchy vocal lines and silky smooth …
Live Review: Sleeping With Sirens / Static Dress / Charming Liars – O2 Ritz, Manchester 19.03.2023
By Sian Connolly Tonight is the night we welcome back to the UK, the emo-rock legends all the way from America, Sleeping With Sirens. I don’t know about you guys but I could not get a winks sleep last night with excitement. I’ve been waiting for this day since the announcement last November and finally, …
Live Review: Los Ángeles Azules – Toyota Center Kennewick, Washington 17.03.23
By Nestor Salgado The show kicked off with “Entrega de Amor” (Delivery of Love) which immediately set the crowd on fire. The lights went dim, Los Ángeles Azules walked on stage and the band started playing their instantly recognizable keyboard and accordion combo. The dancing didn’t take very long to start as the upbeat tropical …
Meet: Guitar Virtuoso, Paul Gilbert Talks About His Latest Album, The 2023/24 Mr Big Re-Union Shows, And Being Too Young To Play With Ozzy
Interview by Mark Lacey With a new solo instrumental album paying tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and Mr Big looking to play their first dates together since Pat Torpey’s death five years ago, 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for guitar virtuoso, Paul Gilbert. “When I heard ‘Neon Knights’, I …
Live Review: The Lathums – The Roundhouse, London 18.03.2023
By Fearghal McGlinchey “Welcome to the Music and Social Club at the Roundhouse in London, with your hosts, The Lathums. One week after securing their second UK number 1 album, The Lathums were on top form as they rounded off the UK leg of their ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ tour in London …
Live Review: The Backseat Lovers / Junodream – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 16.03.2023
By Henry Groves After playing London shows at Omeara and Electric Brixton last year, The Backseat Lovers were back, and this time were playing a sold out O2 Kentish Town Forum. Support for the night came from London-based Junodream, who certainly got the crowd warmed up for the main event. They mentioned this was a …
Live Review: Dropkick Murphys / The Rumjacks / Jesse Ahern – Kemba Live, Columbus 13.03.2023
By Tiffany Detzel I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of a better way to kick off the week of St Patrick’s Day than by going to a Dropkick Murphys show! Their “This Machine Still Kills Fascists” tour ploughed through Columbus, Ohio on a cold and snowy Monday night and everyone was ready …