Live Review: Wallows / May-a – Eventim Apollo, London 18.01.2023
By Henry Groves It took me 18 days into January to finally go to my first gig of the year. 2023’s opener was Los Angeles based Wallows. This was the ninth and final show of their UK tour and they have packed out the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. Their first London show in 3 years, …
Premiere: Singer-Songwriter HODJE Shares Sparking New Electro-Pop Stunner ‘Make Me The Villain’
Chicago based singer-songwriter HODJE shares her sparkling, cinematic new single ‘Make Me The Villain’. We’re very excited to be running the premiere! The pseudonym of solo artist Margaret Young, HODJE’s ethereal, emotive and hauntingly addictive electronic-pop soundscapes capture an addictive 80’s sheen whilst also incorporating subtle experimentation and innovative musical decisions. ‘Make Me The Villain’ is …
Live Review: The Amity Affliction / Fit For A King / SeeYouSpaceCowboy / Gideon – SWX, Bristol 18.01.2023
By Claire Hodgkins Australian metalcore titans The Amity Affliction made their long awaited return to the UK to play a string of headline shows in celebration of their 2020 release, ‘Everyone Loves You…Once You Leave Them’. Joining them on this run, Gideon, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and Fit For A King – all of whom bought the heat …
Premiere: Col Gerrard Delivers Alt-Rock Warmer ‘Nowhere’
London based singer-songwriter Col Gerrard returns with the thoughtful new single ‘Nowhere’, and we’re excited to be running the premiere. With a rich history of success as a songwriter for others, a musician in his own right and a writer and director, Col’s new single is the first of a series of releases planned through …
News: Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival Announces 2023 Dates
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival Will Return to Columbus, OH at the Historic Crew Stadium for Four Days Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 26, 27 & 28, 2023 After a three-year hiatus, premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of Sonic Temple Art & …
Live Review: Paul Heaton / Billy Bragg – The O2, London 17.12.2022
Words by Adrian Peel Photos by Maria Escobedo Though this was the last date of a Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott nationwide tour, the first inkling I got that Jacqui might not be appearing was when Billy Bragg (the second support act after Leicester’s Uncle Frank) mentioned Paul Heaton on a couple of occasions, which made me wonder, “Why is he saying …
Album Review: Hebe – ‘Release Resolution’ Part 1
Singer-writer HEBE shares the beautiful ‘Release Resolution’ – currently a 5 track release which delivers a taste of the full album release which is due in 2023. A stunning collection of cinematic tracks which float between indie-folk and swelling, otherworldly pop, this is a stunning example of HEBE’s abilities a writer and performer. Opening with …
Premiere: Gary Hempsey Shares Beguiling, Bizarre, Humorous, And Yet, Musically Rich New Single ‘Ganja Gnomes’
What’s the most bizarre, funny Christmas release you can think of? I can guarantee that the new single form Conch Town Records signing Gary Hempsey will be up. The beguiling, bizarre, humorous, and still musically rich and intelligent new single ‘Ganja Gnomes’ from Hempsey is brilliant, and I’m very excited to be writing this premiere. …
Live Review: Elvana – The Leadmill, Sheffield 09.12.2022
By Phil Wright Being a lifelong Elvis fan, I was intrigued by how this would work. All I can say is…YES, it works! What an amazing night this was. This was the first time Elvana have left ‘Disgracelands’ to play at the Leadmill. With their unique blend of Nirvana and Elvis songs, you are in …
Premiere: The Fur Shares Elegant New Video For Christmas Single ‘Miracle X’
Swedish Grammy-nominated artist and producer The Fur is back with the elegant new video for the new Christmas single ‘Miracle X’, we’re very excited to be running the premiere! A festive twist on the previously released ‘Miracle’, ‘Miracle X’ couples its rich, emotive soundscape with some stunning vocals courtesy of GET UP Soul Choir. A unique …