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News: Ronzoni Hines Mesmerizes with Genre-Bending New Single, ‘Trance’

Rising UK artist Ronzoni Hines steps boldly into new sonic territory with his latest single, Trance, a high-energy fusion of rock, pop, and R&B that solidifies his place as one…

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Live Review: English Teacher – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 19.11.2024

Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. With reports of the cold snap coming, there was definitely a sea of hoodies and big coats gathered into the venue for the way in…

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News: Chasing Kites Release Heartfelt Sweller ‘Falling’

Bristol’s rising indie-rock outfit, Chasing Kites, return with their poignant and introspective new single, ‘Falling’. Produced by the renowned Sam Winfield (Bring Me The Horizon, Amber Run), the track showcases…

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Live Review: Brand New Heavies – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 16.11.2024

Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. Excitement for the 30th Anniversary of Brand New Heavies ‘Brother Sister’ album ascended into Newcastles’ Boiler Shop with true weekend party vibes as the early…

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Liverpool Risers STR^NGE Shine On Self-Titled Concept EP

Emerging Liverpool-based band STR^NGE has unleashed their brilliant self-titled EP. Blending psychedelic, rock, and indie influences with a warming, analog, vintage undertone the EP tackles profound themes of existence and love, whilst…

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Track / Video

Track: YARD delivers a post-punk odyssey of imperfection in new single ‘Call’

Dublin-based electro-noise trio YARD has delivered another intense sonic punch with their latest single, ‘Call’. Known for their genre-blurring fusion of electronic rock and post-punk, YARD continues to solidify their reputation…

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Track: Birmingham’s Post-Punk Breakouts Baudelaire Shine On ‘Preacher’

Birmingham’s post-punk risers Baudelaire, unveils their electrifying new single, ‘Preacher’. A pulsating, beguiling and infectious addition to their growing repertoire of dark, noise-infused anthems, the track showcases a songwriting approach comparable…

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News: Fat Salad Shine On Euphoric And Psychedelic New Single ‘Ecstasy’

South London’s FAT SALAD unveil their latest alternative-rock gem ‘Ecstasy’. A cinematic journey of soaring guitars, lush atmospherics, and raw emotion, the track sees the quartet reaching new creative heights under…

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News: Dryadic Shares Radiant & Joyful New Single ‘Smiling in the Dark’

Bristol-based folk artist Dryadic returns with the effervescent new single ‘Smiling in the Dark’. Produced by longtime collaborator Jake Skinner (Sam Ryder, Nigel Kennedy) at Brighton Road Recording Studios, the…

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Album Reviews

EP Review: Fraser Morgan – I Hope You Can’t Relate

Fraser Morgan’s new EP ‘I Hope You Can’t Relate’, is an emotionally charged, cathartic journey that seamlessly blends raw honest lyricism with folk instrumentation and a vibrant, urgent punk energy.…

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