Music
News: The Black Crowes Announce 35-Date Tour Including London, Manchester
Fresh off the heels of announcing their first album in 15 years, Happiness Bastards, legendary rock band The Black Crowes today announced their 2024 headline tour – set to hit 35 cities in North America and Europe this Spring in support of their forthcoming studio album. The Happiness Bastards Tour will kick off at the Grand …
Premiere: Alana Wilkinson’s ‘Dream Big’ Unveils the Power of Love and Resilience + Tour Dates
From a tale of love and resilience, Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere Australian folk artist Alana Wilkinson as she introduces her latest single, ‘Dream Big’. Alana’s heartfelt composition, born out of her challenges after the 2021 birth of her son, Rafferty, weaves together the trials of navigating NICU corridors, surviving a dramatic flood evacuation, …
News: Incineration Fest 2024 Adds Even More Names To Its 10 Year Anniversary Edition
Incineration Fest have announced more names to their brutal lineup of Extreme Metal in order to help celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Blackened Death Metal kings Belphegor will undoubtedly destroy London when they arrive on our shores in May as well as post-black metal veterans Fen who will both be joining Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, CARPATHIAN …
Feature: Drew Davies Lets Us Into His World During The Recording Of New Album ‘Holloway Nights’ And Provides A Track By Track
I wrote and recorded most of the record during lockdown; so I’m not entirely sure what state I was in. It gave me a sense of focus and I called on some great musical allies new and old to contribute and assist with recording. Whereabouts were you in terms of getting on, the label, the …
Live Review & Gallery: Cowboy Malfoy Brings Stunningly Sweet Glam-Pop To The Lansdowne Hotel – Gadigal/Sydney, 20.01.24
Saturday night at The Lansdowne Hotel in Gadigal/Sydney saw baroque glam-pop artist Cowboy Malfoy take the stage for a stunningly sweet spotlit performance. The intimate setting of the venue created an atmosphere warm with a shared closeness and camaraderie. The night began with the soulful tunes of Sage Dwyer, whose solo performance showcased her beautiful …
News: Ride announce new album ‘Interplay’ and provide a delicious taste of what’s to come with the shimmering ‘Peace Sign’.
The new single ‘Peace Sign’ from the magnificent Ride signals a shimmering return for the band with a more melodic and layered direction with its euphoric chorus and sparkling sounds. It is the first single off their newly announced album ‘Interplay’ due out March 29 via Wichita and PIAS. The layered vocals create a celestial …
Track: Italy’s Onceweresixty unveil the atmospheric single ‘Don’t Get Stuck’ ahead of double EP release
Onceweresixty hail from Italy and are about to release a double EP ‘Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine’ through Ugly Dog Records. As a taste of what’s to come, we present their single ‘Don’t Get Stuck’: a glorious slice of jingle jangle indie pop that has an atmospheric build like a slow burning …
Track: Den Der Hale – Donkey Skin
Den Der Hale, which roughly translates to The Slippery One or That Tail, depending on whether it is read in Swedish or Danish, is a five-piece post-psych band. The band was formed in 2019 by Pontus Lindskogen (guitar, vocals), Max Bredberg (guitar), Axel Nelson (drums), Mimosa Baker (synth, vocals), and Ejner Trenter (bass). They quickly …
News: Sea Girls Unveil New Single ‘I Want You To Know Me’, Upcoming Album and Australian Tour, Alongside Louis Tomlinson Support Announcement
Sea Girls, the acclaimed British indie-pop sensation, are again making headlines with their latest single, ‘I Want You To Know Me‘, and the revelation of their eagerly awaited third album, ‘Midnight Butterflies‘, scheduled for release on June 14 via Alt. Records. With the band commencing their Australian tour this week and gearing up to accompany …
Live Review: Francis Dunnery and It Bites (IT Bites FD) / John Young – Manchester Academy, Manchester 20.01.2024
On Saturday night, Francis Dunnery and his band It Bites performed at Manchester Academy, delivering a night of musical brilliance and nostalgia that left the venue buzzing with excitement. The sold-out show took the audience through decades of an impressive career, starting with the classic “Black December” from second album, “Once Around The World”. With …