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News: Lucifer Release Single ‘I Would Follow You Babe’ feat. Graveyards’s Joakim Nilsson As Official Anthem Of Mystic Festival 2024
Heavy rock megalith Lucifer have teamed up with Graveyard’s Joakim Nilsson to record an English cover version of Polish rock classic ‘Poszlabym za toba’ by the band Breakout, which was originally released in 1969. The song ‘I Would Follow You Babe’ will serve as the official festival anthem of Mystic Festival 2024, Poland’s biggest metal festival, which is located at the scenic …
New: David & Goliat Release Country Tinged New Single ‘Nothing Comes From Nothing’
Swedish indie-pop-rock band David & Goliat break the mould with their latest single, ‘Nothing Comes From Nothing’. Released under the newly formed band, the single is a vibrant fusion of pop, rock, and country elements, delivering a self-assured driving anthem that dives deep into societal issues and the pursuit of victory. Comparable to Dire Straits, …
News: Middle Name John Unveils Anticipated Debut Album ‘Obviously Confidential’
Middle Name John has unveiled the hotly anticipated debut album ‘Obviously Confidential’. Blending elements of post-punk attitude, finely crafted lyricism, and experimental fusions of rock and electronic music, Middle Name John guides listeners through a dystopian soundscape, challenging their perceptions of the world. Each track on the album delves into a distinct musical realm, offering …
News: Holler Return With Captivating New Single ‘Doubt’
Brighton-based rising stars Holler are back on the scene with their latest single, ‘Doubt’, a mesmerizing blend of indie, alternative-rock, and shoegaze influences. An anthemic track characterised by rich instrumentation, reverb soaked production and emotive vocals ‘and beautifully constructed guitar melodies’Doubt showcases some of the bands strongest work to date. Following a wave of critical …
EP Review: oWo release the powerful, expressive ‘Tunnel of Vision’ ahead of launch date.
Eora/Sydney trio oWo have just unveiled their thrilling new EP ‘Tunnel of Vision’: a visceral collection of vibrant post-punk tracks that quivers with vitality and freshness, mixing a pop sensibility with a buzzsaw edge. The title track ‘Tunnel of Vision’ is a typically rollocking burst of sunshine with its sing along chorus and general sense …
News: Eora/Sydney’s inimitable Marilyn Maria have made you a cathartic ‘Self Help Tape’ and unveil launch date.
With a name that reflects an eternal dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, Eora/Sydney post punk troop Marilyn Maria have released their new fantastic single ‘Self Help Tape’ ahead of a launch tomorrow night (27 April 2024). A bass that eviscerates the spine heralds squalling guitars and a machine gun rattle as the rocket …
Album Review: St Vincent Delivers on ‘All Born Screaming’
St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming,’ a rock tour de force that’ll have you begging for more.
Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024
I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds live before. I felt a certain level of envy about what they were about to witness for the first time. I recalled the first time I saw the band around …
Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)
Last year, BSM had the pleasure of being part of the 2023 edition of the Left of the Dial, and needless to say, we were obsessed, and we are going back this year. To Left of the Dial, all bands are equally important. There are no headliners and even though not everyone might know the …
Say Psych: News: Edinburgh Psych Fest announces more names!
Edinburgh Psych Fest, the sister festival to the UK’s leading Psychedelic music and arts festival Manchester Psych Fest, has announced the second wave of acts joining the bill for this September’s festival. Off the back of a huge first lineup announcement that featured Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Temples and NewDad, Edinburgh Psych Fest reveals more exciting …