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EP Review: Liverpool Genre-Bending Quartet Bonk! Shine On ‘The Act Of Doing It’ EP

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News: Bulgarian Neo-Soul Newcomer Nia Unveils Debut Single ‘111’

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Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain reveal their stunning ‘Glasgow Eyes’ – an intoxicating mix of swagger and attitude with just a hint of reflection.

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Following the release last year of their ‘Lifestyles of the Sick & Dangerous’ album to swathes ofcritical acclaim, selling out shows throughout Europe on their headline tour, and supporting ElectricCallboy and other huge acts on the road, Finland’s Blind Channel are kicking off 2023 with their new standalone single ‘Flatline’. Stream and purchase the album …

New York City’s hip-hop fusion rock band OXYMORRONS – who have trademarked the term Melanin Punk to define their hybrid sound and the culture they are curating – continue their ascendency with the announcement of their signing to Mascot Records. They have kicked off this next phase with a brand-new single and video for the monster anthem-in-waiting “Enemy.”  Catch OXYMORRONS …

Sir Chloe–the project of vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Dana Foote–have announced their debut album I Am The Dog, arriving May 19th. To accompany the news, they share new single ‘Hooves‘ and confirm support for a US co-headline tour with Phoenix and Beck alongside Japanese Breakfast, Weyes Blood and Jenny Lewis. Sir Chloe’s I Am The Dog is available for pre-order/pre-save HERE  ‘Hooves’ showcases the band’s rich tapestry of gritty guitars, …

The home of the All Ireland Champions will ring to the sound of Ireland’s biggest folk group this summer as The Wolfe Tones announce their biggest outdoor show at Limerick’s TUS Gaelic Grounds on Saturday  August 26th. The stadium will provide the perfect backdrop to the gig of the summer as an all-star supporting line-up to be announced.Tickets for this one day festival go …

On the release of their 26th album ‘The Hypnogogue’ (see my review here), Australian institution The Church have just announced an Australian tour, taking place after the band returns from their US tour. Details are as follows: May 25 – Brisbane – Fortitude Music Hall May 27 – Gold Coast – Twin Towns Theatre June …

Today sees rising star Cassyette return with brand-new single ‘Boom’, out now via 23 Recordings. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut ‘Sad Girl’ mixtape last year, Cassyette is back with the bold and brazen new single ‘Boom’. The explosive pit-ready track sees Cassyette pair her signature vocals and screams with a heavy bassline and pulsating …

If you’re hoping to see some of the best punk bands, currently doing the rounds, then you’d better act quickly as there are less than 150 tickets left for MPF 2023. Spread over the Easter weekend 7-9th April, the festival is shared between 7 venues, all within easy walking distance of each other along the …

March 24, 2023 will see melodic death doom outfit Marianas Rest release their fourth studio album, entitled ‘Auer’ through Napalm Records. Following the previously-shared, first album single ‘Diseased’ the Finnish six-piece has premiered a music video for haunting new track ‘Sirens’ featuring none other than My Dying Bride’s frontman Aaron Stainthorpe on guest vocals!  Marianas …

BURNING WITCHES Conjure New Spells with New Record, The Dark Tower, out May 5, 2023. When BURNING WITCHES come together, the world is ablaze! With just a sip of their bewitched brew of heavy metal, the quintet whisks the listener back to the heyday of the hottest and cruelest era in rock history. Inspired by the trademarks of …

We are frozen with joy at being able to bring you an exclusive appraisal of the new single from post rock instrumental ensemble Badinage, out of the cultural petri dish that is Melbourne. ‘Surfin” is a sweeping expansive instrumental that marries the heavy yet delicate thrum of a cello with arpeggiated guitars to create an …