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Album Reviews: Nadah El Shazly -‘Laini Tani’: The evocative voice of Cairo’s leftfield scene delivers a soul-searching stunner.

Where is Egyptian-born, Montreal-based producer, vocalist, composer, Nadah El Shazly likely to be heading with her second solo album ‘Laini Tani’ (out now on One Little Independent)? From a starting…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: Closing out Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025 on Day 4

All good things must come to an end, and so it was as Bluesfest wound its’ way into the final day. There is an air of disappointment surrounding the fact…

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News: Türkiye Pop Risers Manifest Share New Single ‘KTS (Kalbimin Tek Sahibi)’

Türkiye Pop risers Manifest is back and bolder than ever with their fiery new single, ‘KTS (Kalbimin Tek Sahibi)’, lifted from their hotly awaited debut album, due out June 13.…

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News: Chicanes Shine On New Single ‘Fray’, Debut Album ‘Something Beautiful’ Due June 13th

Norwich alt-rock band Chicanes return with Fray’, a final preview of their upcoming debut album Something Beautiful due for release June 13th. Bringing an evocative blend of haunting musicality and high-octane,…

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live review: fortress festival, scarborough spa. 01/06/2025

So, onto day two and another stacked bill of epic Black and Death Metal, and with the sun beating down I made my way down the infamous slope to the…

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News: Ryan John Clary Releases Sophomore Album ‘bandit.’

Boston-based singer-songwriter Ryan John Clary returns with ‘bandit.’, his long-anticipated second album. Closing out a packed and creatively rich year, Clary delivers a project that brings elegant songwriting and affecting…

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News: Caring Less Return With Grit and Emotion on New EP ‘Whatever You Want’

Philadelphia-based alt-trio Caring Less make a bold return this summer with the release of their sophomore EP, ‘Whatever You Want’. Building on the momentum of their earlier teaser single ‘So…

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News: Flores Blue Stunning Sophomore EP ‘Treehouse’

UK-based indie artist Flores Blue returns with her sophomore EP ‘Treehouse’, a four-track project of inventive musicality, intimate songwriting and soft delivery comparable to Phoebe Bridgers. The EP marks a…

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News: Joanna Borne Returns With Soul-Stirring New Single ‘Angels’

Joanna Borne shares the intimate and atmospheric new single ‘Angels’. Merging ethereal production, slow, cinematic soundscaping and haunting melodies, ‘Angels’ is a poignant exploration of humanity’s timeless questions—what comes after,…

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Live Gallery: Clown Core Hit Sydney: Nevada’s Weirdest Export Brings the Mayhem to the Metro Theatre 5.06.2025

You haven’t lived until you’ve screamed along to jazz-metal in a room full of clowns.

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Album Reviews: Nadah El Shazly -‘Laini Tani’: The evocative voice of Cairo’s leftfield scene delivers a soul-searching stunner.

Live Review + Photo Galleries: Closing out Bluesfest Byron Bay 2025 on Day 4

News: Türkiye Pop Risers Manifest Share New Single ‘KTS (Kalbimin Tek Sahibi)’

News: Chicanes Shine On New Single ‘Fray’, Debut Album ‘Something Beautiful’ Due June 13th

live review: fortress festival, scarborough spa. 01/06/2025

News: Ryan John Clary Releases Sophomore Album ‘bandit.’

News: Caring Less Return With Grit and Emotion on New EP ‘Whatever You Want’

News: Flores Blue Stunning Sophomore EP ‘Treehouse’

News: Joanna Borne Returns With Soul-Stirring New Single ‘Angels’

Live Gallery: Clown Core Hit Sydney: Nevada’s Weirdest Export Brings the Mayhem to the Metro Theatre 5.06.2025