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Album Review: Florist – Jellywish; a warm, intimate exploration of uncertainty

Florist’s Jellywish is a delicate yet expansive exploration of life’s biggest uncertainties, delivered with their signature warmth and intimacy. Across its ten tracks, the band weaves together folk, ambient textures,…

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Premiere: Darker Lighter bursts through the clouds on soaring new single ‘Open Up, Sunshine’

He’s done the rounds as a guitar tech for the likes of Kim Gordon and Queens of the Stone Age, and clearly has been struck by inspiration – California’s Salar…

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PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’

Seattle-based electronic artist US3R (pronounced “User”) plunges headfirst into the depths of desire and dependency with his latest single, ‘Dopamine.’ As the title track from his forthcoming album DOPAM1NE, this electrifying…

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Album Review: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Death Hilarious; an unrelenting, thrilling ride

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs have never been ones for half measures, and Death Hilarious is no exception. Their fifth album is a raw, unrelenting barrage of noise,…

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EP Review: Heijmat – Echoes Of Solace

Coming from a space of beat driven alt-electronica, the new EP from Heijmat Echoes Or Solace sees the Dutch producer move further into the realms of ambient experimentation with swells…

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Live Gallery: Second Idol Celebrate New Single With a Set That Sizzled 29.03.2025

Second Idol’s Single Launch Is a Love Letter to Loud Guitars and Big Feelings

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News: the mighty incineration fest puts the finishing touches to their 2025 plans with the stage splits

Incineration Festival, which takes place across five venues in London on 3rd May 2025, has announced the stage splits for the 2025 edition and it is looking mighty fine (as…

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Album Review: Jetstream Pony – Bowerbirds and Blue Things; collective of indie legends play to their strengths while continuing to evolve.

Jetstream Pony return with Bowerbirds and Blue Things, a shimmering collection of indie pop that balances sweetness with a touch of melancholy. Since their self-titled debut, the Brighton/Croydon-based band—featuring members…

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Album Review: Hannah Cohen – Earthstarr Mountain; An effortlessly cool and melodic journey

Hannah Cohen’s latest album, Earthstar Mountain, is a deeply personal and beautifully crafted collection of songs that feels both weightless and rooted, delicate yet assured. Inspired by her life in…

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News: Spin Doctors Release New Single ‘The Heart Of The Highway’ From New Album ‘Face Full of Cake’ Out April 11th

‘90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released ‘The Heart Of The Highway’, the third single from their upcoming LP ‘Face Full of Cake’, out April 11 via Capitol Records. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist,…

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Album Review: Florist – Jellywish; a warm, intimate exploration of uncertainty

Premiere: Darker Lighter bursts through the clouds on soaring new single ‘Open Up, Sunshine’

PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’

Album Review: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Death Hilarious; an unrelenting, thrilling ride

EP Review: Heijmat – Echoes Of Solace

Live Gallery: Second Idol Celebrate New Single With a Set That Sizzled 29.03.2025

News: the mighty incineration fest puts the finishing touches to their 2025 plans with the stage splits

Album Review: Jetstream Pony – Bowerbirds and Blue Things; collective of indie legends play to their strengths while continuing to evolve.

Album Review: Hannah Cohen – Earthstarr Mountain; An effortlessly cool and melodic journey

News: Spin Doctors Release New Single ‘The Heart Of The Highway’ From New Album ‘Face Full of Cake’ Out April 11th