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News: Irish Alt-Rockers Basht. Share Blistering New Single ‘Vain’

Following an impressive run of live dates, opening for the likes of Wunderhorse, Been Stellar, and bdrmm, rising Irish post-punk rock outfit Basht. return with their commanding new single, ‘Vain,’…

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News: CIVIC unfurl first single, the titular Chrome Dipped, from upcoming third album and announce expansive international tour

Melbourne’s brilliant punk rock outfit, CIVIC, have today announced the May 30th release of their third album, Chrome Dipped via ATO Records. With the band willing to cut the ties to the raw, distinctly Australian…

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Album Review: T. Gowdy – ‘Trill Scan’: Inspired Early music and darkwave alchemy.

It was a question of time before Canadian producer/audio-visual artist T.Gowdy’s background filtered through to his engrossing electronic music and that time is now. Gowdy’s new album ‘Trill Scan’, his…

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News: Dinosaur Pile-Up Return With New Single ’Bout To Lose It’ And Announces Signing To Mascot Records

Overcoming life-threatening illness and finding a fresh perspective on real priorities, Dinosaur Pile-Up roar back from the brink with their new single ‘Bout To Lose It and announce their signing to Mascot Records. It’s been…

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News: Malevolence Announce New Album ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’; Watch New Music Video For ‘If It’s All The Same To You’

Steel City Kings Malevolence have announced the details of their hugely anticipated new album, ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’, set to be released on the 20th June via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records.…

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Album Review: Barry Hyde – Miners’ Ballads; A deeply personal folk concept album

Barry Hyde, best known as the frontman of The Futureheads, ventures into deeply personal and historical territory with Miners’ Ballads, released on his own Sirenspire Records. The album is a…

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Album Review: Joe Armon-Jones – All The Quiet, Volume 1; A bold fusion of jazz, funk, and dub.

Joe Armon-Jones has long been at the forefront of the UK’s thriving jazz scene, blending deep grooves, exploratory improvisation, and an ever-expanding sonic palette. All The Quiet: Volume 1, the…

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Track: Yungblud returns with a stirring theatrical nine minute long anthem ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ ahead of Bludfest news.

I must admit I developed a certain regard for Yungblud (the non de plume of Dominic Harrison) when I came across his single ‘Lowlife’ with its gothic Dickensian overtones and…

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Live Review & Gallery: The Timeless New Order Takes On The Grand Sydney Opera House Forecourt – Eora Land/Sydney, 14.03.25

A full moon ballooned over the Opera House Forecourt, reflecting off the iconic sails as thousands of fans pushed through Sydney’s typical public transport chaos and signature late-summer humidity. The…

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Track: Bristol’s Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine Take Flight with ‘Sky Rats’

Bristol’s own Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine return on March 14th with ‘Sky Rats,’ the second single from their upcoming EP Rear Meat, set for release on April 4th. Dark, eerie…

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News: Irish Alt-Rockers Basht. Share Blistering New Single ‘Vain’

News: CIVIC unfurl first single, the titular Chrome Dipped, from upcoming third album and announce expansive international tour

Album Review: T. Gowdy – ‘Trill Scan’: Inspired Early music and darkwave alchemy.

News: Dinosaur Pile-Up Return With New Single ’Bout To Lose It’ And Announces Signing To Mascot Records

News: Malevolence Announce New Album ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’; Watch New Music Video For ‘If It’s All The Same To You’

Album Review: Barry Hyde – Miners’ Ballads; A deeply personal folk concept album

Album Review: Joe Armon-Jones – All The Quiet, Volume 1; A bold fusion of jazz, funk, and dub.

Track: Yungblud returns with a stirring theatrical nine minute long anthem ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ ahead of Bludfest news.

Live Review & Gallery: The Timeless New Order Takes On The Grand Sydney Opera House Forecourt – Eora Land/Sydney, 14.03.25

Track: Bristol’s Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine Take Flight with ‘Sky Rats’