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Live Review: Five – First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds – 29.11.25

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Five slam dunk the nostalgia as their comeback keeps on moving

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News: Mark Vennis & Different Place share the new single, ‘Empire Road’.

Simon Lucas-Hughes December 5, 2025

Mark Vennis & Different Place share the new single, ‘Empire Road’. Opening with a punchy drum fill that kicks off its punk-infused sound, ‘Empire Road’ delivers Different Place’s a jagged charm comparable to Rolling Stone with atmospheric flecks more comparable to the likes of Doves, whilst also capturing a biting sting to the delivery comparable to Elvis Costello. …

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News: Hollins Shine On New Single ‘What We Wish For’

Simon Lucas-Hughes December 5, 2025

Lancashire-based indie rockers Hollins return with their latest, emotionally charged single, ‘What We Wish For’. Following their well-received Jorja Smith cover from earlier this summer, the band showcase a 90s infused sound comparable to Oasis as much as it is to the likes of Travis on the new single. Blending indie-pop hooks with an energetic alt-rock …

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News: LAMORAH Shares New Single ‘Be Crazy’

Simon Lucas-Hughes December 5, 2025

Australian rising talent LAMORAH is quickly establishing herself as one of the most compelling new voices to emerge from Down Under. After a steady stream of releases throughout the year, her soul-soaked vocals and natural melodic gift are back in the spotlight with her latest single ‘Be Crazy’, setting the stage for an exciting 2026. “This song …

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News: Rising Alt-Rocker Gabby Rivers Shares Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘What Is the Problem?’

Simon Lucas-Hughes December 5, 2025

East Anglia’s fast-rising grunge-pop talent Gabby Rivers has shared the punchy, emotionally charged title track from her anticipated new EP What Is the Problem?, set for release on 5 February 2026. The single offers a razor-sharp snapshot of the sonic identity she’s carving out, an alt-rock-leaning, indie-pop-friendly blend that’s rapidly becoming her signature. Driven by crunching, …

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News: Tokyo Indie Breakouts DYGL Announce First Australian Tour

Deb Pelser December 5, 2025

Tokyo indie outfit DYGL will make their long-awaited Australian debut in January 2026, bringing their sharp hooks, global pedigree and new album Who’s In The House to East Coast stages.

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Track: Trivium frontman Matt Heafy shares a cover of My Mother Told Me taken from TV Show Vikings

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News: New Zealand’s Ringlets announce new album and unveil shimmering single ‘Heavenly Wheel’ through Flying Nun/Leather Jacket Records.

Track: Solidarity Not Silence – This Is Sisterhood ft. Kathleen Hanna, The Tuts, Petrol Girls

News: The Hogstad Brothers Unveil Bold and Emotional Debut Album ‘Creatures in the Dirt’

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Live Review: Five – First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds – 29.11.25

News: Mark Vennis & Different Place share the new single, ‘Empire Road’.

News: Hollins Shine On New Single ‘What We Wish For’

News: LAMORAH Shares New Single ‘Be Crazy’

News: Rising Alt-Rocker Gabby Rivers Shares Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘What Is the Problem?’

News: Tokyo Indie Breakouts DYGL Announce First Australian Tour

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