Meet: Bloodhounds Who Have One Of This Years Best Hard Rock Releases
Bloodhounds are one of the most exciting and intelligent rock bands this year, who blew us at Backseat Mafia away with their new EP Eat Lies, which is out now (read our review here). We caught up with the lads to find out why they started and what music they are enjoying at the moment. …
Meet: The Quirky, Catchy And Hugely Talented The Outlaw Orchestra
With a covers album out due at the end of September titled ‘Back Under The Covers’, we caught up with the hard working rockers to find out all about your new favourite band. Give us a potted history of the band The Outlaw Orchestra; Rocker Dave: Guitar/Lead vocals Banjo Pete: Banjo, Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, …
News: Tony Glausi Releases Deluxe Version Of Album ‘Everything At Once’
Tony Glausi released the new deluxe version of his album ‘Everything At Once’ (read our review here). Originally released last year, ‘Everything At Once’ features straight-to-the-gut pop jams and R&B-influenced tunes that take inspiration from a bevy of sources. The deluxe version of ‘Everything At Once’ features three new songs — “Nuestro Amor,” and remixes …
News: Darkthrone Announce New Album ‘Astral Fortress’ Pre-Orders Now Live
From their formation back in 1986, to becoming one of Norway’s finest and enigmatic musical exports (with a number of highly revered black metal masterpieces released in the early 90’s helping to solidify their legacy), Darkthrone has continued to evolve and challenge in equal measure, throughout their illustrious recording career spanning over three decades. And …
News: Pallbearer Release Live Video For ‘Vengeance & Ruination’ And Announce European Dates
Arkansas avant-garde doom quartet, Pallbearer, have released a live video for their track ‘Vengeance & Ruination‘, taken from their formidable latest record Forgotten Days. The footage was recorded at St Vitus in Brooklyn, last year, during a particularly sublime performance. Check it out, here Unable to tour around the release of Forgotten Days, Pallbearer will finally get the chance to play the album’s material …
Feature: Burridge Gives Us A Track By Track On Her New EP ‘Here Are Your Words’
Bea Burridge is set to release her second EP later this month after teasing us with a run of singles including the brilliant Cigarette Smoke. We caught up with Burridge who gave us a little background information on the forthcoming EP Background “Here Are Your Words” is my second EP set for release on 30th September. …
Live Review: Independent’s 16th Birthday Party – Independent, Sunderland 03.09.2022
By Adam Littlemore Sunderland’s Independent venue celebrated its 16th birthday of bringing music to my home town of Sunderland. The night featured 7 bands performing on stage with a packed line up of the best talent around at the moment. The first act to perform and kick off the night was Lottie Willis, singing her …
Meet: The North Easts Most Fun, Energetic But Angry Group Bigfatbig
North Easts Bigfatbig are due to go on tour in October supporting Durham’s rock band Martha along with releasing their debut EP the following month. The group tell us about their love for Hannah Montana and keeping the fans hydrated. Give us a potted history of the band We started writing for bigfatbig in late …
Feature: Alex Keevill Of The Microdance Give Us A Track By Track Of The Band’s Album ‘Urgency In Dead Air’
Released earlier this year ‘Urgency In Dead Air’ is the follow up to the band’s previous album ‘Our Love Noire’. Alex Keevill the man behind the noise gave us an interesting and full run down on the tracks of the new album. A heads up before I start this – ‘Urgency in Dead Air’ is …
Album Review: Rituals – Show Me The Signs EP
Newcastle metal band Rituals impressed us at Backseat Mafia hugely with their first EP ‘Awake’ (read the review here). Now the band have returned with a new EP ‘Show Me The signs’. Three tracks that show how far the band have come over the year since Awake was released. The EP opens with the magnificent …