News: Pale Waves announce new single ‘The Hard Way’ ahead of new album ‘Unwanted’
As they approach the release of their highly-anticipated third album UNWANTED on 12 August via Dirty Hit, PALE WAVES follow a run of scorching alternative-rock singles with THE HARD WAY – one of their most candid and sentimental tracks to date. While most UNWANTED focusses on frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie’s troubles with vanity, anger, jealousy and …
Live Review: Kenny Hoopla – Manchester Academy 2, 12.07.22
Tonight saw Kenny Hoopla perform to a sold out crowd in Manchester as part of his rescheduled Survivors Guilt UK Tour. Anyone who has managed to catch Kenny live will know that his shows never disappoint – from the back flips to the crowd surfing, it is non stop from start to finish and his …
News: Cold Years announce UK headline tour for October!
Following a European tour supporting Laura Jane Grace, as well as a handful of recent UK and European festival appearances, Scottish punk-rockers, Cold Years, have announced a UK headline run for October. The dates will see the band playing their first UK headline dates since the release of their second album, ‘Goodbye To Misery’, in April. Listen to …
News: Stick To Your Guns share new single and video for ‘Hush’
Orange County, California hardcore band Stick to Your Guns who release their new album, Spectre, on July 29 via End Hits Records, have shared a new single, ‘Hush’ – a powerful track with an equally powerful subject matter. Stick To Your Guns are without doubt – one of the most influential hardcore bands of our time. With new album ‘Spectre’, under their belt, Stick To Your Guns have …
News: SICK JOY release debut album, ‘WE’RE ALL GONNA F***ING DIE’!
In tough times, music can be the way through. With an expertise in fuzzy riffs, melodic heaviness, high energy and sharp lyrics, Sick Joy are one of British rock’s most promising young bands. Today sees release of the roaring, fuzzy alt.rock explosion of their debut album, WE’RE ALL GONNA F***ING DIE. MORE ON SICK JOY Even Sick Joy’s start was a challenge …
News: WATERPARKS continue their highly-anticipated new era with ‘SELF SABOTAGE’
Today, Waterparks haveunveiled their new single, ‘SELF-SABOTAGE’. via Fueled By Ramen. The sincere anthem explores Awsten’s self-imposed restrictions that keep him from being the best version of himself. Like listening to an internal dialogue, airy verses culminate with a self-effacing query, “What the fuck is wrong with me?” Meanwhile, snappy guitars and fuzzy electronics underline the manically catchy hook highlighted by Awsten’s wild …
Live Review: Paloma Faith / Jack Kane – The Piece Hall, Halifax 02/07/22
A consecutive night for me at Halifax’s The Piece Hall, this time featuring the enigmatic Paloma Faith supported by Jack Kane. This venue will never lose its appeal for me – it’s my hometown so will always have a special place in my heart, but for anyone who hasn’t managed to attend a live music …