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Track: Like Elephants – Coastal Drive
Austrian group Like Elephants have released a gorgeous single called ‘Coastal Drive’ – inspired by a cold, isolated seaside environment which can be felt in the Arctic tones and dreamlike reverie of the song. A melodic thundering bass provides a foundation to layered vocals and chiming guitars – it is an ethereal, vaulting song that …
Interview: Matthew J Tow from The Lovetones plus album review Myriad
After a ten year hiatus, The Lovetones are back with their new album ‘Myriad’, and it’s like they never left. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Matthew J Tow has got the band together again and the signature 12 string sparkle and melodic mastery are to the fore. Completely steeped in a shimmering cloak of chiming guitars …
News: Dinosaur announce “To The Earth” alongside European tour dates
Celebrating a decade of music-making, Mercury-nominated jazz super-group Dinosaur (helmed by trumpeter Laura Jurd) have announced the release of their highly anticipated third album, alongside a cluster of live dates across Europe. To The Earth marks the quartet’s return after the success of Wonder Trail, but strips away the electric aspect of the sophomore release …
Track: Dark Morph (Carl Michael von Hausswolff and Jónsi) – Dark Wave plus album news
Jón Þór Birgisson – better known simply as Jónsi – is a purveyor of impossibly beautiful sounds, whether with the phenomenal Sigur Rós or through his collaborations with Alex Somers or, through Dark Morph, with Carl Michael von Hausswolff. Von Hauddwolff is a Swedish composer using the audio recorder as his main instrument and as …
News: Uriah Heap Announce UK Tour Dates.
British rock icons Uriah Heep are thrilled to announce an extensive UK tour in November 2020 to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Uriah Heep’s longevity is a testament to the band’s excellent music, prolific song-writing and tireless efforts. The mighty Heep are cut from the same cloth of legends; their career spans over 50 years and it has …
News: Terorizer announce EU Tour Dates.
US grindcore legends Terrorizer have announced their upcoming “Caustic Invasion Over Europe 2020” Tour, featuring Hideous Divinity, Mass Worship and Wayward Dawn. Terrorizer have announced a string of European dates in support of their latest album ‘Caustic Attack’ and their new live release ‘Live Commando’. 14.04.20 (PL) Poznań – U Bazyla15.04.20 (DE) Berlin – Bi …
News: The Undertones Release Best Of.
This week sees the release of The Undertones ‘West Bank Songs 1978-1983 – A Best Of’, featuring 30 tracks from their original recording period, 1978-1983. Compiled by the band. Available as a double LP with 2x140g coloured vinyl discs with gatefold sleeve, the release features 7 top 40 hits (including 4 top 20s): ‘Teenage Kicks’, …
Track: Bakers Eddy – T-Shirt plus tour news
Bright sparkling power punk pop outfit Bakers Eddy have just released an energetic hyperactive single ‘T-Shirt’ on the eve of an extensive Australian tour. Originating from Wellington, New Zealand, the band now resides in Melbourne and have been developing quite a reputation for their live shows. ‘T-Shirt’ is a raucous bundle of fun, tinged antithetically …
News: Thee Hypnotics release tour details including full supporting bill
Thee Hypnotics have confirmed the full supporting bill for their upcoming UK and European tour. In addition to topping the bill at the Fuzzville Festival in Alicante in Spain, the legendary testifiers will be bringing their devastating live show to Birmingham, Leeds, London, Ramsgate, Southampton and Cardiff. Each date will have a different support act and adding to the ramalama are rockers Black Bombers (Birmingham), Teeside punk’n’rollers Johnny Seven (Leeds), downtuned desert …
News: OMD announce iconic Royal Albert Hall concert as part of 40th anniversary
Continuing to celebrate their anniversary in style, OMD have today announced that they return to the Royal Albert Hall for an extremely special concert on September 28th with tickets going on sale 6th March 2020 HERE. Set to be a totally unique night for all OMD fans, the evening will see them perform two stunning sets. Opening with …