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News: Desertfest London line-up, plus day splits now available
DESERTFEST LONDON have announced their day splits and put individual day tickets on sale, which means you can finally start planning your Desertfest weekend. FRIDAY sees KOKO back in the Desertfest fold and, as the largest venue of the day, it plays host to our retro rocking headliners Graveyard, making their long awaited UK return. Speaking of returns, they’ll be …
See: Mavis Staples releases video for “If all I was, was black”
Soul and civil rights legend Mavis Staples has returned with a new video for her latest albums titular track. The video for “I all I was, was black” looks at the ongoing controversy regarding civil war memorials, and in particular, imagines what could be done with the pedestals as we look forwards instead of back. …
News: Dodgy announced as opening act for the Britrock Must Be Destroyed tour
Seminal Britrock power-pop trio Dodgy have been announced as the opening act on the Britrock Must Be Destroyed tour in May. With 12 Top 40 singles and over a million sales worldwide, Dodgy produced some of the most recognisable hits of the 90s, including ‘Staying Out For The Summer’, ‘If You’re Thinking Of Me’, and …
Desert Storm – New Video/New Album
DESERT STORM NEW ALBUM ‘SENTINELS’ TO BE RELEASED MARCH 16TH New video released ready for New Album weeks away. Watch the new video for “JOURNEY’S END” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xQe110lv5I 2018 marks the return of Oxford-based sludge-metal titans Desert Storm as they prepare to follow the release of 2014’s critically-acclaimed ‘Omniscient’ album with their new opus ‘Sentinels’, …
News: Every Time I Die announce UK shows
American Metalcore Every Time I Die have announced that they will be playing an intimate one-off show at The Garage, London on the 29th May. This rare opportunity to see them in such a venue will be snatched up. So if you wanna see a great show be quick. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 21st February …
News: Babybird announce May UK tour dates
It’s now half a year since Stephen Jones had that stupid irritating heart attack. He’s been to the gym for the first time. Lost a stone and a half. And is now fully hiked up on blood thinners and other drugs. He and the band gave birth to new gigs last December, and made it …
News: 77:78 sign to Heavenly Recordings and announce details of debut London show
Heavenly Recordings have announcd the latest signings to their roster, 77:78, aka Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin, from the musical kaleidoscope that is The Bees. The label were bowled over by the band’s recent white-label seven, Love Said (Let’s Go), which sold out in 48 hours off the back of the building buzz. Heavenly quickly …
News: Rufus Wainwright announces run of UK dates
Rufus Wainwright has announced 10 not to be missed UK summer shows. Armed with one of modern music’s best back catalogues, an incredible voice and a between song chat to rival anyone, these shows will be a real treat. The son of Loudon Wainwright III has released eight studio albums including the landmark ‘Want One’,and …
News: Wayward Sons announce headline UK tour for April
Fresh from the critically acclaimed release of their debut album “Ghosts Of Yet To Come” and support to Steel Panther and Inglorious across the UK in January 2018, Wayward Sons are pleased to announce a full headline UK tour in April 2018. In addition, Wayward Sons are thrilled to announce they have been nominated for …
News: Mallory Knox make statement regarding departure of vocalist Mikey Chapman, plus UK tour dates
Cambridge rockers Mallory Knox have parted with singer Mikey Chapman. A statement from Mallory Knox says “After nearly 9 years together, today we announce that Mikey has decided to part ways with Mallory Knox. As a band, we respect his decision and wish him well for the future. 2018 marks a brand new chapter for …