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News & Track: Ball Park Music Announce Upcoming Album ‘Like Love’, Drop Infectious New Single and Plot Massive AU/NZ Tour
Ball Park Music are gearing up for a huge year. The Meanjin/Brisbane five-piece have just announced their eighth studio album, ‘Like Love’, set to land on Friday, 4 April, and they’re hitting the road straight after, with a massive Australian and New Zealand tour locked in for May and June. To mark the occasion, they’ve …
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Meet: Young Knives – A Chaotic Patchwork of Brilliance
Ahead of their Brudenell Social Club show and fresh off the release of their latest album, Landfill, we caught up with Henry and Tom Dartnell to discuss their creative process, live performances, and the ever-present push and pull of making music in the modern age. The new Young Knives album, Landfill, is a brilliant, ever …
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Live Review: Young Knives / Max Blansjaar – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 7.02.2025
A near-capacity crowd packed into the Brudenell Social Club on Friday night, eager for a night of sharp-witted, high-energy indie rock. Support came from Max Blansjaar, who quickly won over the audience with his personable charm and endearing stage presence. His indie-rock set was tight and engaging, but it was his between-song patter that truly …
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Album Review: Circa Waves – Death and Love part 1; near death experience leads to a joyous celebration of life
Circa Waves return with their latest album, a collection of feel-good indie rock anthems that play to their strengths. While they don’t attempt to reinvent the wheel, they deliver exactly what fans have come to love – big choruses, infectious energy, and a warm, uplifting vibe. This record is a celebration, a reflection of frontman …
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Track: Stereophonics release new single ‘There’s always gonna be something’ alongside new album news
Stereophonics return in fine form with There’s Always Gonna Be Something, the first single from their upcoming album Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, due for release on April 25th. It’s unmistakably Stereophonics, with Kelly Jones’ trademark husky growl guiding the song through every twist and turn, balancing grit with melody in …
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News: Meadow 2025 Drops Final Line Up For Last-Ever Bambra Hill Festival! Feat. Hiatus Kaiyote, Pond and More
Australia’s festival scene has been on one lately. From the tree-lined magic of Strawberry Fields to the community spirit of Meredith and the chaos of Beyond the Valley, it seems like every month has another reason to pack your tent, charge your phone, and road trip into the great unknown. If you’ve been lurking on …
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Track: Bromheads Jacket burst back into life with new single ‘The Grind’
Older and wiser maybe, but Bromheads Jacket have returned, and they’ve done so with all the bite and swagger of their early days. The Grind opens with filthy, snarling guitar riffs that push and recede like a restless tide, driving the track forward with an unrelenting urgency. This is Bromheads mark 2: driving, melodic indie …
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News: Kasabian and Blossoms Join Forces for Unmissable Australian Tour This March
British alt-rockers Kasabian are finally making their way back to Australia, hitting Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, and Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time in over a decade. Joining them are Blossoms, whose knack for crafting shimmering, feel-good indie pop adds an exciting contrast to the lineup. Kasabian’s reputation as a live powerhouse speaks for itself, with anthems like …
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News: lilo announce debut album and share ‘It’s Not the Same in Winter’
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from London duo lilo, whose last major release was 2023’s I Don’t Like My Chances on the Outside EP. Christie Gardner and Helen Dixon have since been at work on their debut album, and it’s been pencilled in for the end of March, after which the pair have …
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Track: Manic Street Preachers prove they’re as vital now as ever with brilliant new single, People Ruin Paintings
Still going strong as they approach their fifteenth album, Critical Thinking (out January 31), Manic Street Preachers prove they haven’t lost their knack for combining grit, melody, and emotional resonance. New single People Ruin Paintings is a slow burner, but one that immediately feels essential, capturing the band’s chemistry honed over three decades. The track …