Music News

    The latest music news from independent artists around the world.

    Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview With Andy Couzens

    Andy Couzens has a long and varied history in music. Starting out with The Waterfront in the early eighties, he then graduated to The Stone Roses and The High. And now, in a true...

    The Test Drive: Luke Godfrey – Brainwashed

    Drive for about an hour and a half in a north, northeasterly direction out of Soho in Central London and you'll find Nazeing. The home of Hillgrove Business Park, Bumbles Green Leisure Centre and...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview With Kevin Haskins

    To have a stellar career in music and be heard by millions of people around the world is one thing. To be in a legendary band, such as Bauhaus is another thing. But to...

    The Test Drive: Matt Finucane – Ugly Scene

    Brighton based musician Matt Finucane is happy to be "an explorer and purveyor of the wonderfully unconventional and confrontational", taking his influences from Rock and Krautrock from the 70s. All of his heroes may be...

    First Listen: The High – Say It Now

    The High was formed in Manchester in 1989 by Andy Couzens ( ex-Stone Rose ), John Matthews, Chris Goodwin and Simon Davies. They signed to London Records after only one gig. Their highly acclaimed...

    First Look: Twilight Fields – When I Saw You

    "When I Saw You", the new video and single from Twilight Fields, descends upon the listener like a beautiful lucid dream. Somewhat of a tranquil score, the track delivers a peacefulness found in love...

    First Listen: The Waterfront – Normandy (On The Beach )

    The Waterfront was the predecessor for the legendary band we now know as The Stone Roses. The band consisted of Andy Couzens ( Guitar ), Gary 'Mani' Mounfield ( Bass ), David ' Kaiser'...

    Kristin Hersh Joins Robert Smith’s Meltdown Festival

    Set to take place at London's Southbank Centre on June 15-24, this year marks the 25th edition of this iconic festival. This special celebration, curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith, offers a jam-packed line-up...

    Thirdstory Release Debut Album

    Thirdstory release their debut album 'Cold Heart' today via Virgin EMI. Executive-produced by Grammy-winner Malay (Frank Ocean, Zayn, Sam Smith), the 11-track album blends the group’s signature soulful three-part harmonies with hard-hitting lyricism and...

    First Listen: Eyes On Satellites – She Bends Her Arms To Look Like Wings

    Post-hardcore quartet Eyes On Satellites has released a new single "She Bends Her Arms To Look Like Wings". Along with the new single comes the group's announcement of their upcoming EP titled, 'The Illuminator',...

    First Look: Blacklite District – Goodbye (Regular & Minecraft Version)

    Spearfish, SD based electronic alternative rock act Blacklite District (BLD) has released two videos for their single, “Goodbye,” off of their third LP, Instant Gratification, one an official video and the second a Minecraft...

    First Listen: The New Tarot – Mistake To Choose

    With a marching beat like a pounding anthem that slides into the chorus like a musical home run, The New Tarot drop a tune bomb with their new single "Mistake To Choose". I love...

    The Test Drive: Vinny Peculiar – Return Of The Native

    UK based singer-songwriter Vinny Peculiar has been variously described as “an under-sung national treasure” (UNCUT Magazine) and “the missing link between Jarvis Cocker and Roger McGough” His various bands have included ex-members of...

    First Listen: Vandal Moon – Baby Sounds

    Drenched in Darkwave overtones and covered in synth, the dynamic duo known as Vandal Moon release a post "apunkolyptically" tasteful track in the form of 'Baby Sounds'. The track gives credence to that early...

    First Look: Fire Fight – The Ghost Inside

    Minneapolis, MN hard rock band Fire Fight has released the official music video for their single, “The Ghost Inside.” “The Ghost Inside” is off of their 2017 released EP Transitions. “’The Ghost Inside’ is our...

    Mugen Will Drop Their Next Single ‘Going Down’ & Announce UK Tour

    Mugen has been biding their time, perfecting their craft and carefully constructing a beautifully thought out musical and visual pairing, staring ‘Mugen’ the hedgehog. 'Mugen' himself has an indulgent drinking and smoking habit, and is...

    First Listen: Vyces – Thin Luck (Plus Tour Dates)

    L.A. Hard Rock Band Vyces has released their long-anticipated single, "Thin Luck," which is already climbing the Mediabase Active Rock charts including airplay on Sirius XM's Octane. Los Angeles based hard rock band Vyces started...

    First Look: Late Night Fights – Prison

    Minneapolis, MN-based rock band Late Night Fights has released the Official Music Video for their single, "Prison," off their sophomore release, Renal 911. Prison" was directed by Colton Otte of Blue G Productions. “This video...

    First Look: San Eco – Perspectrum

    Haunting and surreal with a ghostly backbeat, the new video from San Eco titled 'Perspectrum' gives a brilliant combination of aching melodies and subdued drive lightly hallmarked with sporatic musical breaks that capture the...

    First Listen: American Anymen – Anniversary

    American Anymen is quickly becoming a guilty pleasure around here at Jammerzine. Not only is American Anymen (fronted by Brett Sullivan, interview HERE), diverse but AA is good at being diverse. Listen to how tracks...

    First Look: Contending – The Storm

    Military vets to now rockers, Contending has just released their new music video for their latest single, "The Storm". Melodic and heartfelt choruses on the single talk about two very close friends of the...

    New Hope Club Release New Video

    New Hope Club have just revealed the video for their own take on Mud’s Tiger Feet, which features on the latest Aardman and STUDIOCANAL film, EARLY MAN. The video sees the band working in...

    The Test Drive: Ruins – Sample Size

    Existing somewhere between dream and memory, the lyrically enchanting songs of Ruins present a melodic honesty, as joyous and melancholic as the human heart. Recorded in Liverpool’s Crosstown Studios, the duo's intimate storytelling takes the...

    First Listen: OS NU – Humdrum

    The band formerly known as Astral Tide has changed tides, in more ways than one. Now officially known as OS NU, the band has also updated their sound with a darker, richer feel and...

    Sevdaliza Announces ‘The Calling’ EP Out In March

    One of the most innovative artists in recent years, Iranian-born Dutch artist Sevdaliza announces her new 'The Calling' EP is set for a March release and shares a single from it, "Human Nature," today....