XIXA Plays 2 Exclusive Shows in Support of “Bloodline”
Tucson’s mystical psychedelic-cumbia-rock band XIXA are playing 2 exclusive shows in the UK in May 2016 to support their debut album, Bloodline, out now via Glitterhouse Records in Europe and Barbès Records in the...
The Test Drive: Mayflower Madame – Observed in a Dream
Psychedelic post-apocalyptic punk with a heavy dose of groove and guts is the best way to describe the latest outing from the Norwegian band known as Mayflower Madame. Some of you may remember the...
First Look: Sounds of Sputnik – Light Scheme (Fran Ashcroft Remix)
How do you make a good song better? It's not a trick question. You bring in Fran Ashcroft, of course! This song literally got amped up a notch, and that's a good thing. With...
First Look: Jasmine Rodgers – Icicles
Simultaneously eclectic and ethereal, Jasmine Rodgers captures a dream incarnate with her new video for the track titled "Icicles". Evoking the kind of surreal soliloquy that seemed long lost to the annals of musical history, Jasmine...
Kevin Jones – UK tour dates in May
Hotly tipped singer-songwriter Kelvin Jones, is the latest rising UK star. With the release of his debut album 'Stop The Moment' earlier this month, the boy from Stevenage has been enjoying his first taste...
Allusondrugs & Fizzy Blood Announce June 2016 Co-Headline Tour
Yorkshire’s finest purveyors of whacked-out sounds Allusondrugs are pleased to announce a run of co-headline UK tour dates with fellow Leeds rock quintet and close friends Fizzy Blood for June 2016 – full details...
MODDI Reveals First English Translation of Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer”
Many will be familiar with Russian feminist collective Pussy Riot, but perhaps few will be familiar with the music that had them trialled and imprisoned in 2012. Norwegian singer/songwriter Moddi today unveils the first...
The Breaking Pattern Revitalize Emo Rock
Arizona indie rock group, The Breaking Pattern, are bringing a fresh new sound to the emo scene on their debut album There Are Roadmaps In Our Veins. Anthemic vocals and reverb-soaked guitars make for...
Rachael Sage Announces New Album
Award-winning recording artist Rachael Sage makes her highly anticipated return to UK shores with the release of her twelfth studio album, ‘Choreographic’ October 28th, preceded by the release of the first single from that...
Saxon With Motörhead’s Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee Honor Lemmy
The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards in association with Fireball has brought together rock behemoths, Saxon, with Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee of Motörhead, to play a special one-off set of Lemmy’s favourite Saxon...
First Listen: Matt Grocott & The Shrives – What Are You Taking?
Matt Grocott & The Shrives have released their new single "What Are You Taking?" almost as an ode for the indie. Catchy and rhythmic, the song harks to the past of the post-punk pioneers...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Interview with Piergiorgio Tiberia from The Anthem
Today I had the pleasure of talking to uber-talented guitarist and all around cool dude from the band The Anthem, Piergiorgio Tiberia. These are the types of interviews I love. Pierg is a cool dude in...
First Listen: Strangers Know More – Shoot the Witness
Groove heavy and guitar steady is the best way to describe the new single from Strangers Know More titled "Shoot the Witness". Going old school with a new twist and heavy hooks abound, SKM...
The Test Drive: Manon Meurt – Manon Meurt
This is shoegaze with the sensibility and ability to overcome the common pitfalls that shoegaze artists can sometimes inadvertently stumble into and that is sounding like other shoegaze artists. Manon Meurt has no trouble...
First Listen: Pimlican – B’ck 4 More / Plya
Based in the north of England, Pimlican is a collaborative solo artist who has put down strong roots in the south developing a north/south blend of music covering different dance genres.
Pimlican's strong songwriting sees...
First Listen: This Party – Taste
A chance encounter at a Smiths tribute gig in early 2015 led to the formation of Brighton's This Party, a band that fuse sharp basslines with infectious melodic hooks. Charismatic frontman Matt is as...
First Listen: The Jet Reds – On and On / Time to Fly
The Jet Reds, an exciting four piece from Newcastle, deliver their own unique brand of independent rock whilst drawing influences from the likes of Kasabian, The Jam, Oasis and other great luminaries from the...
First Look: Young Malak- So Much Time ft. Mi-less
Sporting some hypnotically left-field beats and a vivid introspective rapping style reminiscent of artists like Tyler, the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Flatbush Zombies and Joey Badass, Virginia Beach artist Young Malak is set to be...
First Look: Wendy James – Bad Intentions and a Bit of Cruelty
Originally from London, now a resident of NYC, Wendy James wrote her latest album ’The Price Of The Ticket’ in its entirety, with the exception of two inspired cover choices, 'It's Alright Ma' by...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet The Soft Shades
The Ukraine is quickly becoming a hotbed for the talent of the new indie. Here is a prime example. Meet Dmytry Gubskyi and his latest project, The Soft Shades. The Soft Shades are a complex, progressive style...
First Look: Naomi – Take Back The Power
Naomi compliments the beautiful cityscape with a soundtrack to the empowerment that should be within us all. Haunting yet rhythmic. Daunting yet sexy. Naomi gives the track her personal touch and releases the dedication...
First Listen: Kolumbus – Leave the Light On
Surreal and poignant while acoustically stunning is how you will remember the new track from Kolumbus titled "Leave the Light On". Building up to an emotional crescendo using a minimalist approach is a near...
First Listen: New Born – Beautiful Disguise
Following the release of groovy indie single ‘Runaround’, Brooklyn band Newborn have now released the second track from their upcoming EP, a smoky guitar anthem called ‘Beautiful Disguise’ that discusses the use of lyrics...
First Listen: Indya – Harder Faster
Guitar incensed and lyrically intense is the way of Indya's explosive new single titled "Harder Faster". If virtuosic guitar is the G then "Harder Faster" is the G-Spot for the new indie.
The best way to...
Marty Balin, Founder Of Jefferson Airplane, Shares Thoughts On Grammy
Legendary singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Marty Balin, best known as lead singer and Founder of Jefferson Airplane, hit song maker of Jefferson Starship, and hit Solo Artist unfortunately won't...