The Test Drive: James Holt – Sanguine On the Rocks
James Holt, a singer/songwriter from Manchester is receiving widespread attention for his unique blend of alternative rock and folk.
The twenty-two year old has produced a collection of songs which belie his age. This is...
The Test Drive: Safe, So Simple – Too Close To Closure
Hardcore, melodic, tight, and unapologetic in it's delivery, "Too Close To Closure" sends the message that new music is alive and well courtesy of Safe, So Simple. This album is a party in carnet from...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet Raving Wild
After having reviewed his new album "Kolmanskop" we just had to get Raving Wild aka Graham Iddon for an exclusive interview. I have to say this though; This guy is cool. And after talking with...
First Listen: The Hotspur Press – All You Know
The Hotspur Press are four friends who share a lot of history. They’ve been playing in bands together since high school, only taking a break to allow vocalist Dan to obtain his law degree,...
The Test Drive: BIGG – Lock Up Your Daughters
BIGG formed from the ashes of Beat Magnets, a successful UK indie band that completed two UK tours, played two festivals, headlined local shows and supported the Wombats. Reading based brothers Tom & James...
First Look: Lively – Middle Finger
After coming a long way from hard work and perseverance, Lively’s album ‘My Statement’ demonstrates a maturity that suggests bigger ventures ahead.
Having collaborated with Hip Hop producing legend Scott Storch on one of the...
This Week’s Look at the Artists Playing Liverpool’s 2ubeXtra Festival
As you know, each Monday from now until the end of March we'll be showcasing three of the artists that will be appearing on Liverpool's first and only online music festival, the 2ubeXtra.
The festival...
First Listen: Iestyn Morris – By a Fountainside
Magnificent counter-tenor Iestyn Morris, nominated as ‘Best male in an opera production’ in the 2016 Wales Theatre Awards, is about to release more English song; Roger Quilter’s mystically romantic “By a Fountainside”.
Described as “a...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet Free From Gravity
A short while ago you may have remembered the new video we featured from Free From Gravity titled "The Long Road". The video beautifully shows the story about a soldier coming home to his...
Eric Clapton The Live Album Collection 1970-1980
This spring sees the release of all of Eric Clapton's live albums from his recording period with Polydor/RSO,1970-1980. A vinyl-only title, it is a companion set to the January, vinyl-only box set release of...
The Test Drive: Ask For Joy – New Private Window
Ask For Joy are set to release their upcoming album "New Private Window" on Infinitely Recursive Records on March 14th. I would barely call this a shoegaze album per se. This is more of a...
Toronto Producer and Singer Bella Goldwin Releases EP
Bella Goldwin is a Canadian songwriter, record producer and recording artist. She studied the piano, violin, and voice at the age of four with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and later advanced to experimenting...
International Recording Artists Join Forces to Produce Uplifting Debut
Award-winning, inspirational songwriter Nate Brown announces the release of "Your Love," the highly anticipated single from the forthcoming album "Open Heaven." The single was recorded live in Venice, alongside Italy's prestigious Veneta Philharmonic Orchestra,...
First Listen: Omodada – All My Gods
Ukraine based Omodada have just released their new double single "All My Gods" original and remix. These are the types of First Listen features I love because you get two perspectives of the same...
The Test Drive: Benedict Trenches – E.P. One
Combining intricate guitar work and roaming rhythms, Benedict Trenches really manages to shine their talents out with their new upcoming EP titled "E.P. One". The songs are delightfully varied and provoking almost to the...
First Look: Fahran – A Thousand Nights
Nottingham metal outfit Fahran (Fahran is pronounced like the first half of the word Fahrenheit) have just released their new video for "A Thousand Nights". This video takes me back to my childhood in...
Verve Records Celebrates 60 Years
One of the most prestigious labels in the history of jazz, Verve Records will celebrate its 60th anniversary throughout 2016 with a trove of historic reissues and stunning new collections from its legendary archives....
Empty Yard Experiment Release New Video Ahead of UK Tour
Following their critically acclaimed album Kallisti, supported by both Metal Hammer and Prog Magazine, EYE are a band fast on the up, one of the Middle East's premiere prog/post-rock exports. Combining cinematic soundscapes reminiscent...
First Look: Righteous Reprobates – We Go With What We Know
Righteous Reprobates demonstrate that Rock is not the sound of the past, but the sound of the future, with their next single release ‘We Go With What We Know’ - if there is a...
Emii Releases “Time of My Life” EP
Today Emii releases her EP "Time of My Life", with four vocally intensive adult contemporary tracks including her current hit single "Lover's Cross." The tile track was written by Adrian Gurvitz, who has previously...
First Look: Free From Gravity – The Long Road
Portsmouth rockers Free From Gravity are about to release their wonderfully positive message of overcoming life struggles in a melodically addictive new song called “The Long Road”.
Blending in perfectly elements of classic rock from...
James TW Set To Open Up For Shawn Mendes At Radio City Music Hall!
18-year old British singer-songwriter James TW has signed to Island Records and released today “When You Love Someone,” a powerful debut single and video. Inspired by a real life event, James says he wrote...
First Listen: Jae Franklin – Weary
Soul songstress Jae Franklin is back with her new single release ‘Weary’ in which she paints a picture of our times inspired by recent global and social issues that have fuelled worldwide protests and...
First Look: Earthist – Not Today
Earthist have just released the video for their new single titled "Not Today". This song, to me, is one continuous hook from start to finish. Soaring vocals and thrusting guitars abound, "Not Today" is...
The 2ubeXtra Festival Returns On April 13th!
Liverpool's first and only independent online music festival The 2ubeXtra returns on 13th April 2016. Each week in the run up to the opening night we'll be highlighting three acts that will performing at...