Legendary Vocalist Diane Charlemagne Passes Away
Diane Charlemagne, whose list of collaborators include 52nd Street, Goldie, Moby, D:Ream, S.P.Y and was the lead vocalist for Urban Cookie Collective,has regrettably lost her battle with cancer today. Her vocal style was described as...
The Test Drive: The Fiction Aisle – Heart Map Rubric
"Heart Map Rubric", the new album from Brighton, UK outfit The Fiction Aisle, is that smooth easy going type of music that you want to listen to live in a private club with your...
The Test Drive: Venkman – Kakorrhaphiophobia
An eclectic mix of melody, beat, and rhythm, "Kakorrhaphiophobia" is a different band for a different crowd. Mixing time signatures as seamlessly as Neil Peart would in his sleep, Venkman produce such an original mix...
First Look: The Undivided – Invincible
This song & video is newly near and dear to my heart. It's about the consequences of opting out of organ donation. Organ donation is a subject that all too often gets swept under the...
First Listen: Jimmy & the Revolvers – The Morning Paper / Drink & The...
Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK's most exciting emerging bands. When they're not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they're running a monthly...
The Aussie Summer is About to Get Lively
Sydney Festival is an annual cultural celebration that transforms Sydney each January, delivering the highest quality art and big ideas. In 2016, Sydney Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary and the final year for esteemed...
The Test Drive: All The King’s Men – Making My Escape
All The King’s Men were formed twelve months ago by Matthew Holland, Tino Caine and Ben Robinson. Growing up together against the backdrop of Manchester's vibrant and world renowned music scene they were quickly...
First Look: Elle Bee – So
Elle Bee is a dynamic songstress and mentee of legendary Mott The Hoople founder Dale Griffin. Having signed to major label Kobalt, Elle is set for a massive year. Recently flown out to California...
First Listen: The Sneaky Nixons – Sex
With a unique musical swagger and penchant for seamlessly melding and molding genres and styles as easily as one might change a shirt, The Sneaky Nixons are poised to have their indie flag saluted by...
First Listen: The Abstracts – Smells Like Summer
On October 19th Cambridge, UK band The Abstracts released their new single "Smells Like Summer" to the masses. I have to tell you that the music coming from the UK as of late (at...
First Listen: Hologram Teen – Tracksuit Minotaur / Post- Apocalyptic Teacakes
While both haunting and eclectic, Hologram Teen's new A/B side for "Tracksuit Minotaur" and "Post-Apocalyptic Teacakes" invoke a free-form style not much heard in today's Electronica. While most music in that genre tend to...
First Listen: Roberta Howett – Water To Fire
Roberta Howett is set to release her electric single ‘Water to Fire’ later this month. A dynamic songstress with years of experience, Roberta has a unique tone and flawless range that has won the...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Why Mofoisdead is WAY More Than a Cool Name
Paul Galagher, front-man for up and coming Brisbane, Australia band Mofoisdead, describes the band as "A schizophrenic orgy of sonic debauchery" and, after listening to the pretty steadily this last year I can safely say...
First Look: Yeallow – Be Sure
This is a fun video. Actually, it's every bit of fun as the song. "Be Sure" is the new video by French indie Yeallow and this song, while harking little bits of They Might...
First Listen: Counting Coins – All That I Need
After a fast-paced year touring the UK and Europe, Hull (UK) based Counting Coins are to release ‘All That I Need’ as the second single from their forthcoming self-titled album on the 23rd of...
The Test Drive: Robert Chaney – Cracked Picture Frames
Sonic bliss has found a home in the mind of Robert Chaney, the South Florida native with a reverence for Americana and a sensibility for the folk tradition of old. To quote one Robert's...
The Test Drive: Mickey 9s – Computer Inventor
Explosive, unapologetic and infectious, Mickey 9s are four friends from Glasgow who have been playing together since their school days. They describe seeing Daft Punk's Alive Tour as "a spiritual-like encounter" that inspired them...
New Romantic Pioneers Visage to Release Fith and Final Album
80s New Romantic pioneers Visage are gearing up to release their fifth and final studio album on the 6th November 2015. The new album will be entitled “Demons to Diamonds” a name chosen by...
First Look: Reole – Got Your Back Girl feat. Sophie Mendoza
Funkmaster general Reole is following up his dazzling album ‘Hear Come The Drums’ with an equally incredible offering ‘What’s Cookin.’ The album is a warm homely feeling album that is honest and not over...
First Listen: Diane Charlemagne Featuring Andy Rourke – It’s In Your Eyes
'It's In Your Eyes' is a slice of sophisticated urban soul featuring iconic Moss Side singer Diane Charlemagne (Moby, Urban Cookie Collective, Goldie) and Simon Wolstencroft, long term member of The Fall and Ian...
Jammerzine Exclusive: Interview with Bentley Jones and How He’s Leading a Music “Rebellion”
I usually don't start a news piece off like this but, damn, Bentley Jones really has his shit together! This guy has not only that but his social media shit together (14 million Youtube...
The Test Drive: Die Nerven – Out
From the ashes of the post grunge comes Die Nerven (The Nerves). The German answer to the nü music revolution with 10 songs of sonic bliss designed to irritate your adrenal gland in such...
First Listen: Raising Jupiter – Give Me The News
With thick, rough, and heavy guitars starting the new track from Raising Jupiter, "Give Me The News" starts off as a hook filled rocker reminiscent of the alternative we all remembered and loved with...
The Test Drive: Aleks Grey – Souls
Souls is the debut EP from Norwegian musician Aleks Grey, a stunning collection of uplifting indie pop anthems.
Born in Volda, Norway, acutely shy Aleks had never dared to sing publicly until one of his...
Jammerzine Exclusive: A Conversation With Official Burnt Toast
Not long ago we premiered Official Burnt Toast's double single "Money As Debt/Hi Time" and, I have to say, these songs are much, much more than just songs. They are social commentary as progressive art. To...