The Test Drive: The Rainband – Satellite Sunrise
Spring sees the band touring their new album across the UK as well as headlining the Italian Moto GP. As 2016 progresses, The Rainband will be returning to Glastonbury before playing alongside Paolo Nutini...
Naomi Releases Video Teaser for New EP “Take Back The Power”
Uber talented singer Naomi is set to continue the upward trajectory of her already impressive career by releasing her new EP “Take Back the Power” on 22nd April 2016. A full video will be...
First Listen: Byron Major – May Flower
Byron Major has achieved quite a lot for an artist in his early 20s -he’s performed his song ‘South Africa’ for Nelson Mandela’s Boston birthday celebration in 2013, shared a stage with Pavarotti for...
First Look: Adam Stafford – Phantom Billions
Taser Revelations was recorded at The Happiness Hotel, Song by Toad's newly acquired warehouse recording space. Utilising the warehouse's natural room reverb to great effect, the album features producer and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Lesiuk performing...
The Last Vegas Announce New Tour Dates In Support of “Eat Me”
Chicago’s The Last Vegas will embark on a handful of headlining dates this spring in support of their 6th studio album titled ‘Eat Me’ that was released exclusively through AFM Records Germany on March...
Blessed Child Opera Begin Debut U.S. Tour
Italy's Blessed Child Opera embark on their first U.S. tour beginning April 8th in NYC. The band founded by vocalist/guitarist Paolo Messere play an intense brand of indie rock that combines elements of Neo-Folk, Post...
First Look: Cage9 – Everything You Love Will Someday Die
I have been a massive fan of Cage9 ever since I first heard their cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence" a few years ago and it's pleasing to see that this band has...
First Listen: Rodney Cromwell – You Will Struggle (Rod’s Glitchy Disco Mix)
Rodney scores another hit for the backbeat with his new single "You Will Struggle (Rod's Glitchy Disco Mix)". Glitchy it is not, however, as each beat digs for that spot in your soul where...
Legendary Dreampop Group A.R. Kane Reforms
Shortly after the Primavera Sound Festival 2016 announced that legendary dreampop outfit A.R. Kane will be performing two shows at the prestigious festival in June, the band has announced that they are gearing up...
First Listen: Patrick McCallion – Voices
One instrument I absolutely have a soft spot for is the acoustic guitar. Patrick McCallion has quenched my thirst and then some with a masterful symphony of strings that he calls "Voices". This track...
The Soft Shades Release Brand New Album “Keeper of the Groove”
‘Keeper of the Groove’ is the debut post rock album to be released under the prog rock instrumental project The Soft Shades. The musical project was put together by Dmitry Gubsky in 2011.
Following on...
First Look: The Rogue Network – Lowland City
Incessant groove and relentless beats give way to the dirt that is the music in this killer track by The Rogue Network titled "Lowland City". The grit and grandeur abound with the true meaning of...
First Look: Brian Evans – Here You Come Again
Brian Evans, the singer who has amassed more than 30 million views on YouTube with his unique music videos such as "At Fenway" and "Creature at The Bates Motel," has released his third music...
Holloway Road Announce New Ep ‘Roots’ on April 18th 2016
Following the release of their single 'Little Harder' and two great performances at C2C in London, UK country-pop duo Holloway Road have announced the release of their second EP - Roots.
This record finds Holloway...
Britain’s Got Talent Star Turns Singer-Songwriter With New Album
Connie Talbot makes a comeback with her jaw-dropping transformation from the gap-toothed 6-year-old on Britain's Got Talent to a stunningly beautiful, talented singer-songwriter.
Connie, now 15, released her fifth album Matters To Me on March...
The Test Drive: The Verigolds – For Margaret
This is one of those rare moments when an album comes across my Outlook and I listen to it and I think to myself "They get it." This is one of those times. Sombre...
5ive and Sonia Among Acts Added to Newcastle Pride
More big name acts are taking to the stage for one of the UK’s leading LGBT events.
Nineties songstress Sonia and chart-topping boyband 5ive are among those being added to the line-up for Newcastle Pride...
First Listen: AKA V – Always Go Home
With a songwriting style that reminds of brilliant female artists such as Sheryl Crow or Shania Twain and a vocal interpretation which hints on Gwen Stefani, Aka V has all the right ingredients for...
First Listen: SN Dubstation – Yesterday / Feet First
Hailing from Swindon in the UK, SN Dubstation are a lively 8 piece band comprising of Drums, Bass, Keys, Guitar and that all important Brass section.
Fusing reggae, ska and dub, their sound is a...
First Listen: Winter 1982 – Worry
Winter 1982 are Phil Barber (vocals, guitar) and Luke Phillips (piano, bass) from Birmingham. Trampled by their increasingly grey and relentless nine to five existence, they wanted to make music that spoke about their...
Falseta To Debut New Album “Thought Process” At Album Release
Falseta, a dynamic five-piece rock group from South Florida, announces the debut of their new album "Thought Process" and will perform the album live during their album release party at 10:00pm this Friday, March...
The Test Drive: Spells and Curses – Suadade
I would consider "Suadade", the new album from Spells and Curses, to be a very thoughtful album. Almost to the point of a true concept. The album, as a whole, is certainly diverse, but,...
First Listen: Eden Royals – Close to the Sun
Eden Royals are a dynamic young band that have been shaking up Essex’ music scene and are now ready to take over the rest of the country and beyond with their new single ‘Close To...
Barcelona’s Electric Pop Touches Down in the US
The duo BSide, formed by brothers Ethan and Nico, is making a breakthrough in the US thanks to their first single "Tell Everybody". Their mixed, urban style transmits the cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic air of...
First Look: Ronoc – No More
A singer-songwriter with a unique sound and outlook, Ronoc (aka Conor Dawson) is an artist who is currently enjoying a great level of independent success. His excellent recent single ‘Battling On’ peaked in the...