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    Maylay Sparks’ 5th Studio LP, “The Rebel’s Renaissance” Has Arrived!

    An icon of Philadelphia’s indie-rap scene, Maylay Sparks (fka Rahsheed) has been holding it down in Copenhagen, Denmark for over a decade and carving out his space as an international Hip-Hop giant. That much...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet Jasmine Rodgers

    This interview was an absolute pleasure. Of course, I'm talking about Jasmine Rodgers. In case you missed it, we reviewed Jasmine's video for her new single "Icicles" last week and, to say the least,...

    The Test Drive: Rude Audio – Rudest

    Electronic in simplicity and eclectic by execution, Rude Audio have delivered a sonic dreamscape of longing and yearning for the days of good House/Electronica, because that what this is. With memorable beats, thrillpacked rhythms,...

    The Test Drive: The Explorers Club – Together

    Currently based in Nashville, Tennesee, The Explorers Club are a pop/vocal harmony band who formed in the coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. Heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production...

    The Test Drive: Caustic Roll Dave – Approaching Noise

    Rough, raw, cathartic, and gutsy. This is the best way to describe "Approaching Noise", the new album from the multi-talented Caustic Roll Dave. Actually, it's more like approaching brilliance. This has every element I love in...

    First Look: The Ellipsis – Wasted Potential Me

    Such a hook with this one! Of course I'm talking about the video above for the track "Wasted Potential Me" from UK artist The Ellipsis. Potential is actually everything about this song as it...

    The Test Drive: Michael Forsyth – Stop For the World

    Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album 'Stop For the World' reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer...

    The Test Drive: Niamh Crowther – Niamh Crowther

    Following the runaway success of 'Little by Little', Niamh Crowther, releases her new single 'I’ll Be' taken from her eponymous EP, on May 20th. Niamh came to prominence aged sixteen when she beat over 15,000 other...

    Haunting New Album “Cherry Fair” from Singer-Songwriter Stephen Harrison

    Having written his own songs since he was a teenager, Stephen got into music through legendary sixties acts such as The Doors, Simon and Garfunkel, Donovan, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan and George Harrison –...

    Fan Filmed Footage of Thrash Metal Band RUIN

    Fan filmed footage of Portland, Maine's thrash metal band RUIN performing their single "Reopen" has surfaced and can be seen below. RUIN opened for Fear Factory at the Palladium in Worcester, MA on April...

    Khaylan Unleashes Debut Single “Falling”

    New Rock/Metal music prodigy Khaylan is proud to present his debut single “Falling”, to be released on the 11th May 2016, alongside his music video which can already be found on Youtube. “Only on a...

    The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Veldt Perform 3 Exclusive Shows

    For lovers of shoegaze, space and psych rock, this week brings great things for those who happen to be in Boston, Philadelphia and New York City (and have actually got their hands on some...

    First Listen: Øyvind Weiseth – Hold On

    'Hold On' is the latest single from Øyvind Weiseth, a Norwegian singer/songwriter who writes uplifting and anthemic pop in both English and Norwegian. Inspired by artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay and Bernhoft, 'Hold...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Meet Erica Chase

    I have to start this off by saying that this is a beautiful interview. This is an aural journey into the mind of a person, singer, songwriter, multi-talented musician, and woman who has literally...

    The Test Drive: Penny for the Workhouse – Sneaky Peekers

    Formed in 2012, the band's unique ‘Folk ‘n’ Roll’ style marries the energy of Indie rock with the captivating storytelling of Folk. With catchy lyrics and toe tapping drum beats, Penny For The Workhouse...

    The Test Drive: The Fontaines – II

    If, after listening to The Fontaines’ debut EP, you find yourself at a loss for how to describe them, don’t worry. The brother-sister duo (Charlotte, 21, sings; Hank, 26, plays guitar) don’t want to...

    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...