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    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...
    Diane Charlemagne Featuring Andy Rourke

    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...

    The Kinks: The Best Are Back!

    I'll tell you right now why this may be the greatest compilation album involving The Kinks EVER. Because Ray Davies was involved in putting it together. He personally picked some of the tracks and...

    First Look: Nigel Thomas – Fever

    Nigel Thomas has already achieved fame fronting the cult indie pop band ‘The Foxes.’ With this stellar group, Nigel supported the likes of The Troggs, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Amy McDonald, The Zombies,...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Pacific Will Be Your Next Favorite Band

    With the pending release of their upcoming EP, "What Are You Waiting For" quickly approaching (November 13th) and the release of their new video for "Those Nights" it's easy to see why U.K. band...

    First Look: Beverly Girl – DNA

    Beverly Girl is the brainchild of Finnish natives Johanna Saarinen, Tuomas Orasmaa and Artur U. Described as ”One of 10 International artists to watch in 2015” and “the kind of music punk 80s Madonna...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Casualty By Design With Ocasan

    Since I heard the first song I heard of theirs, and by that I mean theirs 2012 track for "No One's Safe In Soho" I felt that Milton Keynes' own Ocasan had that certain something...

    The Test Drive: Real Experts – The Trade Off

    The new album from London based synthpop project, Real Experts, bring forth their latest effort, "The Trade Off" with all of the flare and prestige of the best of the 80's and more. This...

    First Listen: The Sticklers – Breakfast In Hell

    "Breakfast In Hell", the upcoming track from The Sticklers, will be released on October 30th but, for those who can't wait, here is an early preview of this catchy, poppy and fun, track. Considered...

    First Listen: A Shoreline Dream – Time Is A Machine Gun

    "Time Is A Machine Gun", the new single from Denver, Colorado based A Shoreline Dream is a unique blend of tension and tranquility. This track is the epitome of musical solitude. The anguished melody...

    First Look: Disruption – Skylines

    California metalcore outfit Disruption have released the video for their new track "Skylines". Tight to the core is more like it. And that is what Disruption are. What I personally have to say, actually...

    Award-winning Documentary Screens In Philly For One Night Only

    Set in the slums of Uganda, the streets of New York, small towns of America and legendary recording studios from Nashville to Abbey Road, Imba Means Sing is the award-winning documentary sharing the story...

    First Look: OVER – The Fight

    Finding a band that is melodically satisfying AND rough around the edges is about as rare as a five leaf clover. But that is precisely what Modena, Italy based act OVER is. That perfect...

    First Look: Chantal Acda – The Sparkle In Our Flaws

    Giving a visual representation of a quiet journey quite retrospection of a lucid memory is what is this video from Chantal Acda. The music serves as a soundtrack to a time past with the...

    Sound Pressure Laboratory Debuts SPACE JAZZ

    Be one of the first to experience Sound Pressure Laboratory's custom built sound system. By utilizing the existing Dolby sound system at the Garberville Theatre, Michael Way has created a three dimensional sound experience...

    First Look: Postcards From Jeff – Modern Language

    If there were a clear line where stories and music collide then Postcards From Jeff gleefully skip back and forth across that line over and over and over again with their new single "Modern...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: Why It’s Goode To Be Warme

    A few weeks ago we premiered Warme video for "Council House Opera" and, we must say, we've been impressed with Warme ever since. They are not one of those "here today gone tomorrow" bands and...

    British Centre of Music and Enterprise Changes Name

    The British Centre of Music and Enterprise have announced that it will be renamed Echo Factory with immediate effective. The name change is part of a re-branding initiative to better align the Company’s name...

    The Test Drive: Old House Playground – 21st Century Glory

    Old House Playground are releasing a new AA side on November 16th with two power packed singles "21st Century Glory" and "Love And Other Demons" which are as varied yet tasteful in contrast with...