Category: Music
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REVIEW: No Matter Where I Go – Shadows of a Silhouette
Thereâs a difference between a band chasing a sound and a band chasing a feeling. Shadows of a Silhouette are doing the latter, and with No Matter Where I Go, theyâve caught something raw, restless, and blisteringly alive. Out now (2nd May), this lean garage-rock gut punch is the final…
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REVIEW: Back to Earth – Glass Caves
Itâs been a long time coming, but the wait is over, Glass Caves are back, and theyâve never sounded more ready to take on the world. Back To Earth, their first full-length album in years, is a shimmering, spiritual, and arena-ready return to form that proves just how far the…
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REVIEW: Lazy Bones – Big Wheels
Big Wheels have a knack for bottling emotion, and on âLazy Bonesâ theyâve crafted something thatâs equal parts smoky and sincere. Itâs a slow-burning, blues-laced dream track that sinks into your bones and stays there. Dripping with vintage soul, it’s a woozy, heart-tugging moment of calm in a world that…
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REVIEW: Love Is For Everyone – Andrew Cushin
Andrew Cushinâs second full-length album, Love Is For Everyone, doesnât just build on the promise of his 2022 debut, it obliterates it with wide-eyed ambition, raw honesty, and an unmistakable confidence that marks him as one of Britainâs most essential new voices. Released via LAB Records on May 2, 2025,…
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REVIEW: Rule The World – RATS
At long last, RATS have arrived with Rule The World, a debut album that pulls no punches, plants flags, and pours its whole heart into 13 tracks of gritty, groove-laced reality. The Liverpool five-piece, known for their no-frills storytelling and chaotic charm, finally bottle up the riot theyâve been causing…
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REVIEW: Sleep Fighter II – Vienna
Viennaâs debut EP Sleep Fighter II is the kind of first major statement that bursts out the door with more energy than it knows what to do with. The Midlands four-piece have been cutting their teeth across the UKâs emo underbelly since 2023, and this release captures that chaotic hunger…
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REVIEW: Diamonds & Whiskey – Forty Five Listening Room, York
Tucked into the cosy heart of Yorkâs music scene, Forty Five Vinyl CafĂŠ & Listening Room once again proved why itâs one of the most treasured live spaces in the city last night, hosting a soul-stirring country double-bill that had both boots tapping and eyes welling up. Opening the evening…
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LIVE REVIEW: Interlaker @ Hyde Park Book Club
Thereâs something special about Hyde Park Book Club. Maybe itâs the intimacy of the venue, maybe it’s the feeling that youâre witnessing bands right before they hit their prime, whatever it is, Saturday nightâs show was a perfect reminder of why we chase live music. A busy room, three incredible…
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REVIEW: Emergency Break – Dollface
đ§ Track tip: This oneâs perfect for your âAngst-Ridden Indie Anthemâ playlist. If youâre not already familiar with Emergency Break, itâs time to start paying attention. This five-piece band has been making waves on the London indie scene with their no-holds-barred live shows and their distinctive sound, a mix of…
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REVIEW: Arms Length – The Weight
On âThe Weightâ, Ontarioâs Armâs Length cut right to the bone. This final single before their upcoming sophomore album âThereâs A Whole World Out Thereâ is raw, relentless, and painfully intimate â the sort of track that doesnât just ask you to feel, it forces you to. Where previous singles…
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REVIEW: LEGSS – Gloss
London art-rock agitators Legss return with âGlossâ, a contorted, cinematic track that flickers between the poised and the grotesque â an arresting evolution of the bandâs post-Brexit art-rock disquiet. The single, their first of 2024, builds from ominous restraint to full-throttle delirium. A ghostly string section creeps in, courtesy of…
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Your AâZ Guide to Kendal Calling 2025: The Ultimate Festival
Itâs back. Cumbriaâs rolling fields are once again calling the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully dressed. Kendal Calling 2025 promises to be its most ambitious yet â a surreal mix of throwback icons, fresh indie fire, immersive wonderlands, and theme parties that make Glasto look tame. Whether youâre a…
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REVIEW: CIVIC – The Hogg
The Aussie punks are no longer just thrashing in the dirt â theyâre painting it chrome. With The Hogg, CIVIC grab your collar, drag you into a dark alley, and offer up a warped sermon on identity, machines, and finding peace in chaos. Itâs filthy. Itâs philosophical. And it rips.…
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REVIEW: Andrew Cushin – New World Blazing
A wall-of-sound juggernaut from Newcastleâs indie poet, New World Blazing is a thunderous, full-throttle coming-of-age moment for Andrew Cushin. Backed by the support of legends like Noel Gallagher and Sam Fender, Cushinâs name already rings out in industry circles. But this track isnât here to nod politely to co-signs, itâs…
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REVIEW: The Mucks – Need Your Love
Heartbreak? Check. Melancholy guitar licks? Check. A chorus that feels like being 19, freshly ghosted, and staring out of a Megabus window? Double check. The Mucks return with Need Your Love, a break-up anthem for the uni-bound generation â steeped in all the sad-boy yearning you’d expect when one half…
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REVIEW: Elliot Minor @ The Crescent, York
Ten years off the grid is a long time for any band, but for Yorkâs own Elliot Minor, the return to the stage felt like no time had passed at all. Taking over the Crescent Venue for a warm-up show ahead of their mini-tour, the five-piece delivered a thunderous set…
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REVIEW: Dirty Blonde – Looking For Trouble
LISTEN TO LOOKING FOR TROUBLE HERE If youâre not already tuned into Dirty Blonde, consider this your official wake-up call. The Manchester duo, made up of Ailis Mackay and Hayley Tait, donât just write songs â they craft sonic sucker punches. Their new EP Looking For Trouble is a five-track…
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REVIEW: Ghost – AO Arena, Manchester
There was no signal. No flicker of LED glow. No fingers tapping cameras, no screens rising like a dull digital tide. And for the first time in years â maybe decades â an arena of 21,000 souls found itself looking not through a phone lens, but directly into the black-and-purple…
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Sound City 2025 – The Front Row Preview
Liverpool’s Favourite Music Festival Returns: Sound City 2025 PreviewLiverpool City Centre | May 3rd & 4th 2025 Get ready to bounce between some of the best venues in the UK as Sound City takes over Liverpool for another bank holiday weekend of non-stop music. With a fresh lineup that mixes…
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REVIEW: RATS – Turn It Around
LISTEN / WATCH Liverpoolâs RATS are back with their infectious new single, Turn It Around, a track that blends reggae influences with smooth classic hip-hop, encapsulating the vibe of both struggle and resilience. From the first chord, the song pulses with an energy that perfectly matches the politically charged lyrics,…
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