News: By Wednesday Unveils Vibrant Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Circles’
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by Rowena Willis
2h ago
Manchester-based quartet By Wednesday is making waves with their latest indie-pop gem, ‘Circles’. The track offers a vibrant soundscape characterized by bright guitar tones, grounding basslines, and tight drumming, all coalescing to create an infectious indie-pop vibe. Led by a melancholic yet thoughtful lead vocal, ‘Circles’ weaves interlocking melodies reminiscent of The Smiths, balancing its danceable energy with emotional sincerity. With an understated yet thoughtful approach, the song builds to a euphoric, atmospheric bridge that hints at the band’s shoegaze influences before culminating ..read more
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News: Abby Nissenbaum’s ‘Real Friends’ Reflects On The Complexity Of Relationships
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by Rowena Willis
2h ago
Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-pop sensation Abby Nissenbaum is back in the limelight with her latest single, ‘Real Friends’, a poignant exploration of the intricacies and challenges of interpersonal relationships. Following a string of successful singles in 2023 that catapulted her into the spotlight of tastemaker music magazines, Abby continues to captivate audiences with her raw, emotion-driven songwriting and knack for crafting infectiously catchy tracks. ‘Real Friends’ is a melancholic indie-pop anthem that delves into the complexities of friendships and the painful process of navigating th ..read more
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News: London Neo-Soul and R&B Newcomer Tammie Unveils Debut Single ‘Help Me Help Myself’
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by Rowena Willis
2h ago
Tammie, known affectionately as The Butterfly Grl, has burst onto the music scene with her infectious debut single ‘Help Me Help Myself’, marking the dawn of a promising career in the realm of neo-soul and R&B. Hailing from the serene landscapes of West Sussex and the vibrant streets of Brighton, Tammie’s journey has been a tapestry of experiences, culminating in a musical narrative poised to captivate audiences worldwide. At the heart of Tammie’s artistry lies a profound conceptualism, symbolized by the butterfly—a motif representing transformation and evolution. Drawing from a rich tapes ..read more
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Track: Helldown – Beneath The Veil
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by Craig Young
4h ago
Walesh groove metal quartet Helldown, consists of blood brothers Ben and Matthew Evans (respective Bassist/Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist), Ross Thomas (Drums) and Lewis Larkman (Lead Guitarist). They released a self-titled EP in 2016 and another EP in 2019, ‘In Deaths Hands’. As for many, the Covid pandemic halted their plans for most of 2020 and 2021, but the popular metal crew returned and continued their climb in 2022 with their single, ‘Embers‘.  The band are now set to release a series of exciting singles that will be unleashed throughout the year starting with new sin ..read more
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News: Bulgarian Neo-Soul Newcomer Nia Unveils Debut Single ‘111’
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by Rowena Willis
4h ago
In the realm of neo-soul, a new luminary is set to shine. Nia, a vocalist, songwriter, and cellist hailing from Bulgaria, is making waves with the release of her debut single, ‘111’, out today. With a debut EP titled ‘Freefall’ scheduled for release on April 19th, Nia’s emergence promises a fresh breeze of soulful melodies and vibrant musicality. For Nia, the journey to starting her solo career has been paved with notable collaborations and experiences. Renowned for her contributions to the works of global icons like Burna Boy, Emily Sandé, and Jamala, as well as several esteemed Dutch artists ..read more
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News: St Vincent Releases Second track ‘Flea’ from upcoming album
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by Deb Pelser
12h ago
‘Flea,’ the second teaser track from St. Vincent’s upcoming seventh studio album, ‘All Born Screaming,’ has just dropped. The album will be available on 26 April 26 via Total Pleasure Records in collaboration with Virgin Music Group. “You will be mine for eternity…” St Vincent on ‘Flea’ ‘Flea’ showcases St Vincent’s vocals and instrumental prowess, with Dave Grohl on drums and Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass. The song is a raw expression of desire, built on a foundation of thunderous grooves and intense guitar work. A lyric video featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the album sessions acco ..read more
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Track: Worldcub Share Title Track From Upcoming Album ‘Back To The Beginning’
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by Simon Lucas-Hughes
16h ago
Worldcub’s latest offering, ‘Back to the Beginning’, is a mesmerising psychedelic journey through The Beach Boys-esque vocal harmonies and vibrant swirling spring reverbs. The title track from their upcoming album, the new single offers an enticing glimpse into what can be expected across the full release. Built a repeating, hypnotic krautrock groove, characterised and highlighted by the fuzzy riff which moves throughout, the track is surrounded by layered guitar melodies, and reverb soaked vocal melodies, resulting in a track which is best described as psych-surf-rock. Indeed, this layer is ..read more
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News: Twenty One Pilots Announce Global Tour, Including Australia
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by Deb Pelser
1d ago
GRAMMY® Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details of a massive global headline tour and shared ‘Next Semester,’ a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘Clancy,’ which will be released on 17th May via Fueled By Ramen. ‘Clancy,’ was co-produced by Tyler Joseph and Paul Meany, and represents the concluding instalment in an ambitious multi-album narrative that was first introduced with the band’s multi-Platinum breakthrough album, ‘Blurryface,’ in 2015. Stream ‘Next Semester’ HERE. The ‘Clancy’ World Tour will be Twenty One Pilots’ biggest headline tour ever ..read more
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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Alkaline Trio – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Oregon 2024.03.25
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by Anthony Moore
1d ago
By Anthony Moore This past January Alkaline Trio released their 10th studio album Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs and have been touring the United States the past two months in support of the album. The Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon hosted Alkaline Trio this past Monday with support from Drug Church and Worriers. The crowd was filled with fans you would expect from a generation that grew up spending the summer at the Warped Tour – while the emo and punk kids are just a little older now, it didn’t stop the crowd giving their all to the bands on a Monday night in Portland. Post-hardcore punk Dr ..read more
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News: …..and so it began: Bluesfest Byron Bay Campers Night Wednesday 27.03.2024
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by Andrew Fuller
1d ago
Traditionally, Bluesfest Byron Bay commences on the Thursday before Easter, and goes through until Easter Monday, providing adoring crowds a full 5 day music extravaganza. However, in the last two years, and since recovering from shutdowns to its’ 2020 and 2021 festivals, Bluesfest Byron Bay has rewarded its’ early-bird campers, who arrive on the Wednesday to set up their camping areas, with a short evening programme of music. This is a very welcome addition for attendees, who have traditionally had little to do other than setting up their camps. So at 6.15 p.m. the music kicked off with the d ..read more
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