It is 7.30 pm on Friday in London, and the 2000-capacity room at Here at Outernet is filling up. You can hear excited chatter all around, anticipation from a crowd that has been promised an event full of the best type of live music. As the lights dim, the first act of the night, Cody Frost, bounces onto the stage. The delivery of a range of melodic rock riffs accompanied by their soulful voice is more than enough to get the audience moving. Their unique appearance and stage presence only adds to the overall good vibes in the room. Although the set only lasted 30 minutes, you can tell from ..read more

“Out of sight, out of mind, that’s the way I wanna live / But we all know the drill, so instead, I’m just a fugitive.” Indie-pop duo Aly & AJ released their latest studio album, With Love From, on March 15. During their Disney Channel heydays, they were on Hollywood Records, but they’ve since taken charge of their musical direction by going independently. They are doing everything on their terms. With Love From is no exception to that. “It’s a freeing and organic outing for the duo that leans into Americana territory and captures the feeling of life on the road. With Lo ..read more

Maggie Rogers live at The Studio at The Factory in Dallas, Texas on February 25, 2023. View the full gallery here ..read more

Anticipation runs wild as people queue outside Band On A Wall in Manchester. To an average passerby, this might not seem such an unusual sight for the iconic music venue, but the fans know this is no ordinary occurrence. The date is 15 March 2023, and it is less than an hour till people are let into a very special Fall Out Boy show at the venue. While the fans speak only of excitement and the joy of being part of what’s been presented to be the best of intimate experiences, it would be natural to doubt the band’s ability to deliver what was promised. After all, Fall Out Boy has been selling ou ..read more

Dizzee Rascal fans, old and young alike, descended on The O2 en masse on Wednesday 8th, March to be a part of the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Boy in da Corner.  In fact, the mix of fans gathered for what was to be a breathtaking night was surprising, with a large number of them no older than the album itself. It just goes to show Dizzee’s influence on the scene and the vital part he has to play in Grime history. Before the Boy in da Corner festivities could begin, however, we were treated to several special guests. Although it should be noted that they all pla ..read more

The world of music is definitely on a nostalgia kick, and so it’s no surprise to see bands like Story Of The Year jump on the bandwagon, as it were.  We’re not complaining, though; being transported back to the days of myspace and the warped tour is a welcome look back on the music that shaped a genre. After all, ‘Until the Day I Die’ is still hailed as a classic. This new album, Tear Me To Pieces, is the first since original bassist Adam Russell rejoined forces with Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, and Josh Wills. It’s been a long time coming; with the last new album, Wolv ..read more

I Call Fives are a pop-punk band from Washington Township, New Jersey. Their current lineup consists of Jeff Todd on lead vocals, Drew Conte on bass guitar and vocals, Anthony Plata on guitars, Mike Joffe on guitars, and Devin Passariello on drums. Following a seven-year hiatus, I Call Fives are back with their latest EP release, Not For Everyone. Formed in 2006, the band has put out four EPs through No Sleep Records and one self-titled full-length studio album through Pure Noise Records. Their full-length studio album, released in 2012, went to number 13 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers ..read more

The Aztec Theatre was excitedly buzzing on the night of Danny Ocean‘s electrifying performance. The Venezuelan singer and producer was highly anticipated, and the fans were eager to see what he had in store for them. As the doors opened at 7 PM, the floor quickly filled with enthusiastic fans, who couldn’t help but start singing along to the music playing over the speakers. The energy in the room was palpable, and the singing only added to the excitement. As the audience settled in, a QR code appeared on-screen, offering a glimpse into Danny’s world through a website filled with random facts a ..read more

The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry‘s co-headline tour ended with an epic night rocking OVO Arena Wembley in London on February 4. These bands are a dream to photograph, all in their element, rocking out on an arena stage with thousands of fans all singing back their lyrics. The co-headliners were supported by Danko Jones, a hard rock trio from Canada who more than warmed up the crowds and got things started with a high-energy performance. Is there anything better than a full-out rock show with talented artists, fantastic music, loads of fan interaction, and added pyros and stage effects to bl ..read more

Bubblegum-grunge outfit Shit Present played a charming bedroom-y set at The Exchange, Bristol, just a month after releasing their latest single – the first output from the band since 2016 – to an overjoyed crowd over the past weekend. Performing hand-in-hand with Brighton’s ME REX, The Exeter-based trio, consisting of frontwoman Iona Cains (formerly of Great Cynics), Thom Weeks, and Ben Cottam, were the third act on the bill to play The Exchange. This venue has previously hosted the likes of The 1975, IDLES, Four Tet, Haim, and so on. Before Shit Present took to the stage that nippy Saturday n ..read more