Category: Music News


  • The Briefs Drop “Hospital Elevator” Single & Announce UK, EU & US Tour Dates 

    Seattle punk rock mainstays The Briefs have released a brand new single, Hospital Elevator / Mary Ann, that casts an examination upon the darker corners of life. Despite hitting their 25th anniversary the band continues to bash out songs the same way as in their first year of existence, the single was even recorded with the same…

  • Denis Frajerman, Marc Sarrazy, Loïc Schild – Paysages du Temps LP 

    There are albums you listen to while, on the other hand, there are albums you inhabit. Paysages du Temps, the latest offering from composer Denis Frajerman in collaboration with pianist Marc Sarrazy and percussionist Loïc Schild, belongs to the latter. It’s one of those finest pieces of experimental music that shifts beneath your feet, breathing,…

  • The Burning Flags – Pathways LP (Noise Appeal Records) 

    There is something deeply human at the heart of Pathways, the second full-length album from Austrian punk outfit The Burning Flags. Of course, it is a collection of loud and raw tracks, but beneath the grit and distortion lies clarity, melody, and emotional intelligence. It showcases the natural progression of a band that developed over…

  • Stockton Calling 2025 – Multi Venue Festival 

    So on the Saturday just gone, myself and two of my best friends headed into the depths of Stockton-On-Tees using local transport to get ourselves in. The intention of this foray was to attend one of the leading multi venue festivals for upcoming music from all genres from across the country, and in this was our…

  • Oranżada – Salto CD (Audio Cave) 

    In these modern times where precision often replaces passion, Oranżada’s Salto feels like a rare breath of fresh air. Salto is pure musical instinct, an unfiltered somersault through the smoky echoes of Krautrock and the electric shimmer of psychedelic improvisation. It is, quite simply, an amalgamation of sound, intuition, and sheer joy of playing. Oranżada,…

  • Baltimore’s Pinkshift have launched into their new era with their explosive new single, Evil Eye, that is out now via Hopeless Records. With this release, Pinkshift playfully and fiercely speaks on the state of mass surveillance in 2025, and the idea of having to outrun the Evil Eye. Their first single of 2025, Evil Eye signifies a heavy shift…

  • The Lucky Eejits Sign To HEY!FEVER Records 

    Oakland, CA’s The Lucky Eejits have signed to HEY!FEVER Records and fans can expect new music from the band before the end of the year. Known for their infectious riffs and no-holds-barred punk energy, The Lucky Eejits are gearing up to take their sound to even greater heights. In addition to the signing, the band has announced their…

  • The Lines Released New Track “The Worst” 

    Unapologetically Scottish, The Lines are a post-Brexit, alt-indie sensation who write music for those who don’t, nor want to improve themselves and flirt with unresolved expectations. Following the basic tenants of indie rock, but with unique aspects of our wide range of influences interwoven, this presents in elements of rhythmic beats, funk, and more traditional rock solos. In every…

  • Hard To Explain Released New Song “Forget Me” 

    Hard to Explain are a metal band from Northern Ireland. Born from the ashes of the recent pandemic, they are a hard hitting, heavy riffing and melodic 3-piece who promise to bring you the greatest shows, the most energy and the best vibes!  Following the huge success of previous single ‘S!CK’, a release which set a personal…

  • Quaint Released New Song “Turn Away” 

    Quaint hail from the East End of Glasgow, an alternative rock band who combine a range of influences including Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Oasis, Wunderhorse & Fontaines D.C. Their sound is a unique form of powerful, anthemic indie rock. A soundscape that few bands have been able to tap into. Since becoming a part of the Reaction…