As turbulent as the current climate is, all the extra time we’re spending indoors offers an opportunity to practice reflective listening. We’ve revisited some of the best pieces of music history, albums that shaped the landscape of what we listen to today. Here’s a round up of the top ten debut rock albums. 10. Ten […]Read More
The film documents the 2007 concert by the band, as part of their tribute to the founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun. It was Led Zeppelin’s first concert together since 1995, and featured the late John Bonham’s son, Jason, on drums. The film was released in 2012, while the 2013 supporting album went on to […]Read More
The rock band, famous for ‘Teenagers’ and ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, had parted ways in 2013 but reunited at the end of 2019, causing a stir amongst fans. But like many before them, they have had to postpone their UK tour as a result of the current coronavirus crisis. “Due to the current COVID-19 […]Read More
Mary Helen Josephine reviews 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters," the latest album release from Fiona Apple.Read More
Still fresh off the release of their third studio album, Cocoa Sugar, Edinburgh heroes Young Fathers took to the stage for their last show of the year and tour finale at the imposing O2 Academy Brixton venue, where they commanded a sold-out show in tremendous style. Supported by Petite Noir, the band drummed the crowd up into a stifling frenzy, […]Read More
Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant serve up fancy but faithful renditions of some of their most cherished works for album number thirteen. Sam Lambeth reviews.Read More
Manchester’s great goth hopes may paint it black, but there’s a blindingly brilliant sheen to their debut EP. The best new band in the country? They are so much more than that. Sam Lambeth reviews.Read More
Hegarty are an up and coming band from Liverpool whose main aim is to “unite the world for its love of guitar music.” They have spent the last three years touring heavily around Liverpool, and have built a reputation internationally through receiving radio airplay in USA and France. Earlier this year, they released a single, […]Read More
Some bands are determined to get a hit. Some merely happen by accident. Whatever the reason, the follow-up single becomes more crucial than ever, and only a handful of bands get it right. Here's a selection of those that followed big singles with differing responses.Read More
Though the band has a clear sound, there is a fascinating amount of variety in their music, which is great for such a freshly formed group.Read More
Rock legends Queens of the Stone Age return with a sprawling, ambitious, and surprising record that wants to subvert your expectations and pull the rug out from below your feet.Read More
The Sherlocks debut album is the most uninspired, by-the-numbers indie garage rock out there but will it really matter?Read More
2017 is on course to be one of the best years for festivals and another new face on the summer schedule is Community Festival. Celebrating the best of new and well established alternative and rock talent, Catfish and the Bottlemen will be headlining the one day concert at Finsbury Park, and performing alongside them will […]Read More
Suffolk rock band In My Disguise are heavily influenced by Muse and Audioslave, driven by an appetite for big riffs and choruses. The band played at the ‘Independent Venue Week’ festival at The John Peel Centre in Stowmarket. Earlier this year, they signed to Domino PR and this week release their debut EP Achromatic. Achromatic balances the […]Read More
110 Above is an independently ran festival in rural Leicestershire, and acts on the line-ups each year are typically within the alternative rock genre, although some bands in this year’s line-up could be described as grunge and post punk too. Known for its chilled environment, it is ideal for people who are keen to discover […]Read More
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