ARTHUR BROWN unveils music video of title track & details of forthcoming new album, NATURE.
Iconic British blues rocker ARTHUR BROWN has revealed the title track of his forthcoming new full-length Nature, which has been created in collaboration with DAN SMITH. Nature is presented in the shape of a beautiful music video that has been pro-shot live at his flamboyant shows during ARTHUR BROWN’s recent touring across Europe. ARTHUR BROWN […]
SOUTH ARCADE REVEAL NEW SINGLE: DEADMEAT
About to embark on a massive summer of festivals (including their recent visit to Download), shows and more music, South Arcade are back with their latest single, DEADMEAT. The track is available now on all streaming platforms via BKM in partnership with Atlantic US. Listen here. Speaking of the new single, the band said “We […]
Midge Ure at Gateshead Glasshouse with Scenius.
Scenius opened the night with a set that felt both retro and forward‑looking — the kind of electronic pop that nods to the darker corners of the ’80s while still sounding fresh. From the moment the first synth line pulsed through the room, they had the audience leaning in. Their sound is clean, atmospheric, and […]
M2TM QF3 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 30 2026
It’s a beautiful thing to be a part of these events and seeing the competition progress. As we move into the summer months and we start to approach the final stages of the competition, it’s noticeably busier at the Jericho. Each week, the crowd seems to grow in size. Unbelievably, we have already reached the […]
Tinariwen & Sulafa Elyas – O2 Ritz, Manchester
No write-up for the grammy award winning Tinariwen – gig, album, or otherwise – comes without an explanation of their history due to the unique place they hold within the music industry and global culture. You may have heard it already, but knowledge of their journey is essential information to fully appreciate their work. The […]
Bloodstock 25th Anniversary, August 2026.
BLOODSTOCKers, we know you’ve been asking, and HQ wants you to have pleeeenty of time to plan the most splendid FANCY DRESS outfits, so without further delay, here are the themes for 2026! On Thursday, we know it’s been done before, but with HEAVYSAURUS on the bill and it being SO MUCH FUN, it has to be DINOSAURS again. That costume […]
THE HARA announce December UK headline tour!
THE HARA have announced a December UK headline tour. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale 10am BST on Wednesday 3 June and are available if you sign up to THE HARA ‘House of Sin’ Patreon. General tickets go on sale 10am BST on Thursday 4 June. General Sale Tickets:03 Dec – Cathouse, Glasgow – TICKETS04 Dec […]
Smash into Pieces supported by Dark Divine and Enemy Inside, Manchester O2 Ritz.
Smash into Pieces are at Manchester’s O2 Ritz with a welcoming queue that takes you right around the corner with fans in merch from old to new, not even allowing you time to think about who could be playing at the venue that night. First support for the night are Metalcore band, Dark Divine from […]
M2TM Quarter Finals 2 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 16 2026
Consecutive M2TM weekends are always a treat and these lighter brighter evenings and the lure of the pub alongside the rapidly advancing competition are really helping to draw people in, so it’s no surprise to see another good turnout this weekend. Bloodstock is well and truly within our sights now, Quarter Final 2 is a […]
Karmamoi – ‘Eternal Mistake’
A Living Language: Progressive Rock as Contemporary Storytelling From the outset, this album makes clear that it is not interested in progressive rock as nostalgia, but as a living expressive form. While its structures, atmospheres, and compositional ambition undeniably draw from the great tradition of prog, the record never feels trapped in imitation or retro […]