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TICKETS AVAILABLE FROMROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM, ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC, THEGIGCARTEL, PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL “Robert Jon & The Wreck may be the hardest working band out there just now.” – Fireworks Magazine “Robert Jon & The Wreck deliver innovative, high-energy Southern Rock’n’Roll.” – Rock and Blues Muse “Everything that Robert Jon & […]
NewsDREAMS ON TOASTNEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 28TH 2025VIA COOKING VINYLPRE-ORDER HERE TOURING UK IN MARCH 2025WITH SUPPORT FROM ASHTICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE I HATE MYSELF’ VIDEO RELEASED – WATCH HERE The Darkness have released the video for their new single ‘I Hate Myself’, the […]
NewsSUPPORTED BY KINGDOM OF GIANTS, SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY & SENNA WATCH THE VIDEO FOR CHEMICAL (ACOUSTIC) – HERE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, return to the UK for a headline tour in February 2025. The band will be supported by Kingdom Of Giants, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and Senna. RITUAL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tQnKdBeRTdY?si=ib9_FsymQyMPH2Za Speaking about returning to […]
NewsMartin Turner returned to the Robin 2 to play the Live Dates Volume II album in its entirety plus some additional favourites. This was a very early start for a Sunday gig, with doors opening at 4pm and before Martin and the band take to […]
Gig reviewsChain of Survival from Liverpool were the first band on and warmed things up with a short and tightly played set of fast punk and thrash-influenced hardcore. They ended with an excellent cover of ‘Victim in Pain’ by Agnostic Front. Up next were young local […]
Gig reviewsThe History of Rock is a celebration of rock music covering the past 55 or so years with songs from the late 1960’s performed by a group of well-heeled musicians, some of whom will be recognised from other bands. Much of the two-part setlist is […]
Gig reviewsWell, what a night this turned out to be with the fabulous Kira Mac, complete with line-up changes, and a swerve in their musical direction, along with newcomers, Jayler, who have been compared to Greta Van Fleet or, as I like to call them, Led […]
Gig reviewsTime for something completely different – and, no, it’s not Monty Python but it is pretty damned funny at times. Comedy, burlesque, magic, circus – this show had it all as the fabulous Hundred Watt Club returned to the Gloucester Guildhall for the first of […]
Gig reviewsFollowing the announcement of the soon to be released second musical observation in the form of The New Normal from Trifecta, the collaboration of singer songwriter Nick Beggs, keyboardist extraordinaire Adam Holzman and internationally renowned drummer Craig Blundell; the fearless trio have released a new single – […]
NewsBILLY MORRISON Releases second single & video with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens From new Solo Album THE MORRISON PROJECT – New Single ‘CRACK COCAINE’ Out Now. Billy Morrison, Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years, joins forces with Ozzy Osbourne and […]
NewsTAKEN FROM THIRD ALBUM “LIMINAL“ – OUT 12TH APRIL 2024 VIA PURE NOISE RECORDS In anticipation of their upcoming record release, Chicago’s rising rock band BELMONT has released a brand new, anthemic pop-punk single called “Dark Paradise.” The track is featured on the band’s forthcoming 3rd album, “Liminal,” that’s due out April 12th from Pure […]
NewsCO-HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 WITH NOTHING MORE + SPECIAL GUESTS VEIL OF MAYA + SLEEP THEORY KICKS OFF 16TH APRIL. The band has built its reputation on the back of smart songwriting that expertly pits hooks against heaviness and sprinkles melody amidst the maelstrom. On “Magnetic,” the […]
NewsRELEASED 7TH JUNE / PRE-ORDER NOW Nordic Giants, the enigmatic musical duo known for their captivating soundscapes and immersive live performances have solidified their place in the alternative music scene through a rich history of sonic innovation and visual storytelling. A cornerstone of Nordic Giants identity is […]
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