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TICKETS 8-piece Soul band Stone Foundation have announced a major tour of the UK, Eire and mainland Europe to follow therelease of their eleventh studio album, their first since 2022, on 28th March 2025 through 100 Percent Records. ‘The Revival of Survival’ Tour which will take in […]
NewsDon Airey, the master behind the keys for some of rock’s most iconic albums, announces his latest studio album ‘Pushed to the Edge’, set to release on March 28, 2025 on CD (Digipak), 2LP (black, 180g, Gtf.) and Digital formats. The new song ‘Tell Me’ is now available […]
News‘Hinterland’ is the second LP by Held By Trees, taking in elements of jazz, post-rock, and ambient music and will be released on CD/Vinyl (and digital download only on Bandcamp) on Friday 4th April, 2025 on Tweed Jacket Music Ltd and Lasgo Records Distribution. The […]
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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