Review: Scions and the mysterious To Cry Out in the Wilderness
Nov 20
Choses Sauvages new single “En Joue”
Energetic post punk band Choses Sauvages are from Montréal, Canada. They have built quite a fearsome reputation for their live performances – powerful, dance-heavy shows. With two albums under their belt, the six-piece outfit have a new single out called En Joue. Frontman Félix Bélisle describes the what the new track is about: ‘the feeling…
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Nov 9
The Libertines, Soft Play, Sports Team for Dreamland Margate
On the 5th July next summer, The Libertines headline the Summer Series at Dreamland Margate, plus Soft Play, Sports Team and lots more tba are appearing for a massive hometown concert. Two decades after their landmark debut Up the Bracket, The Libertines continue to make music as powerful as ever. In 2023, they released All…
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Nov 8
Review: Scions and the mysterious To Cry Out in the Wilderness
On rare occasions, a piece of music is released that exists in a sphere of its own, defiantly unique and refusing to be slotted into this or that genre. Something that stops you in your tracks. The just-released To Cry Out in the Wilderness by Scions on Idée Fixe Records is such an album, a…
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Nov 7
Magnetic Skies album launch, Palindrones support at venue 229 photo gallery
Magnetic Skies’ vinyl album launch for their first album Empire Falling, took place at venue 229 London, based at Great Portland Street. With synth-rich anthemic tracks that radiate an emotional landscape from euphoria to darkness, the band’s tracks are enhanced by powerful synths and Simon Kent’s vocal prowess. The band opened with Fading Lights, following…
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Oct 30
Jon Hopkins reveals stellar NASA collaboration track “Forever Held”
Today, Jon Hopkins shares a brand-new track called Forever Held on Domino Records. A full orchestral piece written by Hopkins with string arrangements by Ólafur Arnalds, it’s an emotive and deeply peaceful piece of cinematic music which touches on “themes of our Earth and its context within space”. In common with many of Hopkins’ compositions, Forever Held calms the…
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Oct 29
Fireworks Festival at Alexandra Palace
Head to Ally Pally, North London, for the Fireworks Festival this weekend, taking place on the 1st and 2nd November. London’s biggest and best Fireworks display will be soundtracked by a specially curated playlist. This year’s display will be preceded by a spectacular drone show, marking an exciting first for a London bonfire event. Alongside the…
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Oct 25
Autumn and winter music festivals: the list 2024
There are plenty of autumn and winter festivals happening around the country, helping liven up these dark and dreary months. No tents involved. Mostly at cities and towns around the UK with several multi-venue events, one-day or weekenders. Check these goodies out… and check back as we are adding lots more! WOMEX 23–28 October Manchester is…
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Oct 24
SHIIINE ON Weekender announces lineup
The special one-off Butlins Skegness 3 day weekender SHIIINE ON takes place 28–31 March 2025 and now has a lineup announcement. THE WONDER STUFF || INSPIRAL CARPETS, ASH || PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT headline. Also appearing are: Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, 808 State, Glasvegas, Jim Bob, Jesus Jones, Utah Saints, Dub Pistols, The Wedding Present,…
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Oct 18
W. H. Lung unveils album Every Inch of Earth Pulsates
Some bands are meant to be seen live and W H Lung is right up there. The energy that bounces from stage to crowd and back again is electric, especially with dynamic and expressive front man Jo Evans prowling the stage. For their third album, Every Inch of Earth Pulsates, it’s that live experience that…
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Oct 14
My Midnight Heart drops new track “anew”
The aim of Bristol-based, New York-bred Angélica Allen is to craft dreamy yet danceable Avant-Pop with her project MyMidnightHeart – and with new work called “Anew” she most definitely succeeds, combining ethereal harmonies, hypnotic drums, and surreal soundscapes. Her work is multi-layered, sending listeners into a calming and dreamy space. Angélica retreated from performing to focus…
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