Indie singer-songwriter Lael Neale’s latest offering Down on the Freeway from her upcoming album is a captivating and personal exploration of Los Angeles, accompanied by a self-directed video that’s just as entrancing. Down on the Freeway captures the pulse of contemporary LA, the city Lael returned to after spending three years back in rural Virginia…
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Fresh, vibrant and with a youthful energy, ‘Me & Vincent’ via AMS Records bursts onto the aural landscape commanding to be heard. With a playful positivity, this new release is a ‘love letter to the urban and suburban communities of Dublin’. Side 4 collective is spearheaded by Irish drummer Dave Hingerty who has recorded with renowned artists…
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Synthpop, darkwave band Magnetic Skies have been working on a new single for spring. A Place on Earth is released on Friday 4th April and there are two upcoming shows. The single features Magnetic Skies’ signature vintage synth sound overlaid with vocalist Simon Kent’s dramatic and doomy vocals. There’s also a striking monochromatic video – below.…
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Five-piece Seattle band Great Grandpa may not be a household name in the UK but hopefully their next album out 28th March called Patience, Moonbeam, on Run For Cover records, will help remedy that. Great Grandpa are a rewarding band to listen to. That’s partly down to Alex Menne’s warm, country-leaning vocals that animate the…
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It’s our favourite time of year… we’re dreaming of fresh green fields, flags waving in the gentle breeze, bands starting up on stage and a cosy tent to snuggle into at night. Here’s our UK festivals calendar with an emphasis on independents – and many of them come with personal recommendations. On a sad note,…
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Terry Bickers, legendary founder member and guitarist of House of Love fame has announced three intimate shows and there’s new music – under wraps for now – to come too. The original band’s phenomenal first album House of Love in 1990 still sounds as fresh now as it did on its release – tracks like Shine…
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Two phenominal acts are confirmed for a South Facing Festival double bill at Crystal Palace Park – Mogwai and Lankum. The two acts will complement each other perfectly and this is one summer evening not to miss. This exclusive event marks Mogwai’s only UK summer appearance and Lankum’s only London show of 2025. With eleven acclaimed…
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Psych Krautrock band Mien – members include Black Angels Alex Maas and Rishi Dhir of Elephant Stone – is returning to tour the UK in May, and we couldn’t be more excited. Mien member Rishi Dhir is lead vocalist plus guitar and sitar player with his other band Elephant Stone who have toured the UK…
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Sentiment around the new 4‑track EP by Marianne Faithfull called Burning Moonlight is captured by Marianne’s son, Nick Dunbar. He says, “As we grieve the loss of Marianne, we are pleased to announce the release of these songs which she worked on during the year before her death. Marianne lived to create and perform music…
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Doves returned to London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire for a triumphant, sold out gig with Andy and Jez Williams – for now Jimi Goodwin is absent from the tour lineup. The last time they played at this venue was in 2000. It was, like all the other nights on this tour, a long set with plenty…
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