This morning we're bringing you something a little lighter and relaxing, but all the same hugely enjoyable to ease you into the new week. Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Moir has a delightful brand of laid-back folky rock that I first encountered when I lived in Vancouver some eight years ago. Back then I reviewed his debut EP, The... Continue Reading →
Introducing: As I May
It's fair to say that the best ideas in life probably don't come to you when you're intoxicated, although there's plenty of music out there that might counter this claim. One band that would certainly argue against this is new Finnish metal band As I May. The band founded back in March, based on one... Continue Reading →
Introducing: EastDear Park
Exciting US metal band EastDear Park are on a mission to take the scene by storm with their thrilling sound, with the UK firmly at the top of their list. The band fuses screamed vocals with relentless, blitzing guitar riffs and thrashing drums - and hold the ambition of touring with the UK's very own Architects. Speaking... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Lightscape
You know when you discover a new band for the first time and they're so good you just can't stop listening to them? Well that's exactly how we feel about this week's New Band of the Week, Lightscape. The Norwich-based five-piece have only been together for about a year but have created a catchy rock... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Fallen State ahead of tour with 3 Doors Down
Next month UK rockers The Fallen State are set to take the country by storm as they go on tour supporting US giants 3 Doors Down. The Fallen State was raised in the Autumn of 2013 and, fresh from successful gigs with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Halestorm and Trapt, they're only heading in one direction. The five-piece of Ben... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Barbie Sailers fly the flag for Swiss rock music
When you think of Switzerland, awesome rock bands probably aren't the first thing that pop into your mind. However, Barbie Sailers, from the region of Ticino, near the Italian border in southern Switzerland, could be about to change all that. The band have been together since 2011, having all met at school a year earlier, and racked up gigs supporting some... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Eva Plays Dead singer Tiggy Dee talks music industry survival
Musicians are increasingly turning to their fans to crowdfund their material - from While She Sleeps crowdsourcing their new album and new band Hundred Suns, featuring Every Time I Die's Ryan Leger and Norma Jean's Cory Brandan. It's clear that fans are becoming increasingly important to bands but, if you dig a little deeper, it's indicative... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Liberty Lies go heavy as they hit the road with SOiL
UK rockers Liberty Lies certainly have an impressive track record of supporting some of rock and metal's finest on the road. Fresh from touring with the likes of Shinedown, Halestorm, Max Raptor, Press To Meco and Alien Ant Farm, Liberty Lies are ready to hit the road with US giants SOiL and Saliva in November. That... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: War Waves
Dropping the C-bomb on the second word of your debut album is quite some statement. You either have to back it up by being brilliant, or be so heavy and scary that no-one will question your outrageous lyrical choices. Thankfully, Ipswich's War Waves fall into the former category - and their self-titled debut album is a... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Derby rock duo MYOKE
There's a school of thought that keeping things simple can help you produce greater results than something big, complicated and elaborate. That particular thought brings us to Derby-based rockers MYOKE. You wouldn't believe it on first listen, but this up-and-coming band consists of just two members - lead singer and guitarist Nat Webb and drummer... Continue Reading →