Our focus has been well and truly on female-fronted rock bands in the last week, following Wednesday night's antics at Camden Underworld. And it just so happens we've found another great one, this time all the way from Australia, The Beautiful Monument. The quartet are making huge waves in their homeland since forming in early... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Blood Youth – Beyond Repair
We've got an early challenger for best British album of the year from Harrogate heavyweights Blood Youth, who release the huge Beyond Repair next Friday (7 April). The band's debut album sees the trio make a solid statement of intent to their being the next big thing in British metal. However, it could all have been very different... Continue Reading →
Introducing: ANEWRAGE
It seems the Italian music scene is alive and kicking right now, with a host of great new rock bands popping up. This week we discovered the superb, expressive music of Milanese rockers ANEWRAGE, who've been busy honing their awesome sound since they began playing music together 11 years ago, when they were just 14. We spoke to... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Sumo Cyco – Opus Mar
Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco are back with a bang with second album Opus Mar, which will be released on Friday (31 March). The quartet of enigmatic front-woman Skye Sweetnam, better known by the moniker Sever, lead guitarist Matt 'MD13' Drake, bassist Ken 'Thor' Corke and touring drummer Matt Trozzi have offered up a delicious second offering... Continue Reading →
Introducing: WITTERQUICK
Devon five-piece WITTERQUICK are fast emerging as one of the most exciting talents on the UK rock scene. In addition to making some great rock tracks, they also have a refreshing 'keep it real' attitude towards their music. We spoke to bassist Ollie this week, and he told us: "Trust us, we're not here to jump on a... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Hollowstar
When Cambridgeshire rockers Hollowstar describe their sound to us as "a modern take on classic rock," our interest is immediately peaked. The quartet of brothers Joe (vocals and bass) and Jack Bonson (drums), Phil Haines and Tom Collett (guitarists) have been playing music together for years, forging a special sound that they're finally ready to treat the... Continue Reading →
Feeder announced as Camden Rocks headliner
British rock giants Feeder have been announced as the headline act for this year’s Camden Rocks Festival. The Welsh rockers have been named alongside another 30 confirmed bands joining the line-up for the event, which takes place on 3 June at 25 venues across Camden Town. With a career including no fewer than 25 Top 40 hits and... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Eva Plays Dead, Sumo Cyco and Devilskin at Camden Underworld
On a day that will be remembered in history for all the wrong reasons, three female-fronted rock bands from across the globe gave Londoners an evening to remember for all the right reasons. Last night England's Eva Plays Dead, Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco and the fiendish New Zealand band Devilskin put on a special display... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Young Earth
Irish rock music is well overdue a renaissance and with bands like Dublin's Young Earth, and our recent New Band of The Week The Klares, it appears a new generation is breathing life into the country's music scene. Young Earth, which comprises Mark O'Keeffe (vocals and guitar), Ben Mulligan (drums), Alex O'Keeffe (guitar) and Dylan Maher (bass) have only been together in... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Millie Manders
There's something really refreshing about London's Millie Manders, who fuses infectious, socially-infused pop punk with all manner of musical influences - from classical and big band to ska and hip-hop. It's an eclectic mix, but she - and her band The Shutup - pull it off perfectly. We had a chat with Millie to find... Continue Reading →