Sussex songwriter Matt Mitchell is embarking upon an exciting, long-awaited solo project, which sees him joined by his band The Coldhearts. It's safe to say that Matt has had a colourful career playing with an array of bands, including fronting up Pride in the mid-2000s then touring Europe with Furyon, before launching his solo career... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: SINKA
The hard-hitting sound of Watford newcomers SINKA has given us plenty of reasons to get excited about the trio.
Introducing: The Varletts
Leeds-based The Varletts are intriguing concoction of screaming guitars, raw vocals and in their words - a head-case on drums, over a heavy alt-rock base.
Introducing: Dü Pig
Blackpool noise makers Dü Pig would like you to think they're a pretentious lot, when in reality "We sound like The Chipmunks fronting Black Sabbath. Or a grunge Steps."
Introducing: Plain Sails
London quartet Plain Sails have exploded onto the local scene over the last couple of years with their engaging, high energy yet delicate anthemic rock sound.
Gig Review: Breather and Familiar Spirit @ Old Blue Last
I'm not one for claiming 'the UK's next big rock band' and all that jazz, but last night we saw Brighton trio Breather play their first ever gig weeks after releasing their debut single - and boy were they impressive.
New Band of the Week: Hot Milk
Emo power-pop rockers Hot Milk may have only just released their debut single, but they've already supported the likes of You Me At Six and Enter Shikari and are due to kick off a nationwide tour with Deaf Havana on Friday (15 March).
New Music Friday: 8 March
We've got a real treat of excellent new music for you this week, including new tracks from four of our former New Bands of the Week. We kick off with well overdue music from one of our favourite bands, some superb new rap-rock, plenty of new British rock and metal, some good old hard rock... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Silkrats
If you're on the lookout for a band that's catchy as hell with "ridiculous" guitar solos thrown in for the hell of it then Nottingham newcomers Silkrats will be just the ticket.
The Final Clause of Tacitus reveal exciting animated album project
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 20 years, you'll know that the music industry is changing. Fast. In fact, modern life generally is changing exponentially as technology evolves the way we work, live, consume entertainment and interact with one another. So with that in mind, musicians have to innovate and move... Continue Reading →