Introducing: Man Shaped Wolf

I love a band name that involves wolves, mainly from the time me and a few pals (admittedly drunkenly) came up with the pipedream of a band called We Were … Continue reading Introducing: Man Shaped Wolf

Introducing: Brass Against

Imagine the world’s greatest politically charged protest songs, pop the edgy, powerful vocals of Sophie Urista and delicious brass instruments over the top, and you have Brooklyn’s Brass Against. The … Continue reading Introducing: Brass Against

Introducing: Black Coast

Expect big grooves aplenty as Stoke-on-Trent’s Black Coast unleash their second bout of aggressive metal tomorrow. As the band explain: “A lot of people tell us that our music makes … Continue reading Introducing: Black Coast

New Band of the Week: Pet Virus

If you thought grunge died with Kurt Cobain in Seattle back in 1994 then how very wrong you were. The concept is very much alive and kicking, particularly up in … Continue reading New Band of the Week: Pet Virus

Record Store Day UK announces limited edition releases available on 21 April

The annual day of celebration for the UK’s rich array of independent music stores is almost upon us. With Record Store Day UK (RSD) little over a month away, its … Continue reading Record Store Day UK announces limited edition releases available on 21 April

New Band of the Week: Operation Kino

The intrigue of Brighton-based newcomers Operation Kino (OP:K) isn’t just sharing a band name with a plot to kill Adolf Hitler and other high-ranking Nazis, on which the Tarantino film Inglorious Basterds … Continue reading New Band of the Week: Operation Kino

Introducing: Crimson Star

Sit back if you will and envisage Birmingham trio Crimson Star‘s description of their hard-hitting rock sound as “the kind of music you need when driving a beautiful car, extremely … Continue reading Introducing: Crimson Star

Video Exclusive: Eye The Bomb’s new single Debt Roulette

When we first met Blackpool rap-rockers Eye The Bomb we were instantly intrigued by their self-description: “Hip-Hop Punk-Funk-Fuckery Rock-Riffed up to Buggery.” Try saying that after a few jars of ale. … Continue reading Video Exclusive: Eye The Bomb’s new single Debt Roulette

Gig Review: Last Hounds, No Braver, Icarus Dive & From Idols To Ashes

In the nine months I’ve been writing about new bands and going to see them play gigs, nothing gives me more pleasure than meeting bands who not only rock out … Continue reading Gig Review: Last Hounds, No Braver, Icarus Dive & From Idols To Ashes

Introducing: Liberty Lies

They may be approaching a decade together as a band but Black Country-hailing rockers Liberty Lies are only just getting started. Lead vocalist Shaun Richards, guitarists Josh Pritchett and Liam … Continue reading Introducing: Liberty Lies

New Band of the Week: The Final Clause of Tacitus

This week’s New Band of the Week is one of the most exciting new bands I’ve had the joy of bringing you. Berkshire-based quartet The Final Clause of Tacitus not only have … Continue reading New Band of the Week: The Final Clause of Tacitus

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 … Continue reading Introducing: Fallen State ahead of tour with 3 Doors Down