Following a rash of recent activity from the brothers Hartnoll, including a lavish vinyl and CD collector’s reissue of their groundbreaking 1991 debut LP Orbital and a series of limited-edition 12” EPs featuring early singles, it was time for the UK leg of Orbital’s colourful-sounding Green and Brown Tour to commence, having recently returned from California’s Coachella Festival. Tonight saw them in Exeter for the first leg of the tour, read on to see how the evening turned out….
Read MoreINTERVIEW: We catch up with BOSS CASS ahead of his appearance at BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL....
The Commodores once sang “Once, twice, three times a lady”, you might want to sing the song but replace ‘lady’ with ‘BOSS CASS” as this is the third year on the trot that he has been invited to play at BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL.
Festivals normally have a 2 year rule, whereby an artist or band cannot return within this time period. When it comes to BOSS CASS (FKA FLUFF), he has re-written the rulebook and will be presenting his one man punk rock show to anyone lucky enough to witness it.
We caught up with the man himself to chat about BOARDMASTERS, festival survival tips and his dream festival lineup, read on to learn more….
Read MoreINTERVIEW: We chat to GIRLS NEXT DOOR ahead of their appearance at MUCKY WEEKENDER....
Before you say, “It’s not until September”, I wanted to point out that we will be once again working with the good folk at MUCKY WEEKENDER and bringing you some interview features with acts performing across the weekend.
Rather than wait until nearer the event, we wanted to share with you a fab interview we did with a trio who are making waves with their high-energy blend of Bassline, Garage and Drum and Bass, from their own songs to covers and mash ups, GIRLS NEXT DOOR will have you in a frenzy!
Read MoreLISTEN/WATCH/TOUR: DEAD PONY announce headline tour for Winter 2024....
DEAD PONY ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR THIS WINTER
DEBUT ALBUM 'IGNORE THIS' OUT NOW VIA LAB RECORD LISTEN HERE
WATCH VIDEO FOR SINGLE 'RAINBOWS'
NEWS/TOUR: KULA SHAKER release new double A-side single ahead of their Spring UK tour....
KULA SHAKER Release new double A-side single featuring two brand new tracks as they head out on Spring UK Tour, starting Monday 22 April - 5 May 2024
Read MoreWATCH/LISTEN: MIMI WEBB shares official music video for latest single 'Mistake'....
LISTEN/LIVE: BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release new song and announce live dates across North America....
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN RELEASE NEW SONG ‘WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU, SON?’
BAND TO HOST TWO-DAY ‘THE GLASGOW WEEKENDER’ AUGUST 2ND AND 3RD WITH CAMERA OBSCURA, THE VASELINES, CMAT, AND MORE
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR BEGINS NEXT WEEK
NEW ALBUMS LATE DEVELOPERS AND A BIT OF PREVIOUS OUT NOW
Read MoreNEWS/TOUR: Scottish composer/producer ERLAND COOPER announces new album and UK tour dates....
Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper has announced that his new album, Carve The Runes Then Be Content With Silence, will be released on 20 September via Mercury KX / Decca.
Read MoreLIVE: Folk-Rock-Rum-Chugging-Wildcats SKINNY LISTER announce UK headline tour for Winter 2024....
“Caught between The Pogues and Bellowhead, [Skinny Lister] takes the folk-rock-drinking-songs and agit-prop template and lifts it on to the sound of old seafaring men - to satisfying effect” - THE DAILY MIRROR
Read MoreNEWS: FRANK TURNER to undertake a world record for the most gigs performed in 24 hours....
FRANK TURNER UNDERTAKES THE FIRST EVER
MUSIC VENUE TRUST WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
FOR THE MOST GIGS PLAYED IN 24 HOURS
Takes place 4 & 5 MAY 2024
WITH SHOWS IN… LIVERPOOL / LEEDS / LONDON / SHEFFIELD / NOTTINGHAM / BIRMINGHAM / PORTSMOUTH / SOUTHAMPTON / CHESTERFIELD / ALDERSHOT + BEYOND….
SPONSORED BY LONDON’S No. 1 TAXI APP FREENOW
IN SUPPORT OF GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES
AND INDEPENDENT RECORD STORES
NEW ALBUM ‘UNDEFEATED’ IS OUT 3 MAY - PRE-ORDER HERE
LIVE: Did someone say that EXETER PHOENIX are having a Spring Music Sale? Tell me more....
For 1 week only (or until sellout), EXETER PHOENIX are offering discounted tickets to a few of their upcoming gigs!
Come along to see one of your faves or embrace the season of new beginnings and try something new!
Tickets are on offer NOW but won;t last long, link to buy at the bottom.
Read MoreNEWS: RECORD STORE DAY set to deliver £10m boost to indie record shops....
April 17, 2024 – Record Store Day, the annual celebration of indie record store culture taking place this Saturday (April 20), is expected to deliver a £9.7m boost to indie record shops, helping secure the future of one of the key pillars of grassroots music culture.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: We catch up with Devon based rock band 3 DAYS OF WONDER ahead of a summer full of festival and live performances....
We heard about a band last year called 3 Days of Wonder who had just released their debut EP. Fast forward 6 months and they have a number of festivals lined up for Summer ‘24 as well as a host of live shows.
Read about how this incredible quartet came to be, their influences, local venues and what you can look forward to in the near future.
Read MoreREVIEW: Bristol's OUTER TOWN was a day of sonic bliss, read our live review...
Outer Town is Bristol’s DIY multi-venue extravaganza, promising ‘One Road, 8 Venues, 9 stage and over 50 acts’, you really had to be there to witness it in action.
Read MoreREVIEW: SASHA and JOHN DIGWEED illuminated Bristol with an awe inspiring set as they reunited for the first time in 30 years....
It’s been a long time since Sasha and John Digweed last played in Bristol, 30 years in fact so it was no surprise to see a packed out MOTION brimming with anticipation ahead of them taking to the stage for a monster 3 hour back to back set.
Matt Ward was sent along with his partner to capture the mood and throw some shapes, read on to see how it went….
Read MoreREVIEW: Paloma Faith's 'The Glorification of Sadness' tour was a triumph at Plymouth Pavilions....
On April 14th, In the heart of Plymouth, amidst the historic auditorium of the Pavilions, Paloma Faith took the room on a journey with her soul-stirring performance as part of her monumental UK arena tour. The venue was brimming with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the enigmatic songstress who was promoting the release of her recently released sixth studio album, "The Glorification of Sadness."
Read on to see how the show progressed.
Read MoreLISTEN: Platinum pop sensation MIMI WEBB releases new single 'Mistake'....
PLATINUM POP SENSATION MIMI WEBB
ARRIVES WITH NEW SINGLE ‘MISTAKE”
SEE MIMI WEBB LIVE THIS MONTH IN THE US ON BENSON BOONE’S
FIREWORKS AND ROLLERBLADES TOUR
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Ahead of OUTER TOWN FESTIVAL that hits the mean streets of Bristol on April 13th, we chat to forest rave aficionados SNAPPED ANKLES....
Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act that you HAVE to see live at least once in your lives, it’s the one and only SNAPPED ANKLES.
Read MorePREVIEW: We lift the lid on some lesser known acts performing at THE LONG ROAD FESTIVAL
The music is presented on six stages – the main Rhinestone stage, the Interstate (themed as a western dancehall), the Front Porch (essentially a cabin façade), Buddy’s (Texan juke joint theme). The music runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday night.
There are LOADS of acts performing over the weekend but we have listed a few that we think you’ll enjoy and are certainly worth checking out.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: We caught up with HEAVY LUNGS ahead of their appearance at OUTER TOWN FESTIVAL on 13th April....
Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act that, had The Beatles still been going, would have given them a good run for their money, it’s the one and only HEAVY LUNGS.
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