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Electro-Pop Juggernaut Kiesza Deconstructs Masculinity On New Single ‘When Boys Cry’

January 10, 2020

Today Canadian singer-songwriter Kiesza kicks off 2020 with the release of her new single ‘When Boys Cry’ through her own label, Zebra Spirit Tribe. Retaking her rightful…

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FABLES OF THE RECONSTRUCTION – NYC’s The 1865 Evoke The Past To Shine A Light On The Dark Underbelly Of Trump’s America

January 6, 2020

If there’s any succour for those feeling demoralised and disenfranchised by the current state of world politics, it’s the revival of a fierce musical…

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Katmaz ‘Alone (with me)’

December 23, 2019

For Katmaz’s latest single, ‘Alone (with me)’, the music video was shot in the middle of McCarren Park, in the middle of Williamsburg, the Brooklyn neighbourhood in the centre of New York City’s independent rock music scene. Seems only fitting for someone who is building up for himself a reputation as one of New York’s most enterprising young independent artists.

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Human Barbie – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

December 21, 2019

‘Be Careful What You Wish For’ is the latest track from Human Barbie, and was released on December 11 through Poor Man Records, coming from the album ‘Get A Life’, which is due to come out sometime in 2020.

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Stephen Jones Babybird live at the 100 Club November 2019

GOOD GOOD NIGHT – Babybird Live And Hilarious At London’s 100 Club

December 10, 2019

A first proper album in 21 years, deserves a proper tour and so EP’s Matt Catchpole (Words) and Sam Wells (Pictures) find themselves in…

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We Review ‘Hit The Ground’, The New Album From Laurence Archer’s Band, Grand Slam

December 9, 2019

Back in the post Thin Lizzy days, Laurence Archer wrote and performed with Phil Lynott. Sadly, Grand Slam was cut short in its prime, with Phil Lynott’s untimely death leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music to this day.

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The Essential Advent Calendar: December 7 – Little Mix Premiere Festive Video For ‘One I’ve Been Missing’

December 7, 2019

It’s December 7 and we ask that you all grab your eggnog and raise your glasses as the globe’s biggest girl group, Little Mix, on the release of their first ever Christmas song!

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Rachael Sage wows with profoundly personal video for ‘Bravery’s on Fire’

December 4, 2019

How do you make a music video for a song like ‘Bravery’s on Fire’? With lyrics as personal and profound as Sage is known…

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Calvin Cofield & Kimberly Rice Cofield – ‘I’m Straight’

December 3, 2019

‘I’m Straight’, by Calvin Cofield and Kimberly Rice-Cofield is a rap song with a difference. The video directs us to words from the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Chapter 53, Verse 5, talks about God’s sacrifice and man’s culpability; and the power of His Word to heal.

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Founding Member Of The Lunachicks Went To Rancho De La Luna With One Of The English Beat, And A Punk From DC, To Make A Record With The Beloved Dave Catching: Here’s What They Told Us

November 24, 2019

Los Angeles band Dirtycakes play Rock And Roll. And they play it LOUD. The group has a varied background, including world tours, political activism, and criminal records, but the band itself comes together in a union of Punk with a DIY ethic, to share the love and angst. Song topics include drugs, emotional turmoil, day to day struggles, and politics – a mixed bag, making the group an interesting one to get to know. Lisa had a chat with Dirtycakes to see what makes them tick.

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BEAST OF STEPHEN – Babybird’s Stephen Jones On Being Drawn To The Dark Side, Johnny Depp and New LP ‘Photosynthesis’

November 20, 2019

Heard of Trucker, The Arthritis Kid, Outsider, Deluder? How about Black Reindeer, The Great Sadness, or Death of the Neighbourhood? Nope? Well it might…

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Hello (Turn Your Radio On): Shakespears Sister’s ‘Singles Party (1988-2019)’ Is Your Heroine

November 20, 2019

Tonight Shakespears Sister wind up their ‘Ride Again’ UK tour with a concert at the Brighton Dome, in the grounds of the world famous Royal Pavilion. To get into the mood, we’re listening to their album, released in June this year, ‘Singles Party (1988-2019)’. To say this has everything is really putting it mildly.

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Ida Mae Nominated For Americana Music UK ‘Album of the Year’ And Announce Show 2020 At Bush Hall

November 14, 2019

Ida Mae are in the middle of their headline US tour, and have announced they will play at London’s Bush Hall, on 22 April…

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ALMA Releases ‘HAVE U SEEN HER’ And ‘WORST BEHAVIOUR’ ft. Tove Lo

November 11, 2019

ALMA released the first two singles from her upcoming debut album, title track, ‘Have U Seen Her?’ and ‘Worst Behaviour’, featuring friend and long term collaborator Tove Lo via Epic/RCA/Warner And PME.