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Category: Music

Los Angeles Punk Band Get Out Show Us The Fine Print With New Album, ‘The Violation of Terms and Conditions’

February 27, 2023

With heavy hooks and pummelling rhythms, combined with incredibly witty songwriting and a rebel spirit that serves them well, LA punks Get Out have released their latest long player, entitled, ‘The Violation of Terms and Conditions’.

Boston Rock Band Benmozes Releases Debut Album, ‘IMMIGRANT’.

February 27, 2023

As a music enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new sounds and fresh talent. That’s why when I stumbled upon Benmozes and their debut album ‘IMMIGRANT’, I was blown away. This Boston-based rock band is here to shake up the scene with their electrifying blend of brooding vocals, thundering drums, and growling guitars.

Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter Ajay Mathur Sings About A ‘Common Mistake’ In New Track From His 2022 Album, ‘Talking Loud’

February 27, 2023

A citizen of the world, Pop Rock Singer Songwriter and Musical Visionary Ajay Mathur goes from strength with his 2022 album, ‘Talking Loud’. The album is available on limited edition vinyl is available from Ajay’s online store.

Seneko Releases 5th EP, ‘The Girls From Cedarhurst’

February 27, 2023

Recorded at County Q, Nashville, ‘The Girls From Cedarhurst’ is the new EP from alt country/alternative rock artist, Seneko. Released on February 17 via Torrez Music, the record is guitar-focused rock, with Seneko bringing to the fore seasoned songwriting and strong production.

Mike Stinson & Johnny Irion Are Having A Rocking Good Time With New Single And Video, ‘The Bottle & Me’

February 27, 2023

Taken from their album, ‘Working My Way Down’, released via Blackwing Music, ‘The Bottle & Me’ is the new single from Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion. The track also features a great music video showing them in action in the recording studio.

gloryBots Return With Latest Single, ‘Hot Panic’

February 27, 2023

We’ve been on the gloryBots journey right from the start, and we’re happy to continue with their new single, ‘Hot Panic’. Taken from their upcoming album, ‘Radiation Skies’, the upbeat track has a retro vibe with modern production values.

Bare To Be Stupid: We Talk To The People Behind The Upcoming Documentary About A Troupe Of Burlesque Dancers Who Perform Exclusively To The Music Of “Weird Al” Yankovic

February 25, 2023

Lisa speaks with the people behind the upcoming film, ‘Showgals’ a serious look at the absurd world of the very first burlesque troupe devoted to “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Graham And The Band Upstairs Are Coming ‘Home To You’

February 23, 2023

‘Home To You’ is the heartfelt new single from Atlanta folk band, Graham And The Band Upstairs. Released on February 3, the group takes inspiration from the likes of Bob Dylan and Neil Young, imbuing it with their own touch, resulting in a bittersweet track with immense depth of feeling.

‘We Are Together’ Celebrates Cultural Connectedness With Malian Trio Tiègnouma (beauty) Kê baw (makers) And Folk Musician John Meade

February 23, 2023

‘We Are Together’ is the new collaborative album from Tiègnouma (beauty) Kê baw (makers) and John Meade. The perfect blend of cultures old and new, the album brings together the traditional sounds of Mali and Appalachia.

Image Credit: Striped bodysuit for the Aladdin Sane tour, 1973. Design by Kansai Yamamoto. Photograph by Masayoshi Sukita ©Sukita

V&A Announces It Will Secure The Archive Of David Bowie For The Nation

February 23, 2023

Major gift and donation to help V&A secure David Bowie’s archive for the nation with more than 80,000 items spanning six decades of the cultural icon’s career to be made available to the public for the first time.

Ruby Topaz Take Us Down The ‘Rabbit Hole’ With New Album

February 22, 2023

Taking inspiration from the likes of The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Mark Bram, performing as Ruby Topaz, is a virtuoso musician with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things rock. With his band, also named Ruby Topaz, they take a sincere approach to their music, and with new album, ‘Rabbit Hole’, listeners are taken on a thrilling, electrified journey.

Galway’s Rofi James Returns With Hard Hitting New Single, ‘Over You’

February 22, 2023

Back in 2018 I had the opportunity to speak to Galway band Rofi James after a performance in Dublin. Since then they’ve gone from strength to strength and on Friday February 17 they released their latest single, ‘Over You’, which should certainly see them well on their way to making 2023 their best year yet.

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