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BY THE SWORD – Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe Teams With Emmanuelle Seigner And The Limiñanas On New Psych-Garage Outfit L’Epee

January 22, 2020

Anton Newcombe collaborations are never less than interesting, so hearing he was working with Emmanuelle Seigner, I was naturally intrigued. A teenage muse of…

Parker Longbough – ‘Green and Gold/Drink the Hemlock’

October 7, 2019

Parker Longbough is the recording nom de plume of Anchorage Alaska musical artist, Matthew Witthoeft. His latest album – his fourth – is set for release on November 22, while new single, ‘Avalanche Beacon’, comes out on October 11.

Diesel Park West – ‘Scared Of Time’

September 17, 2019

There’s something ironic in the fact that Leicester’s Diesel Park West have named their latest single, ‘Scared Of Time’. The band formed in 1980, and their debut album, ‘Shakespeare Alabama’, was released in 1989. Their ninth studio album, ‘Let It Melt’, from which comes ‘Scared Of Time’, came out on September 13 this year.

Scott Lavene Goes Up The Junction With Autobiographical Style Album ‘Broke’

June 5, 2019

Scott Lavene’s new album, ‘Broke’ borrows from the rich tradition of semi-spoken songs and is out this Friday June 7 through Funnel Records.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals Return With First New Material Since 2010 – Single ‘Daylight’ Ft Rowetta Today

November 14, 2018

Multi-platinum New York trio Fun Lovin’ Criminals return with new material for the first time since 2010 with the release of ‘Daylight’ today and upcoming UK/European ‘Another Mimosa’ tour.

Rebecca Blasband – ‘Fools Heaven’

November 5, 2018

Rebecca Blasband is an American singer-songwriter and screenwriter. Known as a first season cast member of MTV reality show, ‘The Real World: New York’, she released her debut album, ‘RAPT’, in 1997. This was recorded with a full band, and produced by Warren Bruleigh, known for his work with Lou Reed, and the Violent Femmes. The album, which featured Gordon Gano on electric guitars, was met with great reviews from the press, as well as saw play on college radio.

Andrea Bocelli’s New Album ‘Sì’ Out Today With Duets From Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, And Josh Groban

October 26, 2018

Andrea Bocelli has teamed up with some of the biggest musical stars of today for his new album, ‘Sì’, out today.

THIS IS THE POPS – Daniel Ash On His Return To Live Performance With Poptone, Plans for New Material And HIs Enduring Love For The Three-And-A-Half Minute Hit Single

June 25, 2018

Funny, open and engaging, Daniel Ash is not quite what you might expect from the man behind some of the darkest and most experimental music of…

Ten Ton Man – ‘Dangerous Women & A Desperate Man’

October 1, 2017

Subversive New York City singer songwriter Ten Ton Man has been compared to Nick Cave by the likes of Huffpost, No Depression and Big Takeover with his blend of dark Americana and unhinged blues. We can also hear shades of Lou Reed and Iggy Pop in his rich rounded vocals and tongue-in-cheek lyricism, particularly in ‘Dangerous Women & A Desperate Man’, the title track to his EP which was released on September 29.

PUNCHING ABOVE HIS WEIGHT – Mark Nevin On Bowie, Morrissey And Finding His Voice As A Solo Artist

April 11, 2017

It’s not often you get to talk to someone who’s had a number one single and double platinum album, had a song covered by David…

Erich Mrak Releases ‘Float’ Ahead Of New EP

October 20, 2016

Originally from Ottawa but now based in Toronto, Pop/Rap artist Erich Mrak has released his new single, ‘Float’, from his upcoming EP, ‘Healed’.

Man Of Truth – Nine Quick Questions With Redd Alluri

August 24, 2016

Redd Alluri’s song, ‘Man of Truth’ comes ahead of the London-based singer’s EP, ‘Who Are We?’, which is set for release at the end of this month. A diarist to his core, Alluri’s songs wrote themselves during a six month travel break between completing his Master’s degree in Finland and returning home to India. We caught up with Alluri and asked him nine quick questions.