Who would have thought that John Lydon—better known as Johnny Rotten—could still command a crowd 50 years after igniting punk rock’s explosive debut? Yet, on the intimate and atmospheric stage of The Foundry in Torquay, PIL (Public Image Ltd) proved that age is merely a number and rebellion remains ageless.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Slam Dunk South 2025 unleashed a celebration of alt-culture and energy
For many rock music fans, Slam Dunk weekend has become the de facto beginning of festival season, commencement of summer and ultimate bellwether event for any self-respecting pop-punk, emo or metal fan. The Hatfield based part of the festival has evolved over the years, adapting to rapid growth, location change and of course a pause during the pandemic. Every summer forever? Almost.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Polish death metal behemoths DECAPITATED took over Exeter Phoenix...
DECAPITATED recently played Exeter Phoenix for the second UK night of their Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe tour, supported by Carnation, Warbringer and Cryptopsy.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: A night of friendship, emotion, and musical triumph - PRIMA QUEEN & LILO @ Thekla, Bristol - 21 May 2025
What better way for Prima Queen to kick off their tour celebrating the release of their debut album, The Prize, than aboard Bristol’s iconic floating venue, Thekla? For Bristol native Louise Macphail, this was more than just another gig—it was a homecoming, filled with nostalgia and the echoes of past nights spent in the crowd, including a memorable Phoebe Bridgers show she once dragged an ex to.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: New tracks, old favourites, total carnage - Panic Shack deliver in Bristol....
Ahead of their debut album, the self titled 'Panic Shack' due out on July 18th, the Welsh band hit the good ship Thekla with an all-action live show and an after show DJ set to get Bristol bouncing.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Huey Morgan proved that he is the true King of New York - Exeter Phoenix, 20th May, 2025
Tuesday nights don’t typically scream '“rock ‘n’ roll”, but that didn’t stop Exeter Phoenix from buzzing with energy as Huey Morgan and his band took the stage. Supported by the fresh-faced indie-rock five-piece Twin City—making their Exeter debut—the night delivered a solid dose of groove, humor, and undeniable musicianship.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Anthemic & Unstoppable: The K’s prove their star power in Bristol
A packed out O2 Academy, Bristol witnessed Merseyside's finest set the tone for the summer in preparation for their second album, the follow up to hugely successful debut ‘I Wonder If The World Knows?’, and the crowd went wild for it.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: EZRA FURMAN took over ROUGH TRADE in BRISTOL for a glimpse at her new record 'Goodbye Small Head'
Ten albums in, and somehow, this was my first time seeing Ezra Furman live. Ridiculous, I know. But what better way to make amends than at an intimate, sold-out in-store show at Rough Trade Bristol, celebrating the release of Goodbye Small Head.
Read MoreTOUR: SPORTS TEAM announce October/November EU/UK tour to promote new record 'Boys These Days'
SPORTS TEAM today release new album 'Boys These Days' and have revealed a new run of dates for Autumn.
Read MoreNEWS/TOUR: HARD LIFE announce a run of Autumn UK dates - New track 'Othello' out now
Ahead of appearing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, HARD LIFE have announced a UK run of dates for Autumn. New single ‘othello’ is out now, the first single from the new project ‘onion’ out 18th July.
Read MoreNEWS: Surfing the shoegaze waves into a digital dreamscape, Wylderness drop 'Safe Mode' EP on June 2nd
Welsh indie/shoegaze outfit Wylderness are back with a new sonic chapter, blending nostalgia-soaked reflections with their signature shimmering wall of sound. Their forthcoming EP, Safe Mode, set for release on 2nd June, offers a reimagining of the 90s software boom—not through the lens of Silicon Valley, but in the heart of Wales’ south coast.
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RELEASE: I PREVAIL return with visceral track 'Violent Nature' via Fearless Records
Detroit, MI - Today, Grammy-nominated metal band I Prevail returns with their new single “Violent Nature” out now via Fearless Records. With it, they released a gripping music video that highlights the track’s fast-paced and infectious energy.
Read MoreNEWS: JULIA WOLF releases new album 'Pressure' out today via AWAL - New video for 'In My Room' available to watch now
“PRESSURE WORLD TOUR” KICKS OFF MAY 29
RUN INCLUDES MULTIPLE SOLD-OUT HEADLINE DATES + SUPPORT SLOTS FOR HALSEY AND PVRIS
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RELEASE/LIVE: JAMIE WEBSTER announces new single 'Across the River' ahead of Glastonbury and live summer dates....
Jamie Webster brings a ‘pure dopamine’ hit to summer stages, including a fourth year at Glastonbury, with his first new music of 2025…
Following a busy period of overseas touring, including shows in the US and Australia, Webster returns with an expression of pure, collective joy.
After playing to 32,000 people in his home city last summer, the Liverpool songwriter goes into the warm months of 2025 with a packed festival run
Jamie Webster – Across The River - OUT NOW
Modern Sky UK
Major outdoor dates including Glastonbury and TRNSMT
Three UK Top Ten Albums inc. 2024’s 10 For The People
www.jamiewebstermusic.com
PODCAST: SONIC NOMADS #3 featuring Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, CMAT, Softcult, BASHT, Tom A. Smith and more....
Welcome to the third edition of the SONIC NOMADS podcast.
We exist to bring you the FINEST in alternative music from every nook and cranny of this planet we call earth.
On this show, we feature 20 incredible bands and artists and hope that you'll enjoy our offerings.
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TOUR: New Zealand artist FAZERDAZE to embark on US Tour with PIXIES & SPOON
FAZERDAZE SHARES NEW SONG “MOTORWAY”
+ ANNOUNCES U.S. HEADLINE SHOWS THIS SUMMER;
TOURING W/ PIXIES AND SPOON
ACCLAIMED SOPHOMORE LP ‘SOFT POWER’ OUT NOW VIA SECTION1
Read MoreTOUR: SLOW CRUSH announce UK headline tour for October 2025 - New album 'Thirst' out 29th August
SLOW CRUSH ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR THIS AUTUMN
NEW ALBUM THIRST OUT 29TH AUGUST 2025
VIA PURE NOISE RECORDS
RELEASE TITLE TRACK & VIDEO - WATCH / SHARE
Read MoreTOUR: The mighty IRON MAIDEN commence their 'Run for your Lives' world tour on May 27th - UK dates in June
‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR’
STARTS MAY 27TH IN BUDAPEST
OVER 1 MILLION TICKETS SOLD FOR 2025
ACROSS 29 CITIES IN THE UK AND EUROPE
EDDIE SAYS “LET’S GO BACK TO THE 80’s
SO PUT DOWN YOUR PHONES!”
MARKING 50 YEARS FROM THE BAND FORMING IN 1975
FEATURING A SET LIST DRAWN FROM THEIR CAREER DEFINING EARLY DECADES AND PROMISING THEIR MOST SPECTACULAR SHOW EVER!
LIVE REVIEW: Immersive, Intense, Unforgettable - A night with Steven Wilson at Bristol's Beacon
musomuso were invited along to Bristol Beacon on a warm Saturday evening to witness a visual and audio spectacular that left us simply awestruck.
Read MoreNEWS: THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS release their new album 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' - Stream it here
Atlanta, GA sextet The Callous Daoboys welcomes you to the grand opening of The Museum Of Failure with releasing their highly-anticipated new album 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven', out via MNRK Heavy. Leading up to today, patrons observed exhibits "Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like a Dog", "Lemon", and most recently, "Distracted by the Mona Lisa".
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