What does a Russian music school student, who became a doctor of “Onco Gynecology”, do when he decides to change career out of frustration? Go back to his roots and love of Rock, of course!

We caught up with the guys on 'The Ultimate Dublin Pub Crawl', which, at the time of booking the gig, seemed like a great idea, it turned out to be quite messy, 3 of the band were arrested for being drunk n' disorderly, Mark from Musicmuso was bundled into a van and has not been seen since (we're sure he's fine), prior to the carnage ensuing, here's how we got on with some questions that we threw at the lads....

Trampled By Turtles have revealed their new video, starring Har Mar Superstar, for 'Wild Animals'. 

42 Tracks – 21 XMR Artists, 21 Unsigned Bands

On 11th August 2014, Xtra Mile Recordings will release Xtra Mile High Club Vol. 5: Smokin’ (Signed vs Unsigned) - the fifth instalment of the critically acclaimed label compilation series. Split into two halves, the compilation features almost every act on Xtra Mile Recordings’ roster on ‘Side A’ and an unsigned act of their choosing on ‘Side B’.

Playful, inventive indie-pop Q ****

Dynamic and cinematic - The Guardian

A weird, twisted, strange and haunting journey into the subconscious of what we all perceive to be the subconscious - Noisey

Each track is a jubilant bout of self-expression, a unique canvas awash with an amazing variety of sounds and textures - The Sun 4/5

Frequently flirting with cacophony, The Nihilist feels like a collision of Gotham’s manic energy and the otherworldliness that permeates Kiwi music - Uncut

Ahead of the release of her forthcoming EP 'Silver Lined Hearts', electro-cinematic soul singer Laura Jae is pleased to present the official video to 'Let Go'.

The Kut are a basement rock band from London who spend their time fighting the good fight... They have been recording their EP with producer James Lerock Loughrey, who has worked with a ton of excellent bands including White Zombie, Skindred, My Vitriol, Sonic Boom Six and many others. 

We caught up with the ladies and took some time out to chat about a whole raft of things including unplugged shows, clever gorillas and mosh pits, here's how we got on....

The video for our Parallel version of 'Hang Man' is available to watch now, check it out below....

“Marvelling combination of heady tropical pop” – DIY Magazine

“The irresistible ringing of the layered synths and guitars immediately invokes desirable, sweltering visions so sugary and dreamy, they leave you feeling free and on a youthful high” – The Line Of Best Fit

Having recently released their intriguing arts and cinema line-up, along with announcing their fourth year focusing on experimental music, Finland’s Flow Festival are pleased to confirm yet more exhilarating additions to the bill.

Alternative Northern Irish artist Hannah Peel is pleased to present her organic cover of East India Youth's'Heaven, How Long', played on a handmade, hand-punched music box - 10 solid, consecutive hours in the making! This follows her new EP release, 'Fabricstate'.

Their fourth seven-inch is out August 19th on Fat Wreck Chords, check it out below:

EXCLUSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCE AS CURATOR OF “REVERB FESTIVAL” AT LONDON’S ROUNDHOUSE - 21ST-24TH AUGUST

'As a songwriter he has an outstanding way with a tune' *****Mail on Sunday 'Album of theWeek'
'In The Silence' marks the young Icelander out as a significant talent. A natural wonder'
****The Independent 'Album of the Week'
'These songs possess an airy, glacial beauty that's easy to love' 8/10 Clash
'Polar pop excellence' ****Daily Mirror
'A beautiful thing' 8/10 Uncut
'Spellbinding' 7/10 NME
'Evocative' ****Mojo 

Not to be outdone by its stellar music schedule, Flow Festival has just revealed their inspiring art, design and film line-up, promising a sensory overload of entertainment.

“Their music – an unusual blend of post-punk, psych and shoe gaze, feels as nostalgic as it does contemporary." - Little Indie Blogs

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Release Date: 4th August 2014

Format: Digital Download

Loads of dates now in the diary for all over the place!! After what was a wonderful trip to Stans in Switzerland at the beginning of May for the Stanser Musiktage, my intrepid rhythm section, in the shape of Idris Rahman on bass and Saleem Raman on drums, and I are gearing up for a glorious schedule of dates the like of which my diary has NEVER SEEN BEFORE..  See below for the full itinerary - I'm totally thrilled to be playing on some incredible stages.   If you happen to know anyone in or near any of these places then of course feel free to forewarn them of our impending arrival and encourage them to come along!