Scottish composer and producer Erland Cooper has announced that his new album, Carve The Runes Then Be Content With Silence, will be released on 20 September via Mercury KX / Decca.

“Caught between The Pogues and Bellowhead, [Skinny Lister] takes the folk-rock-drinking-songs and agit-prop template and lifts it on to the sound of old seafaring men - to satisfying effect” - THE DAILY MIRROR 

FRANK TURNER UNDERTAKES THE FIRST EVER
MUSIC VENUE TRUST WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
FOR THE MOST GIGS PLAYED IN 24 HOURS

Takes place 4 & 5 MAY 2024

WITH SHOWS IN… LIVERPOOL / LEEDS / LONDON / SHEFFIELD / NOTTINGHAM / BIRMINGHAM / PORTSMOUTH / SOUTHAMPTON / CHESTERFIELD / ALDERSHOT + BEYOND….

SPONSORED BY LONDON’S No. 1 TAXI APP FREENOW

IN SUPPORT OF GRASSROOTS MUSIC VENUES
AND INDEPENDENT RECORD STORES

NEW ALBUM ‘UNDEFEATED’ IS OUT 3 MAY - PRE-ORDER HERE

For 1 week only (or until sellout), EXETER PHOENIX are offering discounted tickets to a few of their upcoming gigs!

Come along to see one of your faves or embrace the season of new beginnings and try something new!

Tickets are on offer NOW but won;t last long, link to buy at the bottom.

April 17, 2024 – Record Store Day, the annual celebration of indie record store culture taking place this Saturday (April 20), is expected to deliver a £9.7m boost to indie record shops, helping secure the future of one of the key pillars of grassroots music culture.

We heard about a band last year called 3 Days of Wonder who had just released their debut EP. Fast forward 6 months and they have a number of festivals lined up for Summer ‘24 as well as a host of live shows.

Read about how this incredible quartet came to be, their influences, local venues and what you can look forward to in the near future.

Outer Town is Bristol’s DIY multi-venue extravaganza, promising ‘One Road, 8 Venues, 9 stage and over 50 acts’, you really had to be there to witness it in action.

It’s been a long time since Sasha and John Digweed last played in Bristol, 30 years in fact so it was no surprise to see a packed out MOTION brimming with anticipation ahead of them taking to the stage for a monster 3 hour back to back set.

Matt Ward was sent along with his partner to capture the mood and throw some shapes, read on to see how it went….

On April 14th, In the heart of Plymouth, amidst the historic auditorium of the Pavilions, Paloma Faith took the room on a journey with her soul-stirring performance as part of her monumental UK arena tour. The venue was brimming with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the enigmatic songstress who was promoting the release of her recently released sixth studio album, "The Glorification of Sadness."

Read on to see how the show progressed.

PLATINUM POP SENSATION MIMI WEBB

ARRIVES WITH NEW SINGLE ‘MISTAKE”

SEE MIMI WEBB LIVE THIS MONTH IN THE US ON BENSON BOONE’S

FIREWORKS AND ROLLERBLADES TOUR 

Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act that you HAVE to see live at least once in your lives, it’s the one and only SNAPPED ANKLES.

The music is presented on six stages – the main Rhinestone stage, the Interstate (themed as a western dancehall), the Front Porch (essentially a cabin façade), Buddy’s (Texan juke joint theme). The music runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday night.

There are LOADS of acts performing over the weekend but we have listed a few that we think you’ll enjoy and are certainly worth checking out.

Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act that, had The Beatles still been going, would have given them a good run for their money, it’s the one and only HEAVY LUNGS.

Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act going by the name KNIVES.

ALLMAN BROWN RELIVES THE ROMANCE OF THE ROAD ON NEW SINGLE “FAR AWAY”
STREAM ON ALL SERVICES HERE

A NEW SONG FROM HIS UPCOMING NEW ALBUM ‘SECOND SON’
ARRIVING 28 JUNE 2024, VIA NETTWERK

REGENT SETTLE SCORES WITH SEETHING NEW SINGLE:
“BEGGARS BELIEF” STREAM HERE

THE TITLE-TRACK OF A NEW ALBUM:
‘BEGGARS BELIEF’ SET FOR RELEASE ON 26 APRIL 2024

Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an immensely talented artist called MILO GORE

Truck Fest, so many acts, the big question is, who do I see whilst there? Granted, there are loads of acts for you to enjoy with some major names including The Streets, Yard Act, The Kooks and Declan McKenna, here’s a few that we think you’ll be a fool to miss…

Ahead of OUTER TOWN which takes place at various venues in Bristol on 13 April, we wanted to chat to bands and artists performing so YOU can plan your day. Next up is an amazing act called TOKYO TOY COMPANY.

Fast forward to the present day, and the allure of Sasha and Digweed remains as potent as ever. On Friday, April 12th, at Motion in the vibrant city of Bristol, they are set to reunite for a night of musical bliss. Joining them is the esteemed Bristol born DJ, Nick Warren, someone who adds another layer of sonic depth to an already monumental occasion.