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Power Metal Band HammerFall Is Immortalized As A Slots Game

HammerFall is one of the most famous power metal bands in Europe. The world-renowned metal band has now teamed up with the Swedish online casino software company Play'n GO. This software provider has created engaging music-themed slots since 2018 as...

By Lenny Barksdale on 14 June 2021

TONES AND I - CLOUDY DAY - Animated Video

Having previously embraced the Rocky Horror Picture Show in the video for her last single 'WON'T SLEEP', Tones And I has gone all out psychedelic 60's animation with her latest for new track, 'Cloudy Day'.

Posted 14 June 2021

Doja Cat - Need To Know Video

Fresh from winning the award for 'Best New Pop Act' at the recent iHeartRadio Music Awards, 'Say So' and 'Boss Bi**h' singer Doja Cat is back with some bass heavy beats on her latest single, 'Need To Know'.

Posted 11 June 2021

Album Of The Week: The 42nd Anniversary Of Get The Knack By The Knack

Back in 1979 The Knack were a very big deal; some critics had even predicted, rather foolishly, that they were going to be bigger than The Beatles. The LA based band, made up of Berton Averre, Doug Fieger, Bruce Gary...

By Andrew Lockwood on 11 June 2021

Megan Thee Stallion - Thot S**t Video

Megan Thee Stallion pulls no punches and is unapologetically outspoken on her latest single, 'Thot S**t'.

Posted 11 June 2021

AC/DC - Witch's Spell Video

AC/DC are trapped inside the witch's crystal ball and left to the mercy of the Tarot cards in the video for their latest single, 'Witch's Spell'.

Posted 11 June 2021

MARINA - Venus Fly Trap Video

MARINA has taken inspiration from the semi-psychedelic B-Movies of the 60's in the video for her latest single release, 'Venus Fly Trap'.

Posted 11 June 2021

Hollis Lomax Talk To Us About Fermenting Şalgam, Jamming With Neighbour Thurston Moore And Headlining Glastonbury

Hollis Lomax; consisting of Will Rowland (Keyboard/Vocals) Hugo Keays (Guitar) Will Ellis (Bass Guitar) and Rob Taylor (Drums), are excited about "reaching an audience who'd particularly enjoy our sound" now that lockdown restrictions look set to be eased further. After...

By Andrew Lockwood on 11 June 2021

Lorde - Solar Power Video

After many false alarms and a protracted wait, 'Royals' and 'Ribs' singer Lorde is back in business with the release of her first new material in an age with 'Solar Power'.

Posted 11 June 2021

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Streaming Until You're Blue In The Face: Are Artists Under Paid Each Time You Listen To One Of Their Songs?

In a recent open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, major players in the UK music industry, including Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Tom Jones, have called for a major reform of the way that they,...

By Andrew Lockwood on 07 June 2021

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London Grammar - Lord It's A Feeling Video

'Lord It's A Feeling', arguably one of the best songs on the new London Grammar album 'Californian Soil', gets a suitably stylish and atmospheric video to accompany the arresting track.

Posted 07 June 2021

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Dua Lipa - Love Again Video

Dua Lipa goes all out super-sexy Jessie Cowgirl as she dons some chaps and a Stetson in her new video for 'Love Again'.

Posted 07 June 2021

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Liz Phair - Soberish album review

'Whip-Smart' artist Liz Phair has just released her first new full length album in over a decade with her latest record, 'Soberish'.

By Andrew Lockwood on 07 June 2021

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CHVRCHES, Robert Smith - How Not To Drown (feat. Robert Smith) Video

The Cure's Robert Smith joins Scottish synth-pop purveyors CHVRCHES on their latest single, 'How Not To Drown'.

Posted 04 June 2021

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Tion Wayne - Wow Video

Tion Wayne looks like he's taken up a Top Gear challenge in the video for his latest single, 'Wow'.

Posted 04 June 2021

Album Of The Week The 19th Anniversary Of 'Let Go' By Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne was only seventeen when she released her hugely successful debut album Let Go, back in 2002. The breakthrough album from the then young Canadian, not only brought her music and style to a global audience it was also...

By Andrew Lockwood on 04 June 2021

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Wolf Alice - How Can I Make It Ok? Video

Wolf Alice are back in the pub, this time for a spot of karaoke, in the video for their latest single, 'How Can I Make It OK?'

Posted 04 June 2021

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Weird Music Story Of The Week: Cartman-style Rock Covers Go Viral

Ever wondered what a cover of Linkin Park's In The End by Eric Cartman of South Park would sound like? Nope, us neither, but that didn't stop one TikToker exposing us to that total monstrosity in a viral clip that...

By Holly Mosley on 03 June 2021

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Billie Eilish - Lost Cause Video

There is nothing more uplifting in this world than watching Billie Eilish - the face of moody teen angst - having so much fun in the video for her latest single 'Lost Cause'.

Posted 03 June 2021

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Idles - Damaged Goods Audio

As part of the release of the tribute compilation 'The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four', Idles have unveiled a re-interpreted cover of the post-punk band's debut single 'Damaged Goods'.

Posted 02 June 2021

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Stay Flee Get Lizzy - Meant To Be ft. Fredo and Central Cee Video

Dion 'Sincere' Lizzy's rap project Stay Flee Get Lizzy has once again teamed alongside West London rapper Fredo as well as Central Cee for 'Meant to Be'.

Posted 02 June 2021

Why Are Songs About Time So Popular?

Ever since the concept of time was dreamed up by the human race, mankind has been writing songs about it. It's a universal idea that ties us all together, and while not every country sets the time in the same...

By Holly Mosley on 02 June 2021

IRJA Talk To Us About Colin's Inspirational Lasagne, The Pressure Fuelling Their Desires And Their June EP, 'AURA' [EXCLUSIVE]

After a chance meeting in a London bar two years ago, Colin Lanz and Basil Steiner formed IRJA (Meaning - peace, tranquility, harmony) to explore their love of electronic music. This year the duo have started to release the music...

By Andrew Lockwood on 01 June 2021

Up Coming Releases: "June Is The Gateway To Summer" As Well As A Whole Host Of Exciting New Releases

It's hard to believe that we are nearing the mid-point in the year but yet here we are. There's a lot to look forward to in the first summer month of 2021. Sadly there will be no live Glastonbury, not...

By Andrew Lockwood on 30 May 2021

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JoJo - Creature of Habit Video

After releasing a string of singles and two albums last year, JoJo shares only her second solo single this year with her latest track, 'Creature Of Habit'.

Posted 30 May 2021

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May 2021 Favourites: 'The Sky Is Bleeding' But We're Not 'SOUR' As 'Daddy's Home'

Whilst Billie went Vogue in the UK, Ingenuity went rogue on Mars. Little Mix became the first all female group to pick up a BRIT award for Best Group and Taylor Swift became the first woman recipient of a BRIT...

By Andrew Lockwood on 30 May 2021

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WILLOW - t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l ft. Travis Barker Video

It's more than a decade since she whipped her hair back and forth but WILLOW has lost none of her energy or enthusiasm on her latest track, 't r a n s p a r e n t s o u l'.

Posted 28 May 2021

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Sigrid - Mirror Video

Norwegian singing sensation Sigrid goes all out William Tell in the video for her latest single, 'Mirror'.

Posted 28 May 2021

Album Of The Week: The Ninth Anniversary Of 'Fall To Grace' By Paloma Faith

Like the most irresistible and lavish period drama, Fall To Grace has it all; intrigue, suspense, melodrama, theatrics and plenty of broken hearts. Paloma Faith's second album, released on May 28th 2012, is a stunning follow up to her quite...

By Andrew Lockwood on 28 May 2021

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easy life - ocean view Video

easy life have shared an aquatically themed video for their single 'ocean view' just ahead of the release of their hotly anticipated debut album 'life's a beach'.

Posted 28 May 2021