We're taking a rather different approach to our 'Album of the Week' feature this week as we explore instead the power that serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson had on musical culture on this,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 6th March 2020
Whether you're frustrated over the sudden shortage of toilet paper across the UK (we're not sure why stockpiling loo roll is the answer either), or generally just worrying too much about getting sick, it's time...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th March 2020
In November last year, London unveiled a brand new pop culture attraction in the form of the Music Walk of Fame, and yesterday (March 2nd) ska legends Madness became the second act to be honoured...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd March 2020
Often when we talk about a band's career, we compare their new music to their older music, sometimes with a kind of nostalgic disappointment. But what we need to realise is that as our favourite...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd March 2020
If you're in Asia or certain areas of Europe, you should probably re-evaluate your gig plans for this year as the coronavirus has forced artist after artist to cancel some of their tour dates. But...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd March 2020
We are so looking forward to the new album from art-pop musician Kenichi & The Sun. Katrin Hahner will release 'White Fire' on April 3rd 2020, and if it's anything like her positive attitude, it...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 1st March 2020
March could either be one of the most exciting months of the year, or one of the most disappointing as we see some long-awaited comebacks (The Boomtown Rats, Pearl Jam), some quirky debuts (Conan Gray,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 29th February 2020
The second month of the year has gone by so quickly, and with, unfortunately, only a handful of good albums. No matter; February has been about experimentation, raw emotion and pure fun and these six...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th February 2020
Even in a world where both creating and distributing art is at its easiest and most accessible, when it comes to the momentous occasion of saying "I'm an artist", it has different meanings for everyone....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th February 2020
It might not be the nostalgia fest that our usual Album of the Week features are, but you may still be surprised to learn that it's been a whole six years since Beck dropped his...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st February 2020
Set to release their new EP 'Crimes Against Yourself' on February 21st 2020, we spoke to folk-rock newcomers Generation Dude as they start out on their musical journey. With their sense of humour next to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 20th February 2020
We are in love with the flawless, soulful vocals of Danish/Swiss singer-songwriter Helena Deans, who isn't afraid of baring her soul for the world to see. She's compiled a series of mostly anecdotal tunes with...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th February 2020
The last few days have been difficult for a lot of people as we come to terms with the loss of British TV presenter Caroline Flack. She took her own life following a relentless assault...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th February 2020
This week we heard Billie Eilish's Bond theme No Time To Die, pop lovers complain over Rage Against The Machine's inclusion in the Reading & Leeds line-up, and Katherine Ryan absolutely shutting down misogynistic comments...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 17th February 2020
While couples everywhere are enjoying the most romantic day of the year, single people are rolling their eyes and either feeling sorry for themselves or counting their blessings - especially if they've come out the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 14th February 2020
With her brand new EP 'Callous Copper' set to be released on February 21st 2020 via AntiFragile, we caught up with Chloe Foy about how the music industry has treated her so far, and how...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th February 2020
We're introducing Zurich/New Jersey rockers King Zebra in the latest in our series of weekly new music features with Discovr.TV. There's something very traditional about their rock aesthetic that oozes nostalgia, but one thing's for...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th February 2020
It was an impressive night at the Academy Awards for both movies and music, though it's been a less than easy week for Liam Gallagher. Some brilliant videos have caught our eye and exciting tour...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th February 2020
Aussie four-piece Approachable Members Of Your Local Community (aka AMOYLC) are set to release their debut EP Love Thy Neighbour this Valentine's Day through AntiFragile. They speak to us about their career journey so far,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th February 2020
The first time I saw 3TEETH live was back in 2016 when they hit Bradford to perform the UK's greatest industrial festival, Infest. After the stellar review I gave them, you can imagine my excitement...
Review posted on 5th February 2020
He might be originally from Cambridge, but folk singer-songwriter Elliot Porter has a love story to tell about the city of London with his song Lights of Piccadilly, taken from his latest album Lanes. But...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th February 2020
This month looks to be all about long-awaited returns from established artists. These are are seven most eagerly anticipated albums coming up in February 2020 - though we have a feeling these are just the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 1st February 2020
The first month of 2020 is finally over after what feels like forever, and Brexit is finally happening after what feels like even longer, so you'd be forgiven for having a few mixed emotions. But...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 31st January 2020
Having just released their newest album Don't Look Back, Finland's Grandmother Corn have been spreading their music across the UK. It seems only appropriate given that one of their biggest influences is 60s British rock...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 28th January 2020
Darkwave quartet from York Mary and the Ram have us giggling non-stop in our recent interview where they obsess over Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor, explain the importance of not chasing fame and divulge their...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 28th January 2020
We can hardly believe it's been fifteen years since the release of New York rock collective LCD Soundsystem's critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The iconic record was released through DFA Records, which frontman James Murphy...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 24th January 2020
This week has seen some sad news in the lives of Ozzy Osbourne, Ministry, Juice WRLD and James Blunt, but exciting news for 2000s emo kids who managed to get tickets to MCR and for...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 24th January 2020
Sometimes interviewing artists can get pretty repetitive and boring, but occasionally you'll come across someone rather quirky who just oozes honesty and shuns cliches. Cape Town's Desmond John is one such artist, and his candour...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 23rd January 2020
Everyone's favourite K-Pop band BTS will be returning to the UK capital for the first time in a year and nine months for two epic shows at Twickenham Stadium in July 2020, as part of...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 22nd January 2020
This week we celebrate 54 years since the release of Simon & Garfunkel's sensational second studio album Sounds of Silence, released through Columbia Records. It became their breakthrough release, reaching the top 20 in the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 17th January 2020
Nobody is impressed by Demi "coming to the rescue".
Let's leave gatekeeping in 2020.
These are the albums we're looking forward to most this month.
David Bowie poses difficult questions about lack of racial diversity on MTV.
As Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 1984 seems to be everywhere at the moment we thought we'd take a look back at the wonder women of music back in 1984.
Taylor Momsen radiates some seriously ethereal beauty in the video for The Pretty Reckless' latest single '25'.
The 2020 pop masterpieces that we've had on repeat.
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