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Sports Team: 'Bus Trip All-Dayer' live at Dreamland in Margate
Live music returned to Dreamland in Margate in spectacular fashion as Sports Team brought their 'Bus Trip All-Dayer' back to the seaside town for the...
By Andrew Lockwood on 25th July 2021
Mercury Prize 2021: With a shortlist like this, it’s truly anybody’s game
Wolf Alice are nominated for the third time and Arlo Parks is an unsurprising first-time nominee.
By Holly Mosley on 22nd July 2021
Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary of 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' by My Chemical Romance
Well before they enjoyed meteoric success with 'The Black Parade', My Chemical Romance started their musical journey with another concept album, 'I...
By Andrew Lockwood on 23rd July 2021
‘Whip My Hair’ Off: How shaving their heads empowered these women in music
Willow Smith and more rocked a buzzcut for so many reasons.
By Holly Mosley on 21st July 2021
Normani - Wild Side ft. Cardi B Video
Normani and Cardi B dispense with the need to maintain any resemblance of social distancing as they get up-close and personal in the video their...
20th July 2021
Album Of The Week: The 37th Anniversary Of 'Diamond Life' by Sade
'Diamond Life', released on the 16th July 1984, is not only a significant album in it's own right, it's a cultural touchstone and a near perfect...
By Andrew Lockwood on 16th July 2021
From Amyl and the Sniffers to The Jacklights: Six upcoming punk albums you must not miss
The resurrection of punk presents an exciting year for music.
By Holly Mosley on 13th July 2021
Album Of The Week: The 19th Anniversary of 'By The Way' by Red Hot Chili Peppers
After the phenomenal success of their previous album, 'Californication', it was hard to imagine that Red Hot Chili Peppers would surpass that, or...
By Andrew Lockwood on 9th July 2021
Billie Eilish - NDA Video
Billie Eilish thinks she may have taken it too far as she sees stars in her latest single release, 'NDA'.
9th July 2021
Weird Music Story of the Week: Mom names kids after metal bands
Would you name your children after Metallica, Pantera or Slayer?
By Holly Mosley on 8th July 2021
The five greatest sports movie soundtracks of all time
The music that got our pulses racing in these iconic sports films.
By Holly Mosley on 7th July 2021
Upcoming Releases: A Spirit Of Independence Is Coursing Through Our Top 5 Favourite New Records For July
Coupled with the likelihood of live music, Independence Day celebrations, Bastille Day and World Emoji Day, there are also some great new releases to...
By Andrew Lockwood on 29th June 2021
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Monokino talks to us about Kraftwerk, Kooning, kitsch and creative control over his career [EXCLUSIVE]
Dutch artist George van Wetering, aka Monokino, explores an alternative electro landscape on his latest single release, 'Your Underground'.
By Andrew Lockwood on 6th July 2021
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits Video
Ed Sheeran channels a kind of vampire Joker in the video for his new electronic single ‘Bad Habits’; a song taken from his forthcoming album...
25th June 2021
Album Of The Week: The 37th Anniversary of 'Purple Rain' by Prince
On the 25th June 1984 Prince released an album that would super-charge his popularity and elevate his status beyond imagination.
By Andrew Lockwood on 25th June 2021
Coldplay feat. BTS: Will this be among the band’s finest collaborations?
The rumour is that the two bands will be joining forces soon...
By Holly Mosley on 23rd June 2021
Sorry Noel Gallagher! Here are six do-gooders people DO like
Noel Gallagher reckons no-one likes a do-gooder. He’s so wrong.
By Holly Mosley on 17th June 2021
David Bowie World Fan Convention: Liverpool, Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June 2022
David Bowie fans across the globe have something very special to celebrate today as it has just been announced that the worlds's first David Bowie...
By Andrew Lockwood on 16th June 2021
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...
By Andrew Lockwood on 7th June 2021
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...
3rd June 2021
Weird Music Story of the Week: Cartman-style rock covers go viral
If you're a fan of South Park, this is the TikToker for you.
By Holly Mosley on 3rd June 2021
Up Coming Releases: "June is the gateway to summer" as well as a whole host of exciting new releases
There's a lot to look forward to in the first summer month of 2021, including lawn tennis, World Music Day and a whole raft of new and exciting...
By Andrew Lockwood on 30th May 2021
May 2021 Favourites: 'The Sky Is Bleeding' but we're not 'SOUR' as 'Daddy's Home'
Whilst Billie dazzled for Vogue UK, Little Mix out shone all others to became the first all female group to pick up a BRIT award for Best Group and...
By Andrew Lockwood on 30th May 2021
Album Of The Week: The Ninth Anniversary of 'Fall To Grace' by Paloma Faith
Paloma Faith's second album, released on May 28th 2012, is a stunning follow up to her quite spectacular debut album, 'Do You Want The Truth Or...
By Andrew Lockwood on 28th May 2021
Tweets about Billie Eilish tour dates that are a literal mood
Fans went crazy for Billie Eilish pre-sale tickets.
By Holly Mosley on 26th May 2021
Everything you need to know about viral punk band The Linda Lindas
These garage punk girls have broken the internet.
By Holly Mosley on 24th May 2021
Seven queer artists that will help shape a decade of music
These musicians are the ones bringing queer identity to the forefront of music in the 2020s.
By Holly Mosley on 19th May 2021
