We’ve been enjoying Lauran Hibberd‘s second album, “girlfriend material”, since it was released earlier this year. It’s a mature and fun guitar-pop record that significantly steps up from the debut. If you enjoy early Avril Lavigne, then you’ll want to check this out. Lauran is going to be taking the record on a UK and […]
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Rising soul star, Jalen Ngonda, was recently forced to postpone his biggest UK tour to date at the last minute due to a sore throat. The run of sold out shows was due to begin in Brighton on 15th April when early arrivals in the queue outside were informed that the show would not be […]
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Love Fame Tragedy is the side project of The Wombats‘ frontman, Matthew Murphy. His second album under the name, “Life Is A Killer”, was released last month and he’s just announced some UK tour dates for next month. Love Fame Tragedy play: May13 – Gorilla, Manchester14 – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham15 – Electric Ballroom, London16 […]
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Circa Waves are about to support The Black Keys on their UK Arena Tour starting in Manchester at the Co-Op Live Arena on 27th April. Between dates, they are squeezing in their own headline show at the 450 capacity Gloucester Guildhall on Sunday 28th April. It’s a great chance to enjoy these indie bangers in […]
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Understandably, there’s a lot of attention on the new Taylor Swift record this week but it’s important not to overlook the other excellent albums released on the same day. One of which is this excellent new album from English singer-songwriter, Lucy Rose. We’re big fans of Lucy and in particular her previous LP, “No Words […]
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SYBS are described as a “Cardiff-based indie slacker band” and they have just dropped a rather good ‘double A-side’ single. The first song, “Bad Old Days”, is post-punk in the vein of Pavement or Parquet Courts. The band say it’s the oldest song on their forthcoming debut album. The other track is a re-recording of […]
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Indie punk band, Art Brut, have today announced retrospective CD and vinyl box sets spanning their early discography, demo takes, alternative mixes and live recordings. “And Yes, This Is My Singing Voice! New Cross and Beyond” also features their first two albums (essentials for any 00’s indie fan), unreleased material and a 24 page zine. […]
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Seasick Steve is preparing to release his 13th studio album, “A Trip A Stumble A Fall Down On Your Knees” on 7th June 2024; a record he describes as being his favourite to date. Ahead of its release, Steve’s just shared a new single from it and you can watch the video below. The blues […]
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US singer/songwriter, Amber Mark, is back and she has just released this soulful piano ballad, “Comin’ Around Again”, which demands your attention. This is the first new material we have heard from Amber since she released her debut LP, “Three Dimensions Deep” in 2022. This gorgeous R&B track is an incredibly strong return and we’re […]
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Priya Ragu dropped one of our favourite albums of 2023, “Santhosam”, and her tour in support of it reaches the UK this week. Priya plays Manchester Night & Day Café tomorrow (24th April) followed by Bristol Thekla (25th April) and London Koko (26th April) and there are limited tickets remaining. Don’t miss it.
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