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Kev Minney talks the beauty of open-tunings and being mistaken for a Beatles tribute act [Exclusive]

Kev Minney talks the beauty of open-tunings and being mistaken for a Beatles tribute act [Exclusive]

Acoustic guitarist Kev Minney recently dropped his new single God Is An Algorithm, inspired by Yuval Noah Harari's book Homo Deus and taken from his album Modern Stories. He also co-hosted a launch show with...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 13th May 2019

Steph Brown on industry hurdles, the perks of being an indie artist and writing to Harry Potter [Exclusive]

Steph Brown on industry hurdles, the perks of being an indie artist and writing to Harry Potter [Exclusive]

One singer we just can't get enough of right now is ethereal Brighton singer-songwriter Steph Brown, who recently teamed up with Kev Minney on her debut single Feel You Near; the first single from her...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th May 2019

The weird and wonderful Vanity Project talk expenses, centaurs and male strippers [Exclusive]

The weird and wonderful Vanity Project talk expenses, centaurs and male strippers [Exclusive]

Occasionally you come across a band and immediately think: "Well, they're absolute weirdos", and it's more often than not a compliment. Indeed, it most certainly is in the case of Manchester band The Vanity Project,...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 9th May 2019

Closet Organ talk being Scottish, band name puns and possible world domination [Exclusive]

Closet Organ talk being Scottish, band name puns and possible world domination [Exclusive]

Glasgow quartet Closet Organ dropped their last double a-side single 'Smells Like Lynx Africa / Fat & Die: An Autobiography' last month through Cow Tongue Taco Records, and now they're planning a mini-tour this summer....

News posted in Music / Festivals on 24th April 2019

Seven artists that made me: Juiceboxxx

Seven artists that made me: Juiceboxxx

Two years after the release of his album 'Freaked Out American Loser', US punk-rap artist Juiceboxxx is set to release a new single, Coinstar Song, on May 10 through Dangerbird Records. He sat down with...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 17th April 2019

Seven artists that made me: Slothrust

Seven artists that made me: Slothrust

They're set to drop their new single Peach on May 3rd following a sold-out UK tour earlier this year, and now LA-based Slothrust are set to tour across the US over the next three months....

News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th April 2019

Alex Bayly talks about being a DIY artist and reveals his biggest influences [Exclusive]

Alex Bayly talks about being a DIY artist and reveals his biggest influences [Exclusive]

Alex Bayly is set to perform a free show at Two Tribes Brewery in London tonight (April 10) for the Big Indie Big Nights event in association with DIY Magazine, and attendees will not be...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th April 2019

Superego on the tough music industry, dream collaborations and being the best band in the world [Exclusive]

Superego on the tough music industry, dream collaborations and being the best band in the world [Exclusive]

You can't go wrong with a bit of 90s-influenced grunge which is why we love Midlands four-piece Superego right now. This year they released a new single entitled Loose, and we can expect more of...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th April 2019

Michael Timmons talks touring with The Twilight Sad, overcoming grief and crashing his car [Exclusive]

Michael Timmons talks touring with The Twilight Sad, overcoming grief and crashing his car [Exclusive]

We're loving a darker sound this month to contrast the brightening weather, and Glasgow's Michael Timmons is just the ticket with his angsty new song The Games Room. He released his debut album Bone Coloured...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 10th April 2019

Seven artists that made me: Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird

Seven artists that made me: Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird

We can't stop listening to the new single by Melbourne band Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird this month; Love Is Heartbreak is a soaring pop tune that's officially released on April 12th via Double Drummer...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st March 2019

'Poperatic' Elvin talks about the importance of autarky, her love of Bjork and faking Latin [Exclusive]

'Poperatic' Elvin talks about the importance of autarky, her love of Bjork and faking Latin [Exclusive]

Laura Elvin is an up-and-coming London-born singer-songwriter who is going against the grain with her new EP The Garden. It's hard to break-out in an industry so saturated with self-made artists, but Elvin isn't about...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 15th March 2019

Acrylic talk about their struggles to break-out, poetic inspiration and their ideal collaborator [Exclusive]

Acrylic talk about their struggles to break-out, poetic inspiration and their ideal collaborator [Exclusive]

Scottish rock five-piece Acrylic released their latest single Money From Home last month via Scottish Fiction and now they're touring across Great Britain over the course of the Spring. They spoke out recently about how...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 4th March 2019

Runah talks telling stories, magical people and her paperclip friend [Exclusive]

Runah talks telling stories, magical people and her paperclip friend [Exclusive]

She's set to release her debut album Strange this Spring (May 5th) following her epic Ghosts EP and she's even promised a few exciting live dates in the coming months. Runah speaks to us about...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th February 2019

Fleetwood Mac's latest addition Neil Finn talks about his love of Irish culture [Interview]

Fleetwood Mac's latest addition Neil Finn talks about his love of Irish culture [Interview]

He has long been destined for a music's Hall of Fame as one of New Zealand's greatest exports, yet legendary Crowded House frontman Neil Finn admits a large slice of his soul will always be...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th February 2019

Why I don't like The 1975 (by someone born in 1975)

Why I don't like The 1975 (by someone born in 1975)

'Alexa, play songs by The 1975'.This request has never been uttered in the Wilkes household, which is somewhat strange considering their popularity - and the fact I was born on January 1 of the very...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st February 2019

BRIT Awards: Looking back on last year's best moments

BRIT Awards: Looking back on last year's best moments

The BRIT awards are back on tomorrow (February 20th, 2019) and with a star-studded line-up of Little Mix, P!nk, Hugh Jackman, The 1975, George Ezra, Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa, Sam Smith with Rag'n'Bone Man,...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 19th February 2019

Paul McGuinness compares managing U2 to managing a football team [Interview]

Paul McGuinness compares managing U2 to managing a football team [Interview]

It doesn't take long to appreciate you are in the presence of rock music royalty when you are offered an audience with Paul McGuinness.U2's manager for more than three decades of their remarkable existence has...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 11th February 2019

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The biggest month of festivals is upon us! Here are 5 festival survival tips!

The biggest month of festivals is upon us! Here are 5 festival survival tips!

August is the peak of summer time which means sun, fun and festivals. If you're a festival first-timer it can be quite daunting not knowing what to expect spending the weekend on a 24 hours...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd August 2018

Football Hasn't Come Home, So Let's Talk About The *Real* Football Song Of 2018

Football Hasn't Come Home, So Let's Talk About The *Real* Football Song Of 2018

After what fleetingly felt like a reprisal of the Summer of Love, it's time to accept that football will have to wait a little longer for its homecoming and give Three Lions a rest for...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 31st July 2018

Poor Nameless Boy

Poor Nameless Boy

After releasing his 2nd full length album 'Bravery' last year we sit down with Canadian Folk act Poor Nameless Boy to talk all thing album, his new video for 'Atlantic Ocean' and coming to the...

Interview posted on 11th May 2017

What You Need To Know About Electro Pop Duo Bright Sparks

What You Need To Know About Electro Pop Duo Bright Sparks

It’s an unusual claim for a duo only just appearing on the radar, but between them Bright Sparks — singing, songwriting multi-instrumentalists Ash Hicklin and Kimmy Sawford — have already been responsible for eleven Number...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 7th April 2017

Senhit - Interview 2017

Senhit - Interview 2017

Meet Senhit, the Stage Superstar Turned Pop Star Who Is Ready to Be Pop's Next Big ThingBorn in Bologna, Northern Italy to Eritrean parents, Senhit is no stranger to the spotlight, previously wowing crowds throughout...

Interview posted on 17th February 2017

Hard Times presents - 'Best of Times' at Church Leeds featuring Todd Terry - Preview

Hard Times presents - 'Best of Times' at Church Leeds featuring Todd Terry - Preview

With so many good gigs played and crazy energy to deal with, there's definite excitement building for the summer. It's hats off to Hard Times with then bringing Todd Terry back to Leeds for...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd February 2017

Ross Jack - Interview

Ross Jack - Interview

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ross Jack first made a name for himself in his home country as a prodigious beat-maker for up and coming Hip Hop acts, soon progressing to full producer credits for...

Interview posted on 11th November 2016

Moonlight Zoo - Interview

Moonlight Zoo - Interview

Scottish indie pop quartet Moonlight Zoo are about to release their infectious new single 'Melting', the follow up singe from previously released track 'Breaking Or Broken'. The Dunfermline group have spoken to us about being...

Interview posted on 2nd November 2016

Right Said Fred - Interview

Right Said Fred - Interview

Right Said Fred chat about the 25 year anniversary of I'm Too Sexy and talk about their new material.It's been 25 years since 'I'm Too Sexy', how does it feel looking back on all that...

Interview posted on 23rd May 2016

King King - Interview

King King - Interview

In a relatively short period King King seen an almost meteoric rise in popularity. They have wiped the board at the British Blues Awards for the past three years, supported Thunder on a sell out...

Interview posted on 11th March 2016

Life On Standby - Interview

Life On Standby - Interview

January is a fantastic time to be in Glasgow, mainly due to the feast of diverse music being played at the cities 2 major festivals. King Tuts Wah Wah Hut holds the New Years Revolution...

Interview posted on 23rd February 2016

Get Wired For Wireless 2015! London To Explode With Pop Favourites This Weekend

Get Wired For Wireless 2015! London To Explode With Pop Favourites This Weekend

New Look Wireless festival is returning to Finsbury Park, following last year's success at the North London venue, celebrating its 10th birthday this year. The 2015 line-up is set to be the biggest yet with...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd July 2015

Fleetwood Mac And Blur Sing-A-Longs Are Expected For Isle of Wight Festival 2015

Fleetwood Mac And Blur Sing-A-Longs Are Expected For Isle of Wight Festival 2015

Summer festival season kicks into high gear this weekend with the first big event of the calendar taking place on the south coast. Tens of thousands of people will be heading to Seaclose Park on...

News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th June 2015

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Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate

Leisure Festival - Dreamland in Margate

On the same day that Glastonbury welcomed back Margate's adopted sons, The Libertines, Margate itself put on it's very own Leisure Festival as it...

Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying

Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]

Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.

Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review

Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review

Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.

WYSE talks to us about her

WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]

With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...

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Bay Bryan talks to us about being a

Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]

Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...

Keelan X talks to us about staying true to

Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]

Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.

Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]

Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]

Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...

Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and

Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]

Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...

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