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Hamish Hawk Releases Single 'Men Like Wire'
by Josh Sharpe - July 08, 2024 Scotland's Hamish Hawk is set to release his latest album, A Firmer Hand, August 16 via Fierce Panda. Having come out of the gates firing on all cylinders, he continues his momentum with the record’s third single, “Men Like Wire.” Listen to it now!...
Hamish Hawk Releases Latest Single 'Nancy Dearest' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 13, 2024 Scotland's Hamish Hawk returned in April to announce a new album, A Firmer Hand, due to arrive August 16. Fresh from a solo tour across Europe in support of Villagers, and following the playful first single 'Big Cat Tattoos', Hamish has shared a further album highlight in the grandiose, anthemic 'Na...
OMD Announce Fall 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Their 13 long players include benchmark-raising classics Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (1980), Organisation (1980), Architecture & Morality (1981), and Dazzle Ships (1983). OMD conquered the United States, and yielded the 1986 hit, 'If You Leave' from the Pretty In Pink Soundtrack. Check out tou...
WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 The dreamlike, eagerly awaited track was written and recorded between Glasgow and its namesake Pearl Street Co-Op in Austin, Texas where the band first worked on the track while at SXSW. “Pearl” is accompanied by a stunning video that sees the band perform inside a music box, shot in Paisley Methodi...
Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023 Recorded in Eastbourne in the UK and co-produced by Tim Fitz and Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee), Faith Crisis Pt 1 sees Joy and bandmates Fitz and Harry Day masterfully express the sensation of being overwhelmed, swept up and dragged down in songs brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightn...
OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023 OMD shares 'Verushka' single and video, announces UK headline tour and performance at Darker Waves Fest in LA. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain's best-loved pop groups....
Blur Release New Track 'St. Charles Square'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023 With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, the band dropped “St. Charles Square,” the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated brand new album The Ballad of Darren. Watch the new music video for the upcoming single now!...
Middle Kids Share New Single 'Bootleg Firecracker' & Announce Tour Dates With Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Middle Kids (Tim Fitz, Hannah Joy, and Harry Day) are about to enter a new chapter in their career with the release of their latest single, 'Bootleg Firecracker.' In 2022, the band made an impulsive decision to travel to Eastbourne, UK in order to spend an intense six weeks with renowned producer Jo...
Blur Announce Brand New Album 'The Ballad of Darren' & Share First Track 'The Narcissist'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023 Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr. First track “The Narcissist” is out now, watch t...
Britain's Got Talent Finalists 'The D-Day Darlings' Announce New Single
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 The D-Day Darlings, the UK’s premier wartime inspired singing group and Britain’s Got Talent Finalists (2018) – have announced the release of their new single ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ which features the group’s stunning singing harmonies on April 23rd, 2023 to celebrate the King’s Coronation. ...
The Orielles Share New Track 'The Room'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 The Orielles have shared brand new track and video for 'The Room', the latest to be taken from their forthcoming new album Tableau, a genuinely contemporary record which voyages far beyond the musical limits reached on their previous albums Silver Dollar Moment (2018), Disco Volador (2020) and La Vi...
The Orielles Share New Track 'BEAM/S'
by Michael Major - August 31, 2022 The Orielles have announced details of their new album Tableau. Self-produced in collaboration with Joel Anthony Patchett (King Krule, Tim Burgess), the album will be available as double-album vinyl edition, CD and DL. Additionally, the band have shared first offering “BEAM/S”, a gorgeous 7-minute-5...
Tom Chaplin Releases New Single 'Gravitational'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 ‘Gravitational’ follows the album’s title track, a song which sees Tom’s voice soar, painting a picture of a man who is both bemused and confused with thoughts of his midlife. These feelings are beautifully captured in an evocative film starring Niamh Cusack, directed by Lucy Bridger. Watch the new ...
Tom Chaplin Announces New Solo Album 'Midpoint'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022 Produced by Ethan Johns, this emotionally charged collection features thirteen brand new songs. On the title track, Tom’s voice soars, painting a picture of a man who is both bemused and confused with thoughts of his midlife. These feelings are beautifully captured in an evocative film starring Niam...
Mike & The Mechanics Announce April/May 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022 Mike & The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide – announced their ‘Refueled!’ 2023 Tour – all the hits and a drop of Genesis. An epic run of 34 UK concerts in April/May, opening on April 12th at the Barbican, York and including the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on May 18th...
Marlow Releases 'Enthusiast' EP
by Michael Major - November 24, 2021 MARLOW are a five-piece band based in Eastbourne, East Sussex comprised of Freddie (Vocals), Joe (Guitar), Seb (Bass), Archie (Synth) and Liam (Drums). The EP looks into a relationship as it's breaking down, featuring tracks such as 'Blame It', 'Someone, Anyone', 'Fade In', and 'Foreign Land'. Liste...
Queen Extravaganza Announce 2021 UK Tour 'Celebrating 50 Years Of Queen'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2020 Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, return to the UK in 2021 following their sell out shows across the globe. Queen Extravaganza will be launching their exciting Rock Tribute shows from 13th January celebrating 50 years of Queen and performing ...
Ian Roland & The Subtown Set Announce Debut Album
by Abigail Charpentier - November 04, 2019 Sussex folk trio - IAN ROLAND & THE SUBTOWN SET - are delighted to present their brand new single: 'In The Darkness'. ...
The Horne Section Announce UK Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019 The six-headed comedy band The Horne Section are set to embark on their first ever national tour with their latest show That's How I Like My Tour, bringing their raucous comedy shindig across the UK on a 36-date tour from 4th February to 5th December. Tickets can be found at thehornesection.com....
Evi Vine Announces New LP, Previews Single SABBATH Feat. Simon Gallup (The Cure)
by Tori Hartshorn - November 07, 2018 Ethereal alt-rock outfit Evi Vine presents 'Sabbath', a sweet and heavy preview of their long-awaited long-play 'Black Light White Dark', due out in early 2019 on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally. This powerhouse track features Evi Vine's gossamer vocals and precise orchestration, cleverly woven t...
British Alternative Music Legends Shriekback Release 14th Album WHY ANYTHING? WHY THIS? Tomorrow 5/25
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 Seminal British alternative rock outfit Shriekback present their new album 'Why Anything? Why This?', following up their first single 'And The Rain', complete with a darkly intriguing video filmed by Howard Davidson (a.k.a. Hodah)....
Mike & The Mechanics Announce 2019 UK Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018 Mike & The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide – announce their 2019 nationwide 'Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour'. An epic run of 34 UK concerts in February/March/April, including the prestigious Royal Albert Hall next year on April 1st, 2019....
UK's The Magic Numbers Return With New Single SWEET DIVIDE From Upcoming OUTSIDERS Album
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018 “Coming out of the shadows running,” The Magic Numbers are making their return withOutsiders, their first new album in four years. The Mercury Prize-nominated quartet summons the powers of Neil Young, Howlin' Wolf, and Fleetwood Mac for an outlaw, open-road Americana feel, while retaining “elements ... |