The Now Release New Single ‘Truth Always Comes Out In The End’

Mar 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Head turning rising rockers The Now release their catchy, synth and guitar driven new single ‘Truth Always Comes Out In The End’. “It’s about the upper classes and the political elite using the working class as pawns for their own game. We as individuals will never have the power to override their demands and as a working class group we depend on the truth of their actions to come out and bring them down.” The engaging and charismatic frontman Shane Callaghan defiantly states, “Think about the way in which the Conservatives have lessened their grip on the government and the truth now coming out about what they did during lockdown.”

The conversation provoking track is taken from their much awaited and highly dynamic debut album ‘Too Hot To Handle’ out now on CD/vinyl and all digital platforms via Trew Music direct from the band website. Accompanying the release is the impactful and striking video highlighting the story behind the song that etches a mark on the viewer.

Hailing from South Wales UK, the energetic 4 piece are made up of Shane (lead vocals/guitar), Callum Bromage (guitar/vocals), Jay Evans on (bass/vocals), Will Scott (drums), as a live band they ensure that not only will you see one of the best shows around, there’s a place for you to escape the mundane fallacies of day to day life and to be part of something bigger than you can imagine. Their hooky, instantly relatable music has been featured as a Planet Rock Track of The Week, on ITV, BBC Radio 2 Johnnie Walker Show, Sky Sports to name a few. The stunning debut was recorded at the highly renowned Real World Studios and produced by Grammy Award winning Oli Jacobs, (Peter Gabriel, The 1975).

“It’s a safe bet to say that we have something for everyone and we’ve all been through difficult times in our lives – from emotional break ups, to the ever changing transitions we face and obviously the challenges of losing people close to us. We want to take our fans and new listeners on a journey and to pull out their own meaning for themselves from each of our songs.”

Having supported Reef, Florence Black and shared the stage with heroes in Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, in addition to a rapturous reception at The Isle of Wight Festival and a fantastic ovation at Planet Rockstock they are on a mission to leave no head left unturned. The year ahead is finely poised with their headline album launch show at O2 Academy 2 Islington tonight and two special shows opening for the legendary Feeder in Bristol and Cardiff the following nights. Ventures to Europe to be announced.

“We believe ‘Too Hot To Handle’ really showcases our diverse range of writing and sound, we’re not to be pigeonholed into one way stylistically! Ultimately you can be who you want to be, make the music you believe in and you shouldn’t care what anyone says about what you choose to do in life as it’s simply too short.” Join The Now and live in the moment.

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Avalanche Release New Single ‘Hell’s Getting Hotter With You’

Mar 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Australian hard-hitting rockers Avalanche come out swinging into 2024 with their incendiary new single & video ‘Hell’s Getting Hotter With You’. Frontman and bass player Steven Campbell excitedly exclaims “It’s about the lure of those Bonnie and Clyde-esque toxic kinda relationships where it seems you’re just dragging each other to hell and back but you like it!” With thunderous guitars, paint stripping vocals, heart-racing drums and catchy riffage, it’s the perfect illustration of what the band offers on record and in their live show which leaves audiences covered in blood, sweat and beers.

Forged in a steel factory in 2018 crashing out of Western Sydney Australia, Steven with aggressively powerful lead guitarist wife Veronica ‘V’ Campbell, Arthur Divis on rhythm guitar and Ryan Roma aka ‘ADHD’ on drums the tightly bound 4-piece play short, fast & loud, no-bullshit rock ‘n roll for a new generation. With previous UK airplay on Kerrang!, HRH Radio, Planet Rock and Total Rock, they’re also attracting attention on a global scale with Rolling Stone citing them as “One band you need to watch.” Possessed by a fierce energy this has seen them play alongside Buckcherry, Fozzy, Rose Tattoo and taken them overseas headlining their first international festival and tour in Nouméa; New Caledonia and a forthcoming tour of Japan in March.

The accompanying visceral video showcases one of their most forward tilted songs yet with the band laughing, “This really takes ya for a journey through the imagery of the Old West with its own little story going on and maybe our most ambitious idea yet!” Recorded mostly live in 3 takes with Grammy nominated and Australian Recording Industry Association Award winning producer Steve James (Airbourne, Sex Pistols) it’s the frontrunner of many new tracks to come with rumours of their first full length album swirling like spindrift in the air.

Duly igniting the appetite of rock fans for more, Avalanche assures that “With any of our music, we just want ya to have a hell of a good time listening to it, watching the video, catching our shows…and we just can’t wait for you to bang your head to this!”

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Slow Time Mondays Release New Single ‘Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time’

Mar 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

Slow Time Mondays are a 4 piece band from Crawley, West Sussex, consisting of brothers Billy and Joe Morgan and childhood friends Ryan Scopes and Charlie Wright. Striving for big riffs and catchy choruses, their songs aim to fuse their childhood influences of Indie, new wave Mod and Ska sounds. 

The band initially formed in 2016 and began writing and releasing their own material in 2019 with the release of their self-titled EP. Since then they have released a total of 8 singles to date and last May released their debut Album;’Century’ 

‘Century’ is a coming of age defining album for the band, effortlessly showcasing their musical prowess and ability to combine their influencing genres into an exciting collection of tracks which they are rightly, very proud of. 

Recently hailed as “One of Crawley’s most exciting exports since The Cure”. Slow Time Mondays began selling out venues in their hometown and are now headlining their own shows further afield. As well as performing at the Isle of Wight and Truck Festivals in recent years,  the boys have big plans to continue on their upward trajectory into 2024 and beyond. 

The latest release from the band is the sizzling feel-good, blistering guitar anthem of ‘Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time’. 

‘Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time’  with its anthemic chorus, ear bursting solos and relatable lyricism is sure to have crowds chanting the words back to the band at many a gig this summer festival season. 

The band have said the track:

“With this tune, we wanted to encapsulate the good times we had last year as 4 best mates. We had some amazing tours, shows and festivals, and we can’t wait to continue this momentum into 2024.” 

Having also recently announced a gig at their 700 capacity hometown theatre, as well as confirming a slot at Brighton’s Concorde 2 for this year’s iconic Mod Weekender, 2024 is already shaping up to be another exciting year for the band and they are most definitely ones you should be keeping an eye on.  

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Iris Harley Releases New Single ‘Last Breath’

Mar 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

Iris Harley is the female vocalist who’s velvety rich, smooth sultry tones have been likened to such iconic legendary greats as Ella Fitzgerald. 

Following her dreams and passions in expressing her thoughts and feelings through her music Iris began writing her own songs. Through her songwriting Iris beautifully captures the emotions she feels and succinctly transcribes them through the mediums of melodies, harmonies and lyrics. 

Her latest release ‘Last Breath’ is a powerful, soulful, and deeply evocative track with R&B and jazz influences not dissimilar to sounds that might be associated with the likes of other such powerhouse women such as Amy Winehouse or Nina Simone.  

Harley’s control and resonant chest voice notes make this track an emotive listen. She purrs her way through the sensual, deftly arranged number with the confidence and audacity of an experienced chanteuse and her sustained notes are just glorious. Her range is wide and her intonations quite simply, stunning.  

‘Last Breath’ is laid-back soothing music for the souls with a strong beating heart.

Iris has said of the track: 

“Life can be very difficult to navigate, especially with curve balls which can spin out of control. When you embrace the sunshine and rain, you discover love, balance and harmony.”

‘Last Breath’ was written by Iris Harley who also appears on all vocals on the track. She was accompanied by Gregor ‘G-Man’ McPhie  on Guitar and virtual band. The track is being released on Iris’s own Sing with Soul Records.

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Marseille Release New Single ‘Monkey In The Middle’

Mar 1, 2024 — Leave a comment

Marseille are consistently upping their game with a determined intent to progress, they return with the release of their first single to be taken from their upcoming sophomore EP.

Marseille are the Derbyshire based five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Felix Moxey on Bass and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ and the 2023 releases of ‘Only Just Begun’ ‘Thinker’, ‘This Dream Of Mine’ and ‘Devil’s Gonna Get You’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio introducing, Steve La Macq on BBC Radio 6, John Kennedy on Radio X, Rodney Bingenheimer on Sirius XM Radio in America and online praise from industry legends and peers Shed Seven plus extensive reviews and features in the music press. 

These releases have served to showcase this band as well and truly being ones to watch which has been further cemented with their live performances in 2023 at the famous Y-Not and Isle Of Wight Festivals. Marseille further undertook a 10 date, sell out UK tour in 2023 and they have recently played This Feeling’s “Big in 2024” showcase in Manchester. 

Marseille shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon with gigs, festivals slots and tours already booked throughout the year and with plans to release their ‘Godiva’ EP; 2024 is going to be the year of Marseille. 

The first single to be lifted from the upcoming EP is the highly charged, shoegaze inspired masterpiece of ‘Monkey In The Middle’. 

Having been a staple of the band’s live performances, fans have long called for this track to be released as a single and so the lads listened and went into the studio and recorded the track emulating all the swagger and energy that comes with their  live performance.

The track opens with a thunderous bassline and  an attention cry squeal from the guitar letting you know from the first 10 seconds that this track means business. 

The smashing of drums kicks the track  into an almost hip-hop level of sound, yet played with the elegance and agility of Jazz. The roaring wall of rhythm guitars come in like a full blown storm all setting the scene for frontman Will Brown to take to the stage with his signature snarl and rasp. 

The song grooves along until you’re taken out of the moment by a percussive interlude and the sonic fuzz from the guitars, when just like that, you’re dropped straight back in the fire with a razor sharp solo cutting straight in with the pitch perfect, defiant war cries of a young band who know who they are and where they are going.

Singer and songwriter Will Brown had this to say about the track: 

“Monkey in The Middle is one of the older tracks in our repertoire, but despite how many songs have been cut from our set, this one has always remained. A song written about feeling like a performing ‘Monkey’ just to line someone else’s pockets, greedy people wanting you to no longer be yourselves, just to furnish their needs. Ultimately, it’s a track about staying true to yourself or you’ll forget who you are.”

Upcoming Gigs/Tours –

01/03/2024 – The Crescent, York (Supporting Serotones)

15/03/2024 – Deadwax,  Birmingham (Supporting Rosellas) 

16/03/2024 – Head Of Steam, Newcastle (Supporting Rosellas)

30/03/2024 – Fulford Arms, York – (Supporting Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets) 

20/03/2024 – Record Junkee, Sheffield (Supporting Holy Coves)

27/03/2024 – Foundry Studio, Sheffield (Supporting Sam Scherdel)

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The Mucks Release New Single ‘If I Believe’

Feb 29, 2024 — Leave a comment

these charming Coventry gents return with another outstanding and emotive single ‘If I Believe’ recorded once again with legendary producer Gavin Monaghan (Editors, The Sherlocks), proving to be another impassioned powerhouse!

The driving guitars, rousing vocals and catchy hooks make ‘If I Believe’ the perfect anthem for a night out with great friends and a pint in hand. If their debut single didn’t showcase what a huge impact The Mucks have made on the indie music scene, then ‘If I Believe’ surely will. It’s the perfect single release to start off Spring, upbeat and hopeful…brighter days are coming!

John Kennedy, Radio X, has already dubbed ‘If I Believe’ an ‘excellent new single by the Mucks’ so you do not want to miss out on this!

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Virgins Release New Single ‘Softer’

Feb 29, 2024 — Leave a comment

Virgins have quickly become one of Irelands most promising rising bands, flying the flag for Irish shoegaze since their sold out and critically acclaimed debut EP ‘transmit a little heaven’in 2023. They return with a momentous new single ‘s o f t er’, already a live fan favourite. A shoegaze tour de force built around a looping lead riff and the ethereal yearning vocals of Rebecca Dow. Gargantuan walls of dense, beautiful reverbs and dreamy fuzz, transport the listener to a world of abstract beauty and bliss. Michael Smyth and David Sloan’s guitar complement each other perfectly, adding layers of shimmering choral accents, glide guitar trem-arm rhythms, reverse reverbs and lush jet plane phaser sounds. All driven by James Foy’s thunderous drums and anchored by gloriously fuzzed out bass of Brendy McCann. While basking in this audio bath, Rebeccas vocals offer a guide point to navigate through the hazy requiem.

The single accompanies the announcement of their eagerly anticipated debut album, ‘nothing hurt and everything was beautiful’ due out April 11th via Blowtorch Records on a pressing of 300 starburst vinyl. ‘nothing hurt and everything was beautiful’ finds the band exploring a wider sonic palette, seamlessly moving between the gaze-pop of ‘s l o w l y, l o n g’ and ‘d i s a p p e a r e r’, to the dance influenced ‘s o f t e r’ and to the heavy, expansive and ethereal ‘p a l e  f i r e’ and ‘t e n d’. Their captivating sound doesn’t rely on recycling shoegaze tropes but brings a fresh and contemporary approach to the genre. The album follows the bands headline slot at GazeFest and the release of the hugely successful single ‘s l o w l y,  l o n g’ last August.

The band will play two album launch parties;

April 26th, Dublin – Sin E

April 27th, Belfast – Deers Head

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Edward Duvall Releases New Single ‘You’

Feb 28, 2024 — Leave a comment

The talented Dublin-based singer songwriter Edward Duvall has released his beautiful new track ‘You’. Edward blends acoustic guitar and soulful vocals to create a captivating sound that reflects his personal experiences and emotions. 

His music is inspired by the legends of rock and roll, such as Fleetwood Mac, The Cure and Chris Cornell. Edward’s music, and this new single, ‘You’, is a journey through the highs and lows of life, the joys and sorrows of love, and the hopes and fears of the human condition. 

He has released two  previous singles, ‘Big Spoon’ and ‘Fall Down’, which have received positive feedback from listeners and critics alike. Edward Duvall is a talented musician who will touch your heart with his voice and guitar.

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Gŵyl Tawe returns to the National Waterfront Museum in 2024

Feb 28, 2024 — Leave a comment

*English translation below*

Bydd gŵyl iaith Gymraeg Abertawe, Gŵyl Tawe, yn dychwelyd unwaith eto i Amgueddfa
Genedlaethol y Glannau ar ddydd Sadwrn yr 8fed o Fehefin 2024.

Yn dilyn blwyddyn gyntaf llwyddiannus yn ei chartref newydd yn 2023, bydd yr ŵyl eto yn gweld
perfformiadau gan lu o artistiaid amgen, cyfoes sy’n defnyddio’r iaith Gymraeg mewn ffyrdd
amrywiol a chyffrous. Bydd y gerddoriaeth fyw yn cael ei chynnal ar draws prif lwyfan awyr agored yr

ŵyl a’r ail lwyfan yng nghanol yr amgueddfa, a bydd y lein-yp llawn yn cael ei gyhoeddi ar ddechrau
mis Mawrth.

digwyddiad yn hollol rad ac am ddim, gyda’r amgueddfa yn agor am 10 y bore a’r adloniant yn
rhedeg tan yr hwyr. Yn ogystal â’r gerddoriaeth fyw, bydd sioeau theatr ryngweithiol i deuluoedd,
perfformiadau gan ysgolion lleol, ac amryw o weithdai creadigol gan ein partneriaid o’u stondinau
yng nghyntedd yr amgueddfa.

Mae’r digwyddiad yn cael ei gynnal mewn partneriaeth ag Amgueddfa Cymru, a gyda chefnogaeth
Cyngor Abertawe, Cymru Greadigol, Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe, a’r Bunkhouse Abertawe.
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Swansea’s Welsh language festival, Gŵyl Tawe, will return once again to the National Waterfront
Museum on Saturday the 8th of June 2024.

Following a successful first year at its new home in 2023, the festival will once again see
performances by a whole host of alternative, contemporary artists who use the Welsh language in
varied and exciting ways. The live music will be hosted across both the festival’s main open-air stage

and the Ocean Room stage in the heart of the museum, with the full line up set to be announced in
early March.

The event is completely free to attend, with the museum opening at 10AM and the entertainment
running until late. As well as the live music, there will also be interactive theatre shows for families,
performances from local schools, and a variety of creative workshop activities delivered from our
partners’ stalls in the museum foyer.

The event will be delivered in partnership with Museum Wales, with further support from Swansea
Council, Creative Wales, Gower College Swansea, and The Bunkhouse Swansea.




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The Shed Project Release New Single ‘I’ve Got The Blues’

Feb 27, 2024 — Leave a comment

The Shed Project are the Bolton based band who take their name from the mere fact that they formed the band in 2018 in a garden shed! But don’t let this fool you into thinking that this band are anything less than serious contenders on the new music scene. 

With Roy Fletcher on vocals, Tim Burke on Bass, John Ratcliffe on Rhythm Guitar, Tim Stott on Lead Guitar and Shane Mckenna on Drums, the band released their first single in January 2020: ‘Livin’’ which was followed by a further 4 single releases the same year and another 5 singles releases in 2022 and 3 in 2023 including 2 albums, “The Curious Mind Of A Common Man” in April 2022 and “Our Fear is Their Power” in November 2023. 

The Shed Project have performed extensively up and down the UK including headline sold out shows at the likes of the famous and iconic The Water Rats in London, The Jacaranda in Liverpool and Audio in Glasgow as well as having extremely healthy streaming figures on all of their releases, if this is a band who are not on your radar already, you need to be asking yourself why not?

The brand new single release from The Shed Project ‘I’ve Got The Blues’ is taken from their second album ‘Our Fear Is Their Power’.

Produced by Danny Hayes at the Ivy Studios, ‘I’ve Got the Blues’  provides a deeper insight into the dynamics of the band who, just over two years ago, were virtually unknown. Now commanding a very healthy following on social media and proving to be one of the North West’s most exciting live acts. Their debut show at the Phoenix Club in their hometown Bolton saw them play to a record capacity of 400 adoring fans.

‘I’ve Got the Blues’ is a melodic soulful tribute, written by vocalist Roy Fletcher, in honour of Wesley Swede Sharples & Micheal Rex Hennigan, who as the lyrics describe were two of the good friends of Roy’s who were both taken far too young.

In addition to the lush strings and Steinway grand piano on the album version, the band drafted in female vocalist KD to add some stunning and ethereal harmonies to the already heart wrenching vocals. Knowing founder members John & Roy since childhood Karen said “It’s been both a pleasure and an honour to be involved with such an emotionally charged project and I can’t wait for everyone listen to the magical results”

Roy adds “This song is probably one of the best, but hardest songs I’ve ever written, it’s been like therapy really, Rex, Swede and I were like brothers and to lose them both so young and in such a short amount of time has broken so many hearts”

Upcoming Gigs/Tours 

9th March – Wax And Beans  – Bury

23rd March  – Headline at The Phoenix Club Bolton Support from Aziz Ibrahim Inder, Goldfinger &  MC Tunes

27th April – Leeds venue TBA

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