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Turin Brakes Turin Brakes have released an acoustic version of their recent single ‘Wait’. When asked to describe the new tune, singer Olly Knights mused: “This acoustic version of Wait is simply what Turin Brakes […]

One of the most exciting young bands in the country right now, Halifax’s fast-rising The Orielles have announced details of Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist), the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album, […]

The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his most recent studio albums Roll with the Punches and Versatile – as well as dipping into some of his greatest and […]

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

Field Music, helmed by Sunderland siblings Peter and David Brewis, recently announced details of their sixth album Open Here (released 2nd February 2018 on Memphis Industries). Today they share its lead single “Time In Joy”, […]

Hailing from Liverpool, 5 piece band Hegarty was formed in 2014 when David, Waka and Chris decided to record a few songs they had been working on together. Igga joined soon after recruiting Alex along […]

World’s Strongest Man is the magnificent third solo album by Gaz Coombes. Inspired variously by Grayson Perry’s The Descent of Man, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Californian weed, British woodlands, unchecked masculinity, Neu! and hip-hop (and a […]

Today New York duo Cults share a video which features two tracks from their recent release, the critically acclaimed album ‘Offering’: “Right Words” and “Natural State.” Shot in LA, the video is a crossover of […]

Charlotte Gainsbourg, who recently released her new album ‘Rest’ to widespread critical acclaim, has announced a string of European and Japanese shows in early 2018. The Village Underground show on 29th March will be Gainsbourg’s […]

Bella Union founder Simon Raymonde and musician Richie Thomas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show with their new collaboration, Lost Horizons at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 25th April 2018. Their stunning debut […]

Thirty years ago a young northern skinhead band named Bradford were very publically handed the baton by Morrissey to blaze a trail in English Indie music after the demise of The Smiths. Well, renowned British […]

The band’s 13th consecutive studio album for Columbia/Sony is released on 6th April 2018, their first new record in four years. The band will also be touring in April/May 2018 (dates below). The video for […]

Franz Ferdinand today release ‘Feel The Love Go,’ the new single to be taken from Always Ascending, their forthcoming album on Domino out Friday, February 9. The track is accompanied by a video by acclaimed […]

David Byrne announced his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia, during a presentation of “Reasons To Be Cheerful,” an ongoing series curated by Byrne of hopeful writings, photos, music, and lectures. The presentation was given at […]

Following their SOLD OUT Limelight show in 2017, Irish electronic dance group King Kong Company are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday 02nd March 2018. King Kong Company […]

Into The Ark announce the release of a brand new acoustic single – recorded live at the world famous RAK Studios in London. Their cover of Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is the second single concluding […]

After celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their debut album ‘Magic Seed’ with some live shows, Swedish exports Easy started writing some new material and with their friend, producer Charlie Storm started recording […]

Over forty years since their initial explosion across the fledgeling London punk scene, and some ten years since the release of their last studio recordings, British punk legends The Damned are set to return in […]