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Sotto James’ “Cold Fingers” is a beautifully restrained indie-folk track emerging from London, England. From the outset, it captivates with crisp acoustic guitar work, delicately layered with folky horn textures and whimsical vocals….cinematic and emotionally rich.There’s an alternative, cinematic quality to the production, and as his second release of the year, it feels like a real turning point. It has the kind of emotional pull that could easily capture thousands of listeners. If you’re drawn to moody folk music, this one will sit comfortably in your world. It features emotive male vocals, sweeping, immersive passages, and subtle experimental undertones that…

Fresh from this weekend’s incredible Coachella set, Trent Reznor has shared a statement about the forthcoming Nine Inch Noize album – as well as what he’s planning next. Teaming up with Alex Ridha aka Boys Noize, the pair’s new 12-track collab LP will arrive this Friday, April 17 via Interscope Records, before their second (and final) Coachella performance on Saturday. Now, Trent has revealed of how it all came about in the first place: “The creative fulfilment of working on the Challengers and TRON scores with Boys Noize led me to think that including him in the Peel It Back…

Exquisite harmonies and faultless guitar work deliver songs of crystaline fragility. The Milk Carton Kids are back!A new album from the superb Milk Carton Kids is always something of a cause for celebration, here at AUK Towers. There’s something about their music that makes the world seem a better place than it often is. There’s a gentleness to their sound that encourages you to sit back and just let the music wash over you. In fact, the opening track from this new album, and the latest single release, Blue Water, seems the perfect encapsulation of their music and philosophy:“blue blue…

Credit: Luigi Montebello and Davide RinaldiAt the remove of two hundred years, it is very hard, if not impossible, to fully comprehend the impact that the expansion of railroads throughout the world had in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. The impact was equivalent to the rise of the internet in our own time, and had an impact not only on economies but also on the views and make-up of society, and consequently it influenced politics as well. The United States benefited immensely from the coming of the railroad as it helped the expansion that led to the United States…

Acme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975–1985 — An Insider’s Account of London’sMost Radical Cultural Revolution…NEW BOOK CHRONICLES THE EXPLOSIVE BIRTH OF PUNKAND ANTI-FASHIONAuthor: Phil StrongmanForeword: Sheila RockPublisher: Blurring BooksPrice: £22.50/$30.00Status: Available for Pre-OrderAcme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975–1985…and Other Twisted, True Stories from Pre-Internet Counterculture by Phil Strongman, priced at £22.50/$30.00. The book arrivesat a landmark moment: it’s fifty years since the Sex Pistols and the Punk scene first emerged, ascene nurtured both by the McLaren-Westwood shop SEX and by the legendary ‘street couture’shop Acme Attractions.Part memoir, part cultural history, Acme BOY delivers the…

It’s only taken a few decades of being overlooked, but in 2026 Iron Maiden will finally enter the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. It’s not just the classic line-up of the band that are being inducted, either: former members of the band have been added in the roll-call, including ex-singers Paul Di’Anno, who passed away in October 2024, and Blaze Bayley, who sang on 1995’s The X Factor and Virtual XI in 1998.In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Bayley shares how he feels about the nomination.“It’s crazy, really!” he admits. “When I started out, I just wanted to…

Euplasia’s “Hidden Power” is an uplifting, emotionally rich pop-rock anthem. The new single from the Nottingham-based artist marks just his fifth release to date—and his third of the year…. aheartfelt, cinematic indie-pop anthem bursting with warmth, uplift, and a standout guitar moment.It’s a heartfelt and uplifting track, blending cinematic moments and beautiful string arrangements with a warm, acoustic, slightly folk-tinged guitar sound. The song is also packed with standout vocal moments, delivered with an honesty that draws you in and makes it easy to sing along from the very first listen.Behind Euplasia is an NHS doctor turned musician in his…

A wealth of new features is expected for Aperyshow 2026 edition, scheduled from April 24 to 26 and from April 30 to May 3, 2026, at ex Dogana in Treviso. The event was officially presented during a press conference held in the Guadagnin Hall of Palazzo Rinaldi at the Municipality of Treviso. “We strongly believed in bringing this event to Treviso because it represents a project that combines entertainment, solidarity, and values, in a venue like the Customs House which has already hosted major events – said the Mayor of Treviso, Mario Conte, who hosted the press conference – Aperyshow…

The nominees for the 2026 Jazz FM Awards have been announced, offering a strong snapshot of a genre that continues to expand its reach and influence.Returning to KOKO in London on April 16th, the ceremony will once again bring together a mix of emerging talent and globally recognised names across jazz, soul and blues.This year’s list features UK innovators Ezra Collective alongside genre blurring star RAYE and soul icon Mavis Staples. They are joined by leading voices including Samara Joy, Emma-Jean Thackray, Omar, Shabaka Hutchings, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Snarky Puppy.Public voting will once again decide Album of the Year…

Daniel Hex revisits moment I felt / BLUE with “serious” visual.A year on from moment I felt / BLUE, Daniel Hex returns to one of its standout moments with the “serious” video, bringing fresh focus to a track that captures the sharper edge of his sound.While much of the double album leans into introspection and slow burning emotion, “serious” cuts through with a more direct, rhythmic energy. The visual builds on that tension, adding a sense of immediacy and intention that reframes the track within the wider project.Hex thrives on contrast. Across the album, he moves between the hazy vulnerability…

Portugal’s flagship hard techno platform scales into a 21-hour continuous system.A Mainstage-driven rollout where high-BPM sequencing, B2B structures, and genre crossover lock into one uninterrupted flow.Mainstage | Sound Waves by @shotbymonicaSet for July 11 in Esmoriz, Sound Waves returns with a 21st anniversary edition engineered around endurance and intensity, running from 5 p.m. Saturday through 2 p.m. Sunday. The format stays uncompromising: one continuous cycle of hard techno and hard bounce, designed for sustained energy rather than peak-and-drop pacing.RAVERS@ Sound Waves by @shotbymonicaThe lineup balances current drivers and foundational names across the spectrum. Adrián Mills, Cloudy, Restricted, and Klofama anchor…

Another week, another DaBaby music video. This time, the rapper shares one for his song “MARINATING”. This track is taken from the rapper’s latest album, BE MORE GRATEFUL. Watch the visuals below:  View Original Article Here