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The Barbarians of California are back with a new album, MEGATONS. The West Coast hardcore punk band – comprised of AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno and Tinfed’s Eric Stenman – will drop their new album on August 21. “Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump,” states Stenman. “Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this later point in our lives, relieves some of that pressure. This felt so easy, and is a seamless continuation of whatever we started with the first batch of songs – just…
Nils Lassen delivers hypnotic beauty on “Under Your Spell”. The new single is his first release of the year, following an album that was released last year in collaboration with Bo Hr Hansen.The dreamy new single, for me, reminded me of those laid-back Arctic Monkeys songs, with plenty of breezy instrumentation and harsh, almost spoken-word vocals. “Under Your Spell” offers the listener a delightful blend of indie rock, art pop and lo-fi textures that are just designed to scratch that itch in your mind…. adreamy, hypnotic art-rock cut that blends indie textures with psychedelic depth and calm intensity.The layered instrumentation…
Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) and Sonic Boom (Pete Kember) have announced that their new album A ? Of When – a follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed Reset – will be released by Domino on July 10. It includes the new tracks “Graveyard” and “Lucky Charm,” which were released as a Record Store Day exclusive 7” last month. Hear a snippet below: The album features contributions from Mexico City’s Mariachi 2000 De Cutberto Pérez, harpist Mary Lattimore, British multi-instrumentalist Daniel O’Sullivan and “Steel Witch” Zena Kay on pedal steel guitar. A ? Of When will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette and…
Pixies | GANSAviva Studios, ManchesterMay 26nd 2026On the second of two sold-out nights at Manchester’s Aviva Studios, Thomas Sidwell is on hand as the Pixies tear through four decades of catalogue in a room more accustomed to high art than high volume. The band, as ever, have other ideas.Aviva Studios’ Hall is not, typically, a rock and roll venue. The vast space on the edge of town is more usually home to immersive theatre, large-scale installation art and high-concept performance, the type of place where you’re encouraged to contemplate.Tonight, the Pixies are here to make sure nobody contemplates anything for…
Leeds based R&B artist Tamara S continues her rise with the release of her new single, Take Me Away, a soulful, reflective track that blends neo-soul textures with contemporary R&B sensibilities.Known for weaving themes of spirituality, self-discovery and emotional honesty into her music, Tamara uses Take Me Away as an expression of escapism and reconnection. Inspired by the contrast between urban living and the peace found in nature, the single captures a longing to disconnect from the noise and find clarity elsewhere.Speaking about the track, Tamara explains that the song was born from her desire to escape city life and…
You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave… How many times have you heard (or said) that phrase? I’d wager a fair few over the years. And that’s just testament to how firmly embedded the Eagles’ 1976 song Hotel California is in general popular culture. This year, said song – and the album that shares its name – reaches its 50th birthday.To celebrate, we tell the story of its genesis and its making in the company of Don Henley and producer Bill Szymczyk. It’s a full-on tale of chainsaws, Mexican reggae, strict drinking hours and…
Nu-metal revivalists Blackgold have officially announced a major UK headline tour for this coming autumn. Running through October and November 2026, the trek is set to bring their energetic live performance to some of the most heavily requested alternative locations across the country.The upcoming run follows a highly successful cycle behind their 2025 release, E.P Phone Home, which already saw the masked outfit complete a sold-out regional headline sweep of the UK. This time around, the band will be stepping up to hit core metropolitan hubs alongside a handful of smaller, passionate rock communities, including highly anticipated stops at London’s…
Fires In The Distance have quietly become one of the most emotionally resonant bands in modern melodic death metal, and what makes their rise so compelling is how unforced it has all felt. The Connecticut group built their reputation through atmosphere rather than flash and pageantry. Their 2020 debut Echoes From Deep November introduced a sound rooted in Scandinavian melodic death metal but filtered through doom-laden melancholy and cinematic orchestration. By the time 2023’s Air Not Meant For Us arrived, the band had sharpened their identity considerably, leaning harder into sweeping strings, existential lyricism, and emotional pacing. Now, with the…
Sunshine Weezy sat down with Mah, vocalist of the Japanese rock band SiM, at Slam Dunk Festival for an interview. We talk about the band’s set, their devoted fans, and what it’s like bringing their high-energy sound to UK festival crowds. Mah also shares insights into their upcoming album out later this year and some fun planning in the case of a zombie apocalypse! Filmed right in the heart of Slam Dunk Festival, this is a must-watch for fans of SiM, Japanese rock, and anyone who loves discovering bands that absolutely tear it up live.Don’t fancy Patreon? Buy us a…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Ebony Primadonna and her brand new album titled The Blueprint. Las Vegas-born and Trinidadian-rooted R&B soul powerhouse Ebony Primadonna has officially released her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Blueprint, out now. A bold, intimate, and deeply personal body of work, the project marks a defining moment in the artist’s journey; one rooted in resilience, faith, and the kind of self-belief that can’t be shaken. Known as the Trinidadian Princess, Ebony Primadonna delivers an album that is more than music. it’s…
Dead Pioneers featuring Jason Williamson: The Worst Among UsDigitalOut NowDead Pioneers explore their Gothic side in a collaboration with Sleaford Mod Jason Williamson. In keeping with their body of work to date, the song addresses colonialism and indigenous experiences.Having a new Dead Pioneers song to blast out is never going to be a bad thing. The only downside – a comment made by a zine writer after the 3rd single off this record – is that more singles off the album means fewer surprises when it comes out. The flip side is that you will already be familiar with some…
The Warehouse Project has announced its 2026 seasons starting on Friday 18th September, marking 20 years since their first season at Boddington’s Strangeways Brewery in 2006, which set the blueprint for club and rave event series around the world. With its inception in October 2006, The Warehouse Project pioneered a brand new format for late-night music consumption. From its raw beginnings at Boddingtons Strangeways Brewery, through its formative years at Store Street, to its current home at the cavernous Depot Mayfield, The Warehouse Project has pioneered this seasonal format of hosting events in temporary spaces with an industrial backdrop for…