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“You call that a fucking mosh pit, Leeds?” Bryan Garris’ lip curls slightly to suggest there’s a hint of real disdain for Slam Dunk North’s not-quite-wholehearted efforts to rip itself apart for Knocked Loose’s brutal lesson in violence on Sunday evening. It’s understandable. After having seen these twin stages packed way past the sound desk for most of the day, there seems to be a slight dip in numbers for hardcore’s finest. Regardless, those not here are missing the most ferocious performance this festival has ever seen. Technically an off-date from their European stadium tour in support of Metallica, tonight…
Songs of love and hate with a layer of ghostly eeriness.When the Eagles reunited to stage their Hell Freezes Over TV special, Don Henley famously said that “For the record, we never broke up, we just took a 14-year vacation.” The same margin of years separates Diana Darby’s new release, Otterson, from its predecessor, though the advantage of being a solo artist is that internecine warfare is unlikely to be cited as the cause of such a long hiatus.Houston-born and raised, after graduating high school at 16 Darby moved to Los Angeles in order to put some distance between herself…
David Jarman’s recent visit to Woodstock in his AUK ‘For The Sake Of The Song’ feature may well have whetted the appetite of Joni Mitchell fans (here), of which I have been one for over half a century. Witnessing footage of her ‘Joni Jam’ appearance at Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival in 2022 was all the more poignant for me given the lengthy rehabilitation after her 2015 brain aneurysm. Brandi Carlile played a significant role in encouraging Mitchell’s return to the stage; their friendship is encapsulated in the four mesmerizing minutes of Carlile’s song Joni, from her 2025 album Returning…
Newcastle, UK singer-songwriter “Tim Camrose” delivers a deeply moving performance on “Break The Chains”. The track hits your ears from the get-go with a delightful blend of shimmering acoustic Americana and nostalgic tones…. a heartfelt, bittersweet Americana-tinged track that balances grief and uplift with a standout guitar solo.As soon as Tim Camrose’s vocals come in, you get this heartfelt British voice that is sure to win the international community over. The song was written during a trip to New York with his late wife, and it carries genuine emotional weight, balanced between grief and resilience, with his honest vocals showcasing…
A memorable change in direction in this celebration of rural Celtic communities.Leeroy Stagger, born and raised in rural Vancouver Island before moving to southern Alberta, is a prolific artist. Pilgrimage is his thirteenth studio album, having started with Beautiful South in 2005. It is a departure from his previous work, which could be broadly described as electric guitar-based pop, although, of course, this doesn’t fully do it justice. Many of his earlier songs feature Beatles-style melodies, but slide and steel guitar are also heard at times, and there is enough of a twang to firmly place it in the americana…
London-based electronic music community and event series Blanche announces its 2026 Ibiza residency. Following two consecutive summer seasons on the island, Blanche moves to Chinois Ibiza for three exclusive Tuesdays in June: 2nd, 9th and 16th. June 2nd line up has been unveiled, with Afshin Momadi, Arodes, Enza, Marten Lou, Mont Rouge kicking off this hattrick of special events. The island has been part of Blanche’s story for three summers now. The first two gave the brand its foundation in Ibiza, a community of regulars, and an understanding of what kind of room it wanted to be in next. Chinois…
TALK TALK’s Spirit Of Eden has a mythology to match the music’s spellbinding potency. In an edited extract from his new book on the group, Graeme Thomson ventures into the disorienting darkness of Wessex Studios circa 1987 to shed new light on the making of an unrepeatable masterpiece SHORTLY after news of Mark Hollis’ death became public knowledge, on the evening of February 24, 2019, Talk Talk’s de facto fourth member, co-writer and co-producer Tim Friese-Greene, posted a piece of music online. It was the demo of “Eden”, the second track on the group’s momentous 1988 album, Spirit Of Eden, taped…
Other worlds beyond our wildest imaginations, humankind making incredible leaps, experimentations and discoveries surrounding the stars, amplification of the human body or mind, great battles between humans and extraterrestrial creatures. A good sci-fi book adaptation can have it all. Many amazing writers have taken to the sci-fi genre to showcase some stellar tales and characters, such as H.G. Wells, Andy Weir, Mary Shelley and Ursula K. Le Guin, featured countless times as some of the best names to search for when scouting sci-fi of quality. Hugo Gernsback defines the speculative fiction landscape as “a charming romance intermingled with scientific fact…
Lost Girl is stepping into a bolder new era with her latest single ‘Wild’, the follow up to March’s anti romance release ‘Romeo’. Taken from her forthcoming EP EGO, the Reading born artist leans fully into an intoxicating electro R&B sound while embracing a more unapologetic and empowered side of herself.Sultry, confident and direct, ‘Wild’ sees Lost Girl shedding inhibition and reclaiming her femininity with striking honesty. Speaking on the release, she explains: “Wild is about me claiming back my sexuality after years of not feeling comfortable in my feminine energy. This song is fun and allowed me to let…
There’s a certain energy when Juls and Projexx connect and new single ‘Rarri’ keeps that streak alive. Bringing Valiant into the mix, the Ghana, Jamaica and UK link up delivers a track built for late nights and packed dancefloors.Driven by a hypnotic, bass heavy groove, ‘Rarri’ leans into a grittier sound while still carrying the smooth, melodic touch that’s become synonymous with Juls’ production. Projexx and Valiant glide across the beat with effortless chemistry, creating a track that feels both raw and luxurious at the same time.Juls describes the record as “gritty, rough, and raw but still smooth and sexy,”…
Monterrey sister-trio The Warning return with Ego, an explosive Spanish-language single out now via Island EMI Label Group. Driven by punchy guitar, razor-cut riffs, tight rhythm pressure, and Paulina Villarreal’s visceral screams, the track lands among their heaviest releases yet.Lean and forceful, Ego turns ego-driven negativity into full-volume defiance.The official video extends that pressure visually, following its broadcast premiere across MTV Live, mtvU, and the Paramount Times Square billboards.The band says:We loved shooting Ego! This music video is all about reclaiming your power, embracing confidence, and standing tall in your identity…even when the world is watching. It’s always so special…
Oritsé Williams returns with Miracle, a reflective new single shaped by self-talk, emotional pressure, and the quiet fight to keep going. Opening a more personal solo chapter for the JLS founder, the track moves into something restrained, direct, and emotionally exposed.Built on repetition, space, and a close vocal centre, Miracle mirrors difficult thoughts looping before slowly turning into resilience.Produced by MAK10 and co-written with Moelogo, the single blends melodic R&B, Afro-Island, Afro, and Amapiano influences without overcrowding the feeling.Opening his upcoming two-part debut project, Miracle sets a clearer independent chapter in motion. For FM PRO, Oritsé talks vulnerability, restraint, legacy,…