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Photo by Matt LudinAlmost there!There was never much doubt that John Prine would be represented in this list, and, although a number of his songs appeared in the original writers’ lists, the iconic and most covered song of his has duly found its place, at No. 2. Two writers voted it No 1.In the late 60s, when Prine was in his early 20s, he was delivering to a Baptist old people’s home and was sufficiently moved to write a song about old people and disadvantaged people on his epic song Hello In There. It appeared on his debut album 3…
HEALTH have released a new single, A.L.O.N.E. Giving off some very cool Twin Peaks vibes, particularly in the intro, it’s no surprise to hear from vocalist/guitarist Jake Duzsik that, “We wrote this song immediately after David Lynch died, which at the time felt significant. “Then it ended up coming out much later and it seems to have lost almost any meaningful connection to that event, even for me. There is some sort of life lesson in there but I’m not sure what it is.” The track is taken from the trio’s forthcoming EP ADDENDUM, which is due out on April…
The Sideshows: The Sideshows(Boom Bird | Via European Phonographic)LP | DL | StreamOut 10th April 2026BUYHEREFollowing on from the explosive single Brand New released back in November 2025 which heralded the birth of The Sideshows, rock’n’roll royalty Sami Yaffa and Rich Ragany release their self-titled debut album. This is a collaboration which is set to illuminate the world of rock’n’roll as they infuse it with their own brand of raw energy, carefree spirit and passionate delivery which has fuelled so much of their work to date.There are some things in the world of music that were always meant to happen…
Australian maverick Daevid Allen was a key conspirator in the first incarnation of the legendary Soft Machine, who came together in Kent in 1966. But before they could record their debut album, Allen left to form Gong in France, after being denied re-entry to the UK following a European tour. Now, a decade after his death, Allen makes a ghostly appearance with his old band. “I was in Gong between 1999 and 2010,” explains saxophonist Theo Travis, who has also been in the Soft Machine fold for the past 20 years. “I recently uncovered a recording I made in 2001…
The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen has been bitten by a second animal on tour while supporting AC/DC.The first bite came onstage at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on May 29, 2024, where they were supporting the Aussie rockers on the European leg of their Pwr Up dates. In between songs, Momsen was bitten by a bat and required a series of rabies shots.”There’s a fucking flying bat on my leg right now,” she told the crowd after performing Witches Burn. “Can someone help me, please? I must really be a witch.”This week, prior to their performance at Estadio GNP…
Electronic music visionaryREZZtoday unveils her newA Shift In PerspectiveEPout now viaHypnoVizion. A Shift In Perspectiverepresents a bold evolution in REZZ’s sound, pushing her signature hypnotic world into darker, more kinetic electro landscapes. Each track is sculpted with precision, where tension and negative space drive a sense of forward momentum, and sonic textures unfold with meticulous intent. The project carries a cinematic pulse, with compositions that move from moments of melodic clarity into off-kilter, layered rhythms that build toward climactic peaks, creating a listening experience that feels both unexpected and unmistakably hers. Across the EP, REZZ treats each track as a…
The single offers another glimpse into her upcoming six track EP Crush!, due May 1 via United Masters. The project leans into glossy, feel good sonics and playful storytelling, moving between pre-party excitement, dancefloor energy and the hazy glow of the afterparty, with production from jkarri and WAVSDNTDIE.Following earlier release “Touch bby”, Essosa continues to showcase her versatility, blending flirtation, R&B textures and club ready rhythms while nodding to both iconic and contemporary influences.It’s been a defining run for the London based artist. With co-signs from names like Kaytranada, Missy Elliott and Kali Uchis, and a recent Don Toliver sample,…
London-based alt-R&B/pop artist Tala Yunis enters a new chapter with her sophomore EP All IN TIME, arriving ahead of the EP is her latest single, “God’s Favourite.” It feels less like a milestone and more like a quiet statement of self-belief.Yunis has been steadily building momentum, with her music featured in Love Is Blind and Ginny & Georgia, but what sets her apart is her story. Born in Palestine, raised in Israel, and now based in London, her artistry lives in the in-between, shaped by cultural duality, migration, and identity.As a queer artist, Yunis brings a rare honesty to her…
Blacklight Vice (c) Steve DulsonPortsmouth Guildhall is the perfect venue for Takedown Festival, and it really defines the meaning of a ‘takeover’ event. The main hall served as the Phil Campbell Kerrang! (PCK) Stage this year, supplemented by two smaller performance areas, one of which—The Total Rock Café Stage (TRC)—is usually the café. The press room was hidden away in the maze of the Portsmouth Music Experience Exhibition. Apart from that, we were well looked after in terms of facilities, sharing the green room with the performers. I found it very surreal making small talk with the likes of Milkie…
Irish TV series Other Voices have unveiled a brilliant video of Foo Fighters giving a brand-new song its live debut in Ireland a couple of months ago. As part of the special promo behind the announcement of their forthcoming 12th album Your Favorite Toy, Dave Grohl and co. crossed the pond back in February to play a series of intimate surprise gigs – including an extra-tiny date at the 80-capacity St James’ Church in Dingle, Ireland. Below, you can see them unleash the still-unreleased Of All People just four songs into their setlist, before fans everywhere get to enjoy the…
This guitar-based pop, produced by Jeff Tweedy, is a departure from previous work.Cut Worms is singer-songwriter Max Clarke, originally from Ohio, but now living in New York. This is his fourth full-length album after Cut Worms (2023), Nobody Lives Here Anymore (2020) and Hollow Ground (2018). The album, produced by Jeff Tweedy, came about as a result of Cut Worms supporting Wilco in 2024. The two seemed to share a strong musical understanding, and Tweedy invited Clarke to record at The Loft in Chicago.The album is a change from the breezy pop of the first three albums. There is less…
An American freelance reporter kidnapped in Iraq has been released after days of uncertainty, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. Shelly Kittleson, 49, was taken on March 31 from a busy street in central Baghdad. Officials in both the U.S. and Iraq had pointed to the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah as responsible. About a week later, the group announced it would free her, saying she must leave the country immediately. In a statement, a spokesperson said Kittleson’s release came “in appreciation of the patriotic positions” of Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who had been involved in efforts…