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Photo by Thom CThe New York Times recently published a list of what they say are the “30 Greatest Living American songwriters”, and while it was nice to see Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Brandy Clark make the cut, there were some very glaring omissions (Randy Newman, Tom Waits and Jason Isbell were noted angrily on social media, while others argued that having spent 60+ years in the USA, Joni Mitchell deserved to be listed) but for me, it was the absence of Lori McKenna that was perhaps the most criminal.While McKenna has a sparkling catalogue of hits that she’s…
Originally published in Uncut, September 2010. Retreat to the West Highlands of Scotland and find PAUL McCARTNEY. Here he works the land, dodges the long-distance brickbats from his old bandmates and embarks on his own, homebrewed solo career. “I needed to get back to ‘me’,” says McCartney. “I’d got too far away from who I was.” IN OCTOBER 12, 1969, out of the blue, a Detroit radio station began announcing that Paul McCartney was dead. The shock claim was picked up by coast-to-coast newspapers and conspiracy theorists, who scoured Beatles lyrics and photographs for evidence. A theory was put together:…
The manager of Bucharest’s Beraria H Herastrau says that she’d never seen anything like it. An enormous beerhall in the Romanian capital, it’s not a place unfamiliar with thirsty customers, and lots of them. But as the pre-party for Iron Maiden’s return to the city, hosting the now-customary Eddie’s Dive Bar for this spot on the Run For Your Lives Tour, it was something else. “I’ve never seen so many shirts!” she says in disbelief. “It was literally everyone, like a uniform. We did kararoke, and it was all Maiden, and some of the people could really sing. “And,” she…
Little Simz’ flawless headline slot crowned a blistering day in the capital. Performances from WAR, KOKOROKO, Lady Wray, and Joy Crookes shone bright as Simz proved once more why she is one of the UK’s most revered artists.As the sun blazed above Brockwell park, an undeniable summer vibe permeated the South London heat with undertones of Arsenal winning the league. Spread over five stages, a lineup teeming with the very best in jazz, hip hop, soul, funk, era defining legends, and emerging talent, Cross the Tracks hit all bases.The temperature was already creeping its way over 30 degrees by the…
Iceage: For Love of Grace & the Hereafter(Mexican Summer)LP | CD | DLOut nowIceage return with album six, a fantastic ride through a myriad of wonky post-punk grooves. This could just be their best album to date.4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5BUY HEREAs a band that have constantly developed and expanded their sound across their previous five albums, the arrival of For Love of Grace & the Hereafter sees Danish post-punks Iceage hark back to the more stripped-down urgency of their debut. However, where New Brigade fuzzed with the urgency of youth, 15 years on, the band have honed their craft…
Roger Daltrey has reacted to Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice’s recent claim that heavy metal was invented by The Who.Daltrey, 82, says his bandmate Pete Townshend was the first rocker to push onstage antics and volume levels to the extreme, inspiring other artists who are often cited as having invented the genre.He tells Rolling Stone: “We were the first heavy metal band.Latest Videos From Louder You may like “We were just different than everybody else. Americans don’t really know the Who from the early 60s, but as the drummer of Deep Purple said recently in a magazine, ‘The Who started…
Mississauga, Ontario-based progressive thrash metal outfit Guardians of Purgatory have officially released their ferocious new single, “Guardians of Hell.” The track delivers an intricate showcase of the band’s signature style, which pairs classic speed metal velocity with technical, modern precision.Formed in December 2025 by multi-instrumentalists Rylan Jones (vocals/guitar) and Magnus Chien (bass), the project has quickly evolved from a solo studio concept into a high-driven collaborative force within the Canadian underground scene. The duo previously made waves in January 2026 with their independent debut single, “The Man in The Padded Cell,” which rapidly amassed over 8,000 streams across digital platforms.…
Tyler Arceneaux, Fusion Zydeco BandThis time around, we’ve got new albums from a brace of Coreys, a new single from a feted musician and poet, plus a landmark anniversary for a beacon of Louisiana music.MoMojo Records are releasing a new album from veteran Zydeco accordionist, singer and songwriter Corey Arceneaux, boasting the proud title, Accordion Man. Arceneaux started performing professionally in 1991, following in the footsteps of his great-uncle Fernest Arceneaux and great-grandfather Ferdinand Arceneaux. Continuing the family’s 90-year tradition of playing Zydeco music, the veteran Corey is joined, in the Zydeco Fusion Band, by sons Desmond Joseph, Corey’s eldest…
On the hottest day in Scotland so far this year, ALT BLK ERA and their crew brought the heat to the Garage’s G2 with a support lineup of local performers Kleo and Lo Rays. Kleo has got to have one of the most interesting concepts that I’ve heard in a while, performing as what is to be conceived as an AI artist with all the creativity and none of the actual AI. She creates hyperpop/darkpop music while exploring and unpacking topics of consumerism and what it’s like growing as an artist in an age where artificial intelligence is at an…
Our Sunshine Weezy at Slam Dunk Festival chats to Oliver Baxter from Broadside as they talk about the energy of their festival set and also dive into the band’s latest album, unpacking the themes that run through their music — especially the importance of connection, honesty, and creating songs that can resonate with people who might be going through difficult times. To finish things off, things take a lighter turn with a fun round of “I Think They Know,” a music quiz that puts Oliver’s knowledge to the test and rounds out the interview with some laughs.Don’t fancy Patreon? Buy…
For those who have never made the pilgrimage, it is tempting to describe Uprising simply as a metal festival. But that reductive label does a disservice to something that has, year after year, evolved into something far more nuanced, community-focused, and gloriously independent than the word “festival” tends to conjure. This is not a corporation in a field, nor is it a branding exercise with a few guitars. Uprising is a congregation of the faithful, a gathering of the tribe, and in 2026, it once again delivered on every promise it has ever made to the people who love it.Split…
Good CharlotteSlam Dunk NorthTemple Newsam, Leeds24th May 2026Louder Than War writer Dave Beech, assisted by Sally Hirshman, heads to the Northern leg of the UK’s premiere punk, ska and metalcore festival to celebrate 20 years of Slam Dunk.For most, Slam Dunk weekend signifies both the start of summer, and the start of festival season and, given the weekend’s forecast across both sites, there’s little doubt that summer is indeed finally upon us. Queueing up at wristband exchange, there’re as many people liberally applying suncream as there are downing rapidly warming cans before entering the festival proper.The first thing we notice…