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FM PREMIERETHIS IS SHIT return with Moloko Plus, a high-voltage rock-techno single from a band name that definitely skipped the “brand safety” meeting. The track feeds into ΛV, their second album, where guitars, live-band force, and electronic pressure are wired into one restless system.Behind THIS IS SHIT, composer Loïc Louraco turns his rock roots and electronic production instincts into one hybrid system.THIS IS SHIT by Christophe CrénelFormed in 2017, the trio first shaped that collision through the EPs / and // in 2018, followed by /// in 2020, closing the project’s first creative cycle.After a more difficult start to the…
British hard rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jack J Hutchinson has announced the upcoming release of his next studio album, Soul Believer, alongside the premiere of its heavy, riff-driven title track single and accompanying music video. The video is below, stream the single from the usual places, and pre-order the album now.Scheduled to land on Friday 22nd January 2027 via Earache Digital, the 12-track collection serves as the highly anticipated follow-up to his 2024 hit record, Battles, which famously scaled the upper reaches of the UK Official Independent Charts. Co-written and recorded alongside producer Josiah J Manning across Momentum Studios in…
Lamento is a tense, hard-hitting Spanish/ Catalan short film about the risks women face simply by existing in public spaces.Written and directed by Ruben Sanchez, this film is a masterful portrayal of the extreme stress women are put under in public spaces, especially spaces made for enjoyment. We meet Ana at a party in a hugely atmospheric truck depot in Barcelona, where it is common to party outdoors with music blasting from cars, car boots serving as bar spaces. We meet her dancing until of the guys approaches her and starts intensely violating her personal space. He spills drink on…
TNA Wrestling’s AJ Francis has managed to combine his love of music and wrestling into one persona. Be it within WWE or TNA, Francis has often been a highlight of any stable he’s been part of, but after falling out with his last two tag-team partners, the leader of First Class is now going solo — and he’s looking forward to it. Soundsphere sat down with the man who calls himself TNAJ Francis to discuss his run in TNA Wrestling, his music, and much more. Image credit: TNA Soundsphere: First Class has had a small revolving door of members. Is…
Alt-pop punk rockers RiotWeekend are stoked to release their bouncy and feel good new single “Last Of The Autumn Leaves” on 27th May. The band comment on the release:“Last of the Autumn” leaves is a proper pop punk romance song perfect for the summer! Studded belts, tattooed arms and the excitement of new love. It’s a song we’ve been playing live for a while and always knew it would be on our new EP, although it really came together in the studio where we added lots of harmonies and a little extra spice!The track is the opener from the sophomore…
Now that we’re in May, we’re closing in fast on Call of the Wild and we’re going to be back for another year! So we’re getting to know as many of the bands set to play the Trailblazer Stage in 2026 that we can pin down. Thieves of Liberty headline the Friday.Simple things first – where are you guys from?We’re from the North East of England.How long have you been playing together as a band?This lineup has been working together since January of 2023.Where does the name of the band come from?Unfortunately, there’s no amazing backstory behind the name. We…
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…