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Australia’s cult CLOSER Festival is set to make its European debut this summer, as influential underground talent SPEZ brings the concept to Bosnia & Herzegovina for the first time with an inaugural edition in Livno taking place from 24th-26th July 2026. Next to world-class music, this cultured escape offers a mix of natural beauty, wild horses, lake swimming and plenty more. Founded as an extension of SPEZ’s wider vision through Warg Records, CLOSER has previously established itself in Australia with legendary events across Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. The move into Europe marks a bold but natural next step for the…
There’s something really special about discovering a band properly for the first time after years of knowing of them – and that’s exactly what happened to me with Sevendust.I recently caught the band supporting Alter Bridge on their UK arena tour, and honestly, they completely won me over. From the second they walked on stage, I was hooked by Lajon Witherspoon’s incredible vocals, the sheer weight of the riffs, and just how perfectly every member complements each other. There were moments that gave me serious Tremonti-style energy in the riffs and atmosphere, but still delivered in a way that felt…
Northwest London alt-pop artist Essence Martins continues to carve out her place as one of the UK’s most emotionally honest emerging voices with her latest single, Can We All Slow Down.Following on from Please, Don’t Wake Me, the new release is a slow burning, hypnotic reflection on modern life, identity and the exhausting pressure of existing in a permanently online world. Built around stripped back production and Martins’ quietly commanding vocals, the track captures the feeling of emotional overload with striking clarity.Speaking on the song, Martins explains that the track was born from the pressure of “constantly being perceived” in…
Peckham’s own PS Hitsquad has announced his long awaited debut album Life on Licence, landing July 3 via House Anxiety alongside the release of new single Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.But this isn’t just another drill project. PS is positioning Life on Licence as something bigger: a cinematic, deeply personal body of work that explores trauma, institutionalisation and survival, while pushing beyond the traditional boundaries of UK drill into what he calls “post drill”.Built as a fully conceptual album rather than a collection of singles, the project captures PS reflecting on his rise from Peckham’s Zone 2 movement to becoming one of…
Artist of the moment Florian Picasso returns to FLUID with Pretty Lies, a four-track EP that moves between trance, acid, speed house and hard dance while continuing the producer’s shift towards a more high-impact, club-focused sound. Following the release of lead single‘Dior’earlier this year, the EP builds on the fast-paced, melodic direction Florian has been leaning into across recent releases. Across all four tracks,Pretty Liesbalances euphoric hooks with heavier percussion and rave-driven energy, designed with both festival stages and club spaces in mind. Over the years, Florian Picasso has steadily evolved beyond the progressive house sound he first became associated…
Based in Cashel, Ireland, “James Darcy” delivers heartfelt tones on “Before It’s Time to Leave”. The cinematic opening, with soft horns and a gentle piano tone, really welcomes you in with open arms, almost like seeing a friend again after a few years…. a cinematic and emotionally rich folk track that quietly leaves a lasting mark.His vocals are once again absolutely stunning, and how he has not got tens of thousands of plays on all of his tracks is actually beyond me. This is a stunningly captivating song with emotional vocals and pristine instrumentation.Lifted from his latest EP, the song…
Hailing from Coffs Harbour, Australia, “Daydrunk” delivers a deeply affecting piece of indie folk with “Arithmetic”. It’s a truly moving song that transforms personal trauma into something that can move anybody who listens to it…. a beautifully organic indie folk track that turns raw emotion into something quietly unforgettable.It’s organic at its core, with a delightful smattering of fingerpicked guitars, all wrapped up with those captivating vocal tones.It’s a very emotional song with tones that reminded me of “Bon Iver” and “Sufjan Stevens”. “Daydrunk” is an artist who just confirms that statement I always seem to make about Australian acts.…
Long Beach artist Vince Staples shares White Flag, the second single from his upcoming album Cry Baby, with another stark visual statement. Following Blackberry Marmalade, the rollout keeps things direct: a White Flag installation outside LA punk club The Smell, a free band rehearsal for fans, and an El Rey Theatre album show announced from the ticket booth himself.The video moves the same way: no over-explanation, just images left to hit. Less promo clip, more pressure point.With White Flag, Staples tightens the system: live band energy, visual provocation, direct fan access, and a record built to wrestle with the noise.…
After dropping the song itself last month, The-Dream shares the official music video for his latest single, “Bring That Body”. Hopefully, we can expect a new project from the R&B singer to drop later this year. Watch the visuals below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
The “Beast in the East” – Scotland’s oldest extreme music gathering, Hordes X – has officially announced the first wave of bands locked in for its monumental sixteenth edition. The influential underground live platform will return to the twin venues of Hidden and Music Hall Dundee on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September 2026, delivering two days of heavy music discovery, old-school riffs, and boundary-pushing extreme metal.For over a decade and a half, Hordes X has acted as a vital bastion of emerging grassroots metal talent north of the border, previously providing crucial early festival platforms for rising acts like…
Photo: Eleanor PetryFeaturing his trademark “relaxed” vocals and playing, Zoom 97 is the second single from Kurt Vile’s new album, Philadelphia’s been good to me, which will be out May 29th via Verve Records. As Zoom 97 glides along, we’re taking on a car journey through Vile’s thoughts as much as the physical space that he travels through.Speaking of the new album, Kurt Vile has said: “This is my ‘bringing it all back home to Philly’ record, I’m treating it like my last record [surely not – Ed’]. I put everything into it. It’s my best vocal record. It’s my…
breakkaway have returned with Run away with me, their second new single of 2026. The NYC collective’s expansive new single follows Portrait set on fire, which dropped in March and became their first release since they signed to the legendary Epitaph Records. “Run away with me is a song I wrote at 17, capturing what it meant to be a teenager for me: struggling to feel anchored anywhere, small acts of rebellion, and friendships bigger than romantic love,” says vocalist Jessica Li. “Looking back from my early 20s, the song feels like my own coming-of-age story, full of a beautiful…