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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…
Electronic music legend Paul van Dyk is set to return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) with an anticipated open-to-close performance at Melkweg’s iconic Rabozaal. Taking place on October 24th, this special event promises an immersive, all-night journey through sound, curated by one of the most influential figures in global dance music. A titan of electronic music and a visionary sound architect, Paul van Dyk has long been celebrated for his ability to craft emotionally resonant, high-energy sets that connect deeply with audiences worldwide. This year’s performance marks the fifth consecutive ADE appearance at Melkweg, with each edition having sold out…
Photo Credit: Mary Bruton KeatingIt was the legendary American author Stephen King who said, “James McMurtry may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation”. At the same time,much closer to home, BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris called him “the most vital lyricist in America today”. High praise indeed, and yet despite such reverence from those in the know, McMurtry’s rightful position at the top table of singer-songwriters is too often overlooked, as we instead continuously name-check the usual subjects, John Prine, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Kris Kristofferson. In truth, his reputation as one of America’s greatest living…
Starring: Elin Hall, Jack McEvoy, Melissa Lycey, Harvey Dean.It All Comes with the Cold Water is a thoughtful, intimate romantic drama.Written by Lucinda Royden and directed by Coz Greenop, this Icelandic film is inspired by a phrase from American sportsman Pete Carroll, ‘Each nanosecond of history branches off into an infinite amount of parallel universes’.‘I’m just annoyed at myself for dreaming of it’, is the first thing we hear from Ana, an Icelandic woman in her twenties, and our lead character. What she has dreamt about is a mystery, but she is comforted by her boyfriend, Theo, an Irish photographer.We…
Kiefer Sutherland | Colin AndrewNew Century Hall, Manchester18th May 2026.Four albums deep into a country and Americana career that has nothing to do with Hollywood, Kiefer Sutherland rolls into New Century Hall on the eve of his new record Grey, due at the end of this month, for a night of covers, dustbowl ballads and honky tonk. Thom Sidwell went down to check it out.New Century Hall has seen a few things in its time. The Stones. The Roses. But Kiefer Sutherland (yes, of 24 fame) in a giant hat and cowboy boots, turning a Garbage song into a country…
EVERY PRINT EDITION OF THIS ISSUE OF UNCUT COMES WITH A FREE CD, GOOD EVENING, HIPPIES, FEATURING 15 TRACKS OF FRIPPERTRONICS, COLLABORATIONS AND RARITIES FROM ROBERT FRIPP’S ARCHIVE… COMPILED BY THE MAN HIMSELF! CLICK HERE TO GET THE NEW UNCUT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR KATE BUSH: After the imperial success of Hounds Of Love, Kate Bush travelled into bolder, stranger territory, where she began to reimagine not just her music but her life – a journey that would bring both creative freedom and personal upheaval. “My desire wasn’t to be famous, it was to do something interesting from a music…
Experimental electronic artist and multi-instrumentalist Killian Walsh returns with new single ‘Let’s Play Bongos’, the latest track to be taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Ise’. Following the emotionally reflective first single ‘Let’s Float’ featuring Elise SW, the new release captures a different side of the album’s wider journey, embracing movement, release and reconnection through music. ‘Let’s Play Bongos’ reflects a point of transition within the album’s wider narrative. The track emerged from a period shaped by grief and emotional change, and channels moments where colour and energy slowly began to return. Built around hypnotic rhythms, analogue textures and a sense…
Parallel Society concludes its 2026 edition in Lisbon, Portugal, celebrating international and local pioneers across counter-culture, music, and civic technology. The two-day gathering on 6th and 7th March in Lisbon’s Marvila neighbourhood united hacktivists, technologists, researchers, activists, and artists in a live exploration of society for the digital age. The event was built on the work of Logos, a social and technological movement aiming to revive civil society and empower communities through decentralised technology and blockchain. Participants engaged with real-world prototypes for self-governance and digital autonomy, exploring alternatives to traditional state systems while fostering new cultural and civic practices. Parallel…
BBKB is a heartfelt interpretation of toxic masculinity from a genderless perspective. Featuring a reflective string section from Bristol based Berlioz Strings (The Imprints), the song explores the journey of young men, navigating turbulent lives amidst the chaos of the modern world and expectations. BBKB, standing for Baby Boys Killing Boys, explaining how manhood can be perceived through a different lens. BBKB is a collaboration from Cardiff based vocalist, producer and Disability advocate Rightkeysonly, and Bristol based producer, educator and creative practitioner Vice beats.This is the second release from their five chapter collaborative project supported by Help Musicians, raising awareness…
Oritsé Williams returns with Miracle, a deeply personal new single that explores the mental battles many face behind closed doors. Marking the first release from his upcoming debut solo project, the track signals a more introspective and emotionally honest direction for the artist.Built around themes of self-reflection, pressure and perseverance, Miracle captures the internal conversations that often go unheard. With its stripped back repetition and vulnerable lyricism, the song mirrors the way difficult thoughts can loop during challenging moments, while still holding onto a sense of hope.Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, Oritsé explains: “Miracle came from a place…