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Hailing from York, England, singer-songwriter Barny Skinner debuts his solo project Barndancer with the strong alternative rock single “Open Season.”… abrilliantly raw and honest lo-fi debut, seamlessly blending jangly indie nostalgia with warm Americana vibes.The single is also the lead track from his upcoming debut album, and I honestly find this track rather brilliant considering it is a debut offering. He is a DIY artist, and you can easily hear that in the track, but not in a way that makes it sound terrible. It’s in a way that makes it sound raw and honest, with his vocals especially sounding…
ZZ Top founding drummer Frank Beard has died at the age of 77, following a series of health battles. The news was confirmed in a post shared on ZZ Top’s website and social media platforms.”Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas,” writes guitar Billy Gibbons. “His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top. The band of which he was part for six decades is going to keep on keeping on as he had wished.”The news comes…
Anthemic songs of hard times and hope amidst the 99%.Now well into his sixth decade, Michael McDermott keeps on producing records of quality from his home city of Chicago. The eagerly awaited Flowers From The Graveyard features eleven songs written by the artist and played by a well-honed band of collaborators that includes his wife, Heather Lynne Horton, and most of the team who played on his 2022 dual-release Lighthouse On The Shore and East Jesus.The songs bear many of the hallmarks of a McDermott album and it bristles with opening chords that grab the attention and hold it until…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Sk8tie and his brand new single titled “Cost Me Alot”. Jacksonville, Florida rapper Sk8tie, the stage name of Khiry Bivins, is back with his new single “Cost Me Alot,” a raw and confident record that puts the realities of building an independent music career front and center. Out now, the track captures the sacrifices behind the ambition, turning Sk8tie’s personal journey into a statement about what it really takes to chase a dream on your own terms. For Sk8tie, that…
On the weekend of October 1 – 4, Aftershock Festival will once again hit Sacramento’s Discovery Park for four stacked days of music. As well as headliners My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil and Tool, the bill also features about nine normal fests’-worth of bands, including Killswitch Engage, Sleep Theory, Paleface Swiss, A Day To Remember, Queens Of The Stone Age, Danny Elfman and dozens more. It’s massive, is what we’re saying. The fest have now released stage times for the weekend, so you can get planning your movements… Thursday, October 1 Aftershock Stage8:25 PM My Chemical Romance6:20…
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, as they built steadily into award-winning independent artists who draw inspiration from the 70s to write songs based on their own experiences for the 21st Century. Americana UK’s Martin Johnson caught up with Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester to discuss their all-important third album, It’s A Joy To Be Alive. For those who have followed their career to date, the title of the new…
As part of the 30 YEARS ADE Icon Series: a spectacular new dance production by Dutch National Ballet and ISH Dance Collective at Gashouder, bringing together ballet, hip-hop dance and electronic music around one of the most iconic ballets of all time. On Wednesday 21 October, Swan Lake Remixed for ADE by Dutch National Ballet and ISH Dance Collective is part of the cultural opening programme of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026. This large-scale live experience brings together classical ballet, hip-hop dance, electronic music and digital art in the monumental setting of Gashouder. Themes from Swan Lake, such as longing,…
Junction 2’s decision to spread its 10th anniversary celebrations across different dates worked well, with the 25th July J2 x fabric edition feeling both impressive in scale and surprisingly intimate. Despite the huge production, the crowd retained a niche, underground feel that suited the fabric collaboration perfectly. The Woods delivered a unique festival atmosphere, with the setting among the trees adding something genuinely special. Gabrielle Kwarteng b2b Peach were a standout, particularly as the sun began to set through the trees. Their set felt almost magical, weaving in UK influences throughout while maintaining the energy and unpredictability of the day.…
In 2009, a full 40 years after the death of the Rolling Stones’ founding guitarist, the respected Reuters news agency released a story that was picked up by thousands of publications around the world. The headline read: “New suspect emerges in the possible murder of Brian Jones.” More than half a century after his death, Jones has become one of rock music’s most enduring true-crime obsessions. Every few years, a new witness, suspect, documentary, book or podcast emerges promising to solve the mystery once and for all. None has managed it. Instead, each fresh theory only adds another layer to…
‘LIE’ the brand new single from Mac Lloyd is an audible tale of lust and willingness to be lied to if it means you can get your kicks. Sometimes in life we don’t want or need to know the truth, we want to be lied to. Ignorance is bliss as they say.Following on from the well received single ‘Skin To Skin’ this track explores a different realm of soul music, drawing deep inspiration from legends like Al Green, Marvin Gaye and more contemporary artists like Son Little and Mac Millers later work in Swimming & Circles. Lie was released on…
Rapid rising brother duo Osaze & Marcus have called on Nigerian heavyweight ODUMODUBLVCK for a new version of their viral Afroswing hit ‘Splendid’.Already responsible for pushing the duo firmly into the spotlight, ‘Splendid’ has racked up millions of streams and views after initially taking off through a TikTok dance challenge. The track went on to peak at No. 2 on the UK TikTok Charts, No. 5 on the UK Viral Spotify Charts and No. 1 on the Nigeria Viral Spotify Charts. Now ODUMODUBLVCK brings his unmistakable cadence and charisma to the record, trading verses with the brothers and adding another…
Kanye West has premiered the official music video for his Don Toliver collaboration, which is titled “OK”. This track is taken from the rapper’s latest album,BULLY. Watch the visuals below: “OK” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW ON APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY DIRECTED BY BIANCA CENSORI pic.twitter.com/rdO8OMBtEm — ye (@kanyewest) August 17, 2026 View Original Article Here