Four-time Grammy-Winner Kacey Musgraves’ new single is everything

Check out the video for Rainbow now – it’s a stunner.  In tandem with her breath-taking performance of new single ‘Rainbow’ on the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards, Kacey has shared the song’s official music video. Directed by Hannah Lux Davies (Ariana Grande, ‘Thank U, Next’), the cinematic visual is a heartfelt message of hope for anyone facing…

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The Nightmares announce debut EP and release new single

Their self-titled EP is out mid-April and you can get a taster of it right now.  The Nightmares are a brand new four-piece outfit based in Wales, purveying keys-driven, melancholic alt-pop. They’ve just announced that their debut EP will be released on 12 April and its first single, the beauteous Adore, is out now. Vocalist…

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Album Review: Mantra – Dreamland

West London’s Mantra are releasing their debut album Dreamland on 15 February.  Since their formation in 2016, West London’s Mantra have mesmerized listeners with spellbinding melodies propelled by powerhouse riffs and thundering drums. Dreamland was recorded with producer Tom Dalgety (Royal Blood, Ghost, The Pixies) and showcases their explosive sonic prowess. The seeds of Mantra were first planted…

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Album Review: Ryan Bingham – American Love Song

The award-winning singer-songwriter is releasing his highly-anticipated new record tomorrow.  Out 15 February via Axster Bingham Records, American Love Song is Ryan Bingham’s sixth studio album. Co-produced with renowned guitarist/artist Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan), the LP was recorded at Arlyn Studios and Public Hi-Fi in Austin, TX with additional recording at Matter Music in Los Angeles. Bingham…

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Album Review: Avril Lavigne – Head Above Water

The sk8r girl is back with her new album and first new music in six years. “This is me and my fight,” Avril says about her new record. “This album tells my story.” And that it does. Head Above Water is an powerful, emotional statement that cements the singers status as one of our generations’ best songwriters.…

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Dave Hause announces new single, new record and UK dates

2019 is looking good for Dave Hause – and we’re all in!  Acclaimed Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter Dave Hause has announced his brand new studio album titled Kick . Out on Friday 12 April via Rise Records, Kick is Hause’s fourth solo outing that finds him carrying on in the voice and tradition of classic American songwriters,…

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Listen to Sean McGowan’s new single

Auto Pilot arrives just as the singer-songwriter kicks off his UK tour.  Taken from Sean’s warmly-received debut album of last year, Auto Pilot is another prime example of the perfectly preened and poetic indie-pop that made Son Of The Smith such a rewarding listen. Brimful of Sean’s distinctly wry social observations and set in vividly relatable situations, Auto…

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EP Review: The Sunday Sadness – The Sunday Sadness

Dark pop listening pleasure courtesy of The Sunday Sadness coming your way this Friday.  Bordeaux, France-based Dark Pop/Electro band The Sunday Sadness will be releasing their self-titled EP on 15 February. The boys in TSS are mainly influenced by artists like the 1975, HOME, Chase Atlantic, BTS and My Chemical Romance. They started writing with…

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Avril Lavigne shares latest track off her upcoming new record

Featuring Nicki Minaj, Dumb Blonde is serious stan material.  Eight-time Grammy nominee and global recording superstar Avril Lavigne has released her new track Dumb Blonde featuring Nicki Minaj, via BMG Records. The single gives fans another glimpse into her forthcoming album, being released this Friday, 15 February. The release comes after Lavigne teased the song on her Twitter…

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Bluebird Cafe is back for the 2019 edition of C2C

Not long now until the UK’s biggest country music festival is back for another huge year.  From Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2019, The O2, London will see country legend Keith Urban headline C2C for the very first time, with Lady Antebellum and Chris Stapleton returning for the seventh annual festival, hosted by the…

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