Ward Thomas unveil new acoustic video

Country-pop duo have shared the video for the acoustic version of Lie Like Me. The track is taken from their upcoming new album Restless Minds, the follow-up to their chart topping album Cartwheels and out on 5 October via Sony. The video beautifully showcases the band’s killer harmonies and songwriting skills. You’ll find yourself tapping away to…

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Larry And His Flask announce first album in five years

Listen to new track This Remedy, taken off the band’s new album out on 12 October via Xtra Mile Recordings.  Larry And His Flas have announced their new album This Remedy – their first set of new music in five years. The band is also releasing the album’s lead single and title track. The Bend, OR-based band is…

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Album Review: Rise Against – The Ghost Note Symphony Vol 1

If you’re a sucker for acoustic versions of punk and alt-rock like we are, this album is going to take a special place in your heart.  Illinois punks Rise Against have released a hauntingly beautiful record with Ghost Note Symphonies Vol 1. Taken from the band’s back catalogue, the record features fan favorites that have a lot…

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The Faim announce debut EP for September

Summer Is A Curse will be out on 7 September via BMG and will include the band’s recent single and title track.  After kicking 2018 off with extensive global touring, headlining their first ever sold out shows, and releasing three massive singles and videos, Aussie band The Faim will release their debut EP Summer Is A Curse…

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The Story So Far release new single with ‘Upside Down’

Taken from their upcoming LP Proper Dose, which is out on 21 September via Pure Noise Records.  Pure Noise Records and West Coast rock band The Story So Far have announced the band’s forthcoming album, Proper Dose. Out on 21 September, the album delivers a powerful, eleven-song statement of purpose. TSSF revealed their lead single, Let It…

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SWMRS reveal new track ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’

It feels like it’s been forever but new SWMRS music is here for you.  Oakland punks SWMRS have a new track for you! Berkeley’s On Fire is the band’s first new material in a while and might be the sign of a new album, the follow-up to 2016’s Drive North? SWMRS are headed to the UK…

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You need to listen to this first single from Mercy Union

The band features members of The Gaslight Anthem and The Scandals – so you know it’ll be good.  And to confirm that theory, Mercy Union are here to share new single Chips and Vics, off of the band’s upcoming debut record, The Quarry, which is set for release on 19 October. Mercy Union includes The Gaslight Anthem drummer Benny…

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New All Time Low video? Yes, please!

Do you like cake, colourful graphics and pop-punk? Then there is nothing stopping you from watching this new video for Birthday.  Baltimore quartet All Time Low have shared a super-instagram-worthy and colourful new video for Birthday. And yes there’s cake, like, ALL the cake. Currently busy with their Summer Ever After tour with Dashboard Confessional, the…

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Happening this week: The 2018 Heavy Music Awards

So here’s all the deets on nominations, performances and more. Following its launch in March 2017, the Heavy Music Awards – the only fully independent, fully democratic programme of its kind – has established itself as one of the most exciting events on the heavy music calendar. Earlier this year, at a packed launch event…

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Maxïmo Park’s Paul Smith announces new solo album ‘Diagrams’

Plus, hear new single Silver Rabbit which is out now.  Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith returns this October with brand-new solo album Diagrams, a release that strips bare his work to this point and ploughs fresh songwriting pathways. Now onto his fourth record as a solo artist, Smith continues to sharpen his skills via a keenness to…

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