Things get retro with First Aid Kit’s new video

The Swedish Americana duo take us on a trip back to an 80’s prom with video for Fireworks.  Klara and Johanna Söderberg, aka First Aid Kit, give a retro prom night video a mysterious twist as all but the two teens are transfixed by a white light at the dance. The melancholic track is the latest release…

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Mumford & Sons to receive Trailblazer Award at Americana Awards

The AMA UK confirmed today that the British four-piece are to receive the award in recognition of their achievements for the genre.  Mumford & Sons are set to be honored at this year’s Americana Awards with the Trailblazer Award which celebrates UK artists who have taken an exceptional path, inspiring others to follow in their…

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Gigs and tours you can’t miss in 2018

Take a look at all the touring goodness coming up in 2018 for you.  There’s a whole lot of great gigs coming to the UK this year including punk & rock from The Used, Waterparks, Moose Blood and All Time Low as well as country music and Americana talent with The Wandering Hearts and Brothers…

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Jeff Rosenstock has dropped a new record

American punk-rocker Jeff Rosenstock surprised fans with the release of his newest album on New Year’s Day.  POST- is out now via donation download on bandcamp and will be released on CD/vinyl on 23 March via Specialist Subject Records (Europe) and Polyvinyl (US). Jeff Rosenstock wrote POST- in a double-wide trailer in the Catskill Mountain town…

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Records to get excited about in 2018

Here’s 15 albums to look forward to in 2018 including Fall Out Boy, Moose Blood and Brian Fallon.  After looking back on the best albums of 2017, it’s not time to get excited about new music coming your way in 2018. The list is long and, boy, is it good. With new albums rumored from…

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The Gaslight Anthem set to play Governors Ball Festival in June

It’s time to get that shortness of breath from excitement – because our favorite band are back and they’re playing New York’s Governors Ball from 1 – 3 June.  New Jersey’s The Gaslight Anthem have been confirmed for the festival as their first show after the announcement of their hiatus in Augsut 2015. And what’s even…

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Jared Hart shares new EP ‘Past Life Regression’

The Scandals’ Jared Hart had a very special Christmas treat with his newest EP Past Life Regression.  Just before the year was up, frontman of New Jersey punks The Scandals Jared Hart has shared a four-track EP on 22 December which features re-recorded full-band versions of songs off the singer’s 2015 debut solo album Past Lives…

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Favorite albums of 2017

Putting my two cents into the annual listings – a totally and entirely personal POV of awesome musical goodness produced this year.  2017 was an excellent year for music and to pick a filtered list of the best stuff is a tough choice with the amount of good new releases produced over the last twelve…

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All Time Low will open for themselves on upcoming UK tour

Is this the best ATL Christmas present for UK fans ever? Definitely.  On their UK tour next March in support of new album Last Young Renegade, pop-punk band All Time Low have announced they’ll be playing their debut record So Wrong, It’s Right in full as support. UK fans have been eagerly waiting to get their chance to see…

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TrueHeights recruit big names for their brand new charity campaign

The video features cameos from The Smiths, Nothing But Thieves, Madina Lake, Bang Bang Romeo and more. Today TrueHeights have released an acoustic charity single produced by The Vamps’ Connor Ball – the video for the single sees members of The Smiths, Nothing But Thieves, Madina Lake, Dirty Thrills, Anavae, Bang Bang Romeo, Bloxx, I Divide, The Lottery Winners, Go Primitive among notable models and social media celebrities make an appearance.…

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