Holloway Road announce new single Under Cover

Not long until country duo Holloway Road take the stage at London’s first Country Music Week and their full headline tour kicks off  later this month. Now the band has announced the release of a brand new single Under Cover out to stream and download on 22 September! Jack & Robert said: “We couldn’t wait to…

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Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings returns for 2018 and excitement would be an understatement

Ever dream of one of your favorite artists putting on a festival entirely curated by themselves with all the bands you love, or know you will love? Well, Frank Turner did exactly that earlier this year and now the festival is back for a second year.  If anyone knows how to do festivals it’s Frank…

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FIGHTBACK returns for 2017 to help save Grassroots music venues

After a successful inaugural 2016 launch of FIGHTBACK at London’s Roundhouse, Music Venue Trust are back for 2017 with another round of venue-saving charity goodness.  Do you love live music? Do you adore the atmosphere of a small venue with all it’s cracks in the walls, the beer stains and the absence of air condition…

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Country duo Ashton Lane confirm new single and European tour

Glasgow-based country two-piece Ashton Lane will be releasing their latest single Breathe You In on 27 October. The duo also have confirmed a string of European shows kicking off at Millport Country Festival this weekend. Breath You In, co-written by the duo (Esther & Tim O’Connor) with James Duffin & Jacqueline Tessier, tells of a longing…

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London Americana quartet The Wandering Hearts set to play The Borderline

Calling all Americana & Folk fans! London-bred four-piece The Wandering Hearts will take over the Borderline in October.  On 24 October to be exact! The band just recently supported none other than Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as they played London’s BST Hyde Park in July. You can grab tickets from the ticket agent of…

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Beach Slang’s Alex James announces new Quiet Slang EP

Lead singer of Philadelphia punk rock outlet Beach Slang, Alex James, has shared news of his upcoming EP as Quiet Slang.  Almost since the very beginnings of Beach Slang has Alex James been performing and recording a sort of parallel universe version of the band’s songs as slower, more mellow versions – suitable titled Quiet…

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Country singer-songwriter Kenny Foster announces UK shows

Attention UK country fans – Kenny Fosters is headed your way this month!  Country singer-songwriter Kenny Foster released his debut album Deep Cuts earlier this year featuring the lead single Stand. Now he has announced a run of tour dates in the UK & Ireland in August, kicking off later this month in Limerick, Ireland and will…

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Bruce Springsteen *finally* announces Broadway details

It’s the announcements Bruce buds wide and far have been waiting for – The Boss is playing an eight-week run of shows on New York’s Broadway THIS fall.  It’s safe to say the top of the bucket list for most Springsteen fans is to see him play a show in a small venue. Considering his…

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Summer playlist: Songs to blast out loud when the sun is shining

There is nothing quite like taking a drive and blasting the stereo on full volume, singing your little heart out and having no care in the world. If you don’t have a car (like me), just turn your headphones to ignorant levels and take a stroll through the park… it’s almost the same. Caution: May…

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Three reasons you need to be part of #FIGHTBACK

Last Friday the Music Venue Trust announced they’ll be holding a gig to support the fight against venue closures around the UK. The venue: London’s Roundhouse. The artists? Not booked. Lighting and sound? Not booked. So why should you buy tickets for this? Let me tell you why: You’ll help save the UK’s live music…

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