High Fives & Stage Dives

The track is taken off Rosenstock’s new record POST-, out on 23 March via Specialist Subject Records.  Jeff Rosenstock certainly knows how to start 2018 the right way – by surprise releasing his brand new album POST- on New Year’s Day for free download/donation on Bandcamp via Quote Unquote Records. He also announced that Specialist Subject Records will give POST- a physical release on vinyl,…

Set for release on 11 May via Xtra Mile Recordings, the album will be followed by a UK tour.  The album’s first single Off the Rails, released earlier this week, sears along with an e-bow guitar drone thrumming underneath while Seán gives the lyrical equivalent of an arm around the shoulder and kiss on the…

Billy Bragg, OneDa and Fickle Friends step forward to support the charity’s vital work.  Music Venue Trust places the ability of artists to develop their careers at the heart of its mission to protect, secure and improve grassroots music venues. These small, independent venues act as the research and development department of the UK Music…

The Bournemouth emo punks are having a perfect start to 2018.  Originating in the seaside town of Bournemouth, these guys formed in 2015 and have now signed to Common Ground records. Their cover of As It Is’ Dial Tones quickly reached 20,000 views and soon after the band recorded their demo for Overboard. Wolf Culture have since gone on…

Because the LGBTQ+ community are legends. Following its Premiere on Gold Flake Paint, Nervus are excited to share their celebratory new video ‘The Way Back’ taken from their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Everything Dies’ (to be released March 9th 2018 through respected UK Independent Big Scary Monsters). The video is comprised of footage submitted by…

Read the band’s full statement regarding Chapman’s leaving the group.  “After nearly 9 years together, today we announce that Mikey has decided to part ways with Mallory Knox. As a band, we respect his decision and wish him well for the future. 2018 marks a brand new chapter for the band and we’re excited to…

The track is the latest release off the band’s latest album Entertainment, out now via Equal Vision Records.  With Not Warriors Waterparks do what they do best – pop-punk – but add a dash of electro synths in the mix. The new track comes just ahead of their UK tour which kicks off next month. The explosive (literally) video…

And it’s going to sound beautiful – obviously.  Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is set to release Johnny Cash: Forever Words – a collaborative album consisting of songs created from Johnny Cash’s unknown poetry, lyrics, and letters set to music by an astounding array of contemporary artists on 6 April.   When…

The gig is a special Sunday Lunch show at The Lexington on 11 March.  Following the news of their two now sold out shows at London’s Electric Ballroom on 9 and 10 March, The Hold Steady have announced a third, very special London live date. On Sunday 11 March the band will host a special…

This is a game-changer.  Live music hub MusicPlanetLive has announced £1 Million of incentives and grants to support emerging UK artists and promoters. Over the next six months MusicPlanetLive will be funding artists, projects and events up to £5k each across the UK. In addition to the grants, the site is designed so artists, venues…