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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Why Beach Slang’s stance against sexual violence is important

Today American punk rockers Beach Slang have released a statement of guitarist Ruben leaving the band amidst allegations of sexual assault. With this the band takes a strong stand against sexual violence – this is not only an important cause, but incredibly important in an industry that has long gotten away with not speaking out more…

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