FORTY years from debut performance at London’s 100 Club, INSTIGATORS return in August to headline a ‘Vive Le Rock Presents’ showcase event, supported by London-based Brazilian ghetto punks FANTAZMAZ, and QUICK ROMANCE. Instigators – Andy Turner (vocs), Dan Le-Billon (drums), Gary Jackson (bass), and Simon Mooney (guitar) – also head to Southern Poland for the…
Read articleRemembering Robert Johnson born on this day in 1911, described by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as “the first ever rock star.” And celebrating Sam Cooke who on this day in 1962 released ‘Bring It On Home To Me.’
Read articleNew Jersey-based alt rockers DEARDARKHEAD preview first full-length album in over a quarter of a century with ‘Letting Go,’ the spellbinding instrumental featuring The Psychedelic Furs, Nada Surf, and Ryan Adams keyboardist, Joe McGinty. Long-player ‘The Pendulum Swings’ releases July 10 via Fertile Crescent Records. Taking their name from the Samuel Ferguson poem ‘Cean Dubh Dilis’ –…
Read article‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ released on this day in 1971, and also opening track of 1973’s ‘Living in the Material World’ album.
Read articleQUEER, two-spirit artist with Metis roots LIV WADE prepares to follow-up 2024’s ‘Radios And Buffalos’ EP with new five-song collection, ‘Fur Queen,’ (via Meriläinen Müsic Inc.). Current single ‘Carolina’ – a dramatic, classic storytelling ballad – has its roots in the struggle against the worldwide erosion of civil liberties. “We tried to showcase how cruel…
Read articleP R I N C E Released on this day in 1987, second single from double album ‘Sign o’ the Times’
Read articleGLOBETROTTING JONATHAN DAY – sounding like a prime Matt Johnson – lifts the veil on new alt folk, world music single, Café in the Valley of the Fire Church (via Revolver/Warner Records). Day (vocs/guitar/percussion) and his band Niimi Day Gough (vocs), Simon Smith (bass), Meinir Olwen (harp), and Adam Knight (vibraphone) sing in English, Welsh…
Read articleReleased on this day in 1977: PARLIAMENT’s ‘Live: P-Funk Earth Tour’ double album. Top three live album of all times…?
Read articlePATRICK CAREY and his ‘Out On The Eaves’ project finally lift the cloak on latest album ‘With No Reflection’ at an all but sold-out vinyl release show May 15 at ‘Off The Wall Arts’ Memphis, TN – with special guest Will ‘Bonnie Prince Billy’ Oldham. “Will Oldham has held a sacred space in my psyche…
Read articleSOUTH Cornwall’s THE HEAVENLY BODES are back on the road tomorrow (Tuesday 5th) with the lo-fi garage psychers set to preview several new songs from upcoming debut album – released via Fuzz Club. The Heavenly Bodes were formed in 2023 through chance meetings at kernowbeat shows in Falmouth. The Heavenly Bodes liveMay 05: Sheffield, The WashingtonMay 06: Norwich, The HollowayMay 07: Oxford, Common…
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