Classic Cuban recordings will soon have a new outlet to the world as Sony Music signed a deal Tuesday to distribute the catalog of the state-owned label. Sony, one of the three major global labels, said it would exclusively license overseas recordings from Cuba’s Egrem dating as far back as the 1960s. “This landmark agreement […]
REO Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath dies
Reo Speedwagon guitarist Gary Richrath has died, the band announced on its website and Facebook page Sunday. He was 65. Band frontman Kevin Cronin said in a message that “my longtime friend and collaborator Gary Richrath passed away earlier (Sunday).” He did not disclose a cause of death.
Trudy Reveal Second Single ‘Behave’
“Trudy sound like they’re stumbling into greatness” – DIY Ladies and gentlemen, hot off the block it’s the kids that pop your cotton socks off, Trudy baby. Hopeless, romantic Trudy. These nowhere boys will leave you love drunk and weeping into your whiskey. With hollywood-tinged melodies and raucous guitar, they spit grit in the teeth of a […]
Caspian share new single ‘Arcs of Command’ / FFO: Red Sparrowes, This Will Destroy You / Album out 25 Sept 2015
Today, atmospheric post-rock band Caspian have shared their brand new song ‘Arcs of Command’ from their forthcoming album ‘Dust and Disquiet’ which is due out on 25th September 2015 via Big Scary Monsters. The band have shared ‘Arcs of Command’ via the estimable ‘Post-Rock’ Facebook group. The track really calls to mind previous Caspian material […]
Stream PINE’s New Song “Waste” From Their Upcoming Split w/ Dead Leaves
Sept. 15th, 2015– You can now stream PINE’s new song “Waste” from their upcoming split with Ohio’s Dead Leaves. The song is streaming over at New Noise Magazine and will be out on 7″/Digital on Nov. 6th via Take This To Heart Records. The female fronted indie/rock band PINE’s new song brings to mind early 90’s post grunge bands […]
The ‘Movements’ EP by The Lightness of Being is OUT NOW!
The Lightness of Being aren’t your average rock band – guitarist Sam has played in a salsa group, while drummer Sergio is also a minimal DJ. It’s not only their musical backgrounds that are diverse; singer Gabriel is originally from Singapore, Sam has lived in Japan and the US and Sergio is from Poland. The […]
Naomi – ‘Rivers Run’
INTERVIEW Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, radio presenter. Naomi has more than one string to her bow, but one thing she has more than anything is focus. That focus is why, even at 19, the Manchester girl is tipped for the very top. “I love singing, playing guitar, piano, ukulele, but my favourite thing to do is […]
London based four piece Electric Litany
When Alan Parsons – renowned songwriter, musician and engineer for the likes of The Beatles (‘Let It Be’, ‘Abbey Road’) and Pink Floyd (‘Dark Side of the Moon’) – says a band could be ‘the next Radiohead’, then that band is a band who are worthy of taking seriously. Such is the case for […]
Introducing: The British Centre for Music & Enterprise (BCME)
Get hands on with the only top class music school in the Midlands Based in Leicester, the British Centre for Music and Enterprise (BCME) is a ground breaking new facility built with one purpose – to teach the young music lovers of today how they can shape the music industry of tomorrow. The state-of-the-art campus […]
Nina Jones Resurrects a Classic with new single ‘Purple Rain’
Based in Newport, South Wales, Nina Jones is the latest vocal jewel from a country which boasts a stellar musical heritage. At just 17 years old, hers is a voice which already holds the maturity and depth of singers well beyond her years. Her new single is a cover version of the iconic Prince track […]
Franklin Lake going ‘Supersonic’ with new four track EP
Fantastic new EP released through Universal distribution on Friday 31st July Tipped by the industry as the next big thing in Urban Pop, Franklin Lake is made up of Tay Starhz, Jude Read, Carl Hainsby, Tom Marvin & Ed Goacher. The London based five piece exploded online and have established a hardcore fan base which is […]
Cherry White new EP- ‘Staring at the Sun’
Folding the old school songwriting smarts of Fleetwood Mac into the contemporary edge of the Raconteurs, London based four piece Cherry White are an immediately impressive proposition. Their in your face indie-blues sound is highlighted by great hooks and high energy, blending genres in a way that sets them apart from more pigeonholed bands. Currently […]