Right off the bat, one knows that “Our Days” by Cam Mannix is going to be an infectious jam. Instead of kicking off with a guitar hook, “Our Days” starts with drumming and synths and I’m hooked. Then the bass follows and well, I’m in love with “Our Days”. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer Mikko Gordon (Idles, Arcade Fire), Cam says this of the song of … Continue reading LISTEN: “Our Days” by Cam Mannix
Taylor Hughes, aka Pure XTC (stylised as pure xtc) has unleashed a brand new track, “Lighter”. pure xtc released her debut EP, Nobody’s Home in 2021 and her sophomore EP, Shed My Skin in 2022. She not only writes and sings, but she also plays the drums, guitar, bass, keys and is classical trained on piano, violin, and cello. Music pours itself out of pure … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Lighter” by Pure XTC
From their latest album, The Awakening, symphonic metal icons, Kamelot, have released their latest single and video, “New Babylon” that also features Melissa Bonny. The Awakening debuted at #2 on the US Current Hard Music Albums shart and #27 on the Current Album Sales chart and are embarking on a North American headline tour with Battle Beast and Xandria in August. On the song, founder … Continue reading WATCH: “New Babylon” by Kamelot featuring Melissa Bonny
If I’m honest, Small Miracles had me hooked at the opening bass riff. Everything that followed was icing on the cake. Hailing from Cardiff, Small Miracles are Finn Pelling (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jim Webster (keys, organ), Steve Kenward (lead guitar), James Sarson (bass) and Lucas Eldridge (drums). On their track, “Mercury”, Small Miracles says, This track is a critique of toxic masculinity and a … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Mercury” by Small Miracles
Toronto based D.I.Y pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Aviv has released her latest single, “Jimmy’s House” with delicate vocals that are filled with depth and emotions. On “Jimmy’s House”, Aviv says it is A song about worry, particularly anxiety caused by physical distance. We grow so used to that person always being there and when they aren’t, and you’re left alone, you become lost. With her … Continue reading LISTEN: “Jimmy’s House” by Aviv
I love all things the 80’s, but mostly the music, and Cardiff’s Mr Bewlay satiates my 80’s craving with their song “Samurai Dancer”. I am immediately transported back in time to where music was fun, bright, and covered in day-glo colours that could reflect the sun. But what’s even better is the video for “Samurai Dancer”. “Samurai Dancer” is a fully puppetted journey created by … Continue reading WATCH: “Samauri Dancer” by Mr Bewlay
Goddamn I love a song that is fun and “Fun” by Elliot Lee is that song. They could be the love child of Abba and Kylie Minogue. Maybe there is no accordion in “Fun” but it sure sounds like there is one and that made me shout, hell yeah when I first listened to the song. Of the song, Elliot says, ‘Fun’ is a song … Continue reading LISTEN: “Fun” by Elliot Lee
As a daughter and granddaughter of US Airforce and Navy veterans, I was more than excited to sit down with Robynn Shayne to discuss her latest single, “Coming Home”. No stranger to supporting the troops, Robynn has played with Gary Sinise for Salute to The Troops and she wrote the song about every son, daughter, father, and mother who went off to war and left … Continue reading A CONVERSATION WITH…Robynn Shayne
South Wales based Ratoon formed with social media during the pandemic. So, I can confidently say they are a relatively new band to everyone’s radar, including my own. After lockdown, the four piece of Jack Garrett (vocals, rhythm guitar), Sam Davies (lead guitar), Matti Huxtable (bass), and Eifion Davies (drums) threw themselves into a recording studio with renowned producer Richard Jackson. On the song, the … Continue reading LISTEN: “Someone Else” by Ratoon
Australia’s four-piece Lipstereo recently released their EP Live at Bakehouse and while the band covers a multitude of themes including nostalgia, relationship issues, parental entanglements and the importance of sincerity it is within three tracks that clocks in at a mere 9 minutes and 27 seconds. Hefty topics for a short amount of time. But Lipstereo nails it perfectly. Live at Bakehouse, their sophomore EP, … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Live at Bakehouse by Lipstereo
Just like the song itself is a fiery, emotional, and a goddamn anthem, so is the accompanying video for “Gammon”. Opening with part of speech from Pissed of Trannies, “Gammon” is even more empowering and of the song, Casper James from the Telgate has said, How can I feel proud of a country that’s never felt proud of me? The only pride I feel is … Continue reading WATCH: “Gammon” by Telgate
Say hello to Bella Dose. The fierce foursome recently released their single “(Man)ifest” and even have the likes of Shakira even dancing to their music. You know, if they have the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer shaking her groove thing, then there’s gotta be something there. That something is charisma, uniqueness, and talent mixed with a whole lot of Latin flavour. The Latin flavour is from … Continue reading DISCOVER: Bella Dose
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