The Hidden Track

A Quiet Riot Inside

With so much music constantly being released on a global scale, it’s often easy to miss local acts with real talent. Luckily, my ears were opened to neptune blood courtesy of their debut EP, A Quiet Riot...

Giants & Monsters

Back to the Power: How Giants & Monsters Rekindles Helloween’s I hadn’t listened to a Helloween album in a long time. I’d pretty much lost interest in them back in the ’90s after they released a couple of...

Sweet Little Angel

Two Legends I have, in the past, sung the praises of both Joe Bonamassa and Buddy Guy. It really is a special time to be alive, when both of these giants get to play together. From Buddy Guys massive impact on...

Pink Elephant

By Arcade Fire

After a long silence and a wave of controversy, Arcade Fire return with Pink Elephant, their first new album since 2022. Unveiled during a surprise set at Luck Reunion, the record marks a shift in tone—mixing traces of...

Spider Lilly

By King Diamond

The Long Wait Since 2007 King Diamond hasn’t released a full-length album since Give Me Your Soul… Please in 2007. Some of the delays in releasing new material are due to the following reasons: Medical condition...

Aaagh!

By Republic of Loose

The Good Old Days 2006 was a hell of a year in Ireland. We had fat wallets, cracking weather and were living in blissful ignorance that the Celtic Tiger was dying. The airwaves were full of the likes of Cascada, Sandi...

Only Dust Remains, by Backxwash

Only Dust Remains

By Backxwash

A black trans woman walks into a studio……want the punchline? I’ll tell you in 40 minutes and 51 seconds. Backxwash Zambian-Canadian rapper and producer Backxwash is not a household name by any means. I...

Ça Fait Plaisir

By Deluxe

The French moustache gang is back with a new album.If you don’t already know them, allow me… Deluxe is a silly, crazy French band who doesn’t believe in sticking to a particular genre. They all sport pretty...

Getting Gone

By ERNEST, Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg to Date Snoop Dogg is, and has been for some time, one of the biggest names in the Hip-Hop world. With several albums, collaborations and various other ventures, he’s one of the most recognised names in the...

Sentient

By Santana

A Bit About Santana Carlos Santana is ranked among the best guitarists in the world. Having started his music career in the 60s, Santana was a huge inspiration to many. Being hugely inspired by rock and blues in the...

No Different

By The Love Buzz

The Love Buzz is a band on the rise, and definitely one to keep an eye on. I’ll admit, I may be a little late to the party—but hey, better late than never! I discovered them recently during an acoustic session at...

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Forever Howlong

By Black Country, New Road

The departure of Isaac Woods In 2022, 5 days before the release of Ants From Up There, frontman and lead vocalist Isaac Wood left Black Country, New Road for good due to mental health issues. Although Wood left the band...

Lonely People with Power cover art

Lonely People with Power

By Deafheaven

Deafheaven Deafheaven are an American rock band with a heavy focus on black metal. What started off as a two piece with singer Kerry McCoy and guitarist George Clarke, has grown to be a 5 person initiative. The band...

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Portrait of My Heart

By SPELLLING

SPELLLING’s Tia Cabral Tia Cabral, a.k.a. SPELLLING ,hails from Oakland, California, and resides within the experimental and progressive pop world. I first came across SPELLLING with the release of their 2021...

Muéstrame el Camino

By Tarantula

Tarántula has released a new album after years in limbo. In the past, a robbery of their gear cut their musical journey short. They almost had an album ready to go at that time. Now, the band has reunited and revisited...

Y

By Y

The pandemic isolation was tough on everyone—especially in the artistic world, where money is often tight and so much depends on social gatherings. But even in the most difficult situations, resilience can thrive...

Too High to Cut My Hair

By Little Feat

History of the Band Little Feat The band Little Feat formed in the year 1969 in California by vocalist and guitarist Lowell George. They originally also consisted of bassist Roy Estrada (both of whom formerly played...

Hackney Diamonds

By Rolling Stones

The Band to Date Hackney Diamonds is the latest release of The Rolling Stones. The legendary rock band, who initially formed in 1962, are amongst the most influential and long lived bands in the world. With such ground...