Write a comment Artists come and go, and if they stay around for more than 10 years, there’s very often band member changes. Not so much with Little Big Town who have been together for 22 years, and have the original 4 members all still loving their craft.
Write a comment The Canadian multi-instrumentalist has been around now for nearly 14 years, but a car accident has meant that there has been an understandable hiatusher production for a couple of years.
Write a comment Gengahr are just about to start a tour which sees them crossing continents, all the way down to Auckland in New Zealand to spread the word of their latest album, Sanctuary, which is due for official release on the 31st January.
Write a comment Fake Laugh has established himself as a serious contender now as an artist that can compete in the streaming charts with his unique sound and brand.
Write a comment Billy Ocean has been back in the mainstream public eye more and more over the last few years, making regular radio appearances and still performing his hits around the world.
Write a comment Ireland can be proud of its contribution to popular music, not just the superpower of bands like U2, but with a huge range of tradition, pop and more eclectic artists, there is a new wave of excitement being created through talented artists who are being given opportunities to showcase their undoubtable talents.
Write a comment Seafret are a London based Indie-pop duo Jack Sedman and Harry Draper. Originating from Bridlington, their name reflects their closeness to one of England’s coastal towns. Since their first EP release in 2014 they have been consistent in their production of songs that are growing them a loyal army of fans around the UK.
Write a comment With four previous UK number ones, an impressive total of 67 weeks in the UK top 10 over their four decade career and over 100 million records sold worldwide, the Pet Shop Boys need little introduction.
Write a comment British rap has evolved steadily over the last 40 years and is more mainstream now than ever. It's getting young people into a genre of music that they can really relate to.
Write a comment What's not to like about David Keenan. His journey into music is something of fairy tales - running away from his home in Dundalk in Ireland at the tender age of 17 to find the ‘disappeared’ in Liverpool.
Write a comment We all want to start the New Year happy, so Oh Wonder’s new release would be the perfect place to start. The alternative pop duo of Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht have released some awesome tracks since their first EP in 2015.
Write a comment Hannah Grace could soon be ruling the music world with beauty in her music.
Write a comment You may not have heard the name of Camden Cox before, but this London based singer is about to get a lot of attention for her style, vocal delivery and natural talent.
Write a comment The resurgence of folk music, thanks largely to bands like Mumford and Sons and artists such as Ben Howard, has opened the door to many new talents who can now commercially make inroads into the music industry.
Write a comment If you’re going to have music with rap in it, you have to be able to show passion and anger, and not just with the vocal line - it has to come through all of the musicianship.
Write a comment With Nomeansno now officially retired, Fugazi on indefinite hiatus and Sonic Youth extremely unlikely to tour again after the acrimonious marital split of Kim and Thurston there’s very slim pickings, gig wise, for those of us Generation X’ers with an affinity for US post-hardcore, indie, noise rock.
Write a comment Upcoming Irish singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill impressed a London audience on Thursday, marking her final performance of 2019. After a successful year - including opening stadium shows for the legendary Sir Tom Jones, playing at key UK country music festivals (British Country Music Festival, Country 2 Country, Body & Soul) her fans seemed keen for her closing headlining gig at The 229 Venue.
Write a comment Lana Del Rey finished her USA fall tour on Tuesday night supported by a range of special guests, including Lukas Nelson (son of the great Willie Nelson), former The Walkman frontman Hamilton Leithauser, Nikki Lane and Lissie; the acts were seemingly included to suit the Nashville music culture and crowd, adding a little extra spark and interest to the show. This ultimately invoked a country theme for the event, which seemed to favor the city's music scene.
Write a comment Last night I caught up with Olivia Jean at Rough Trade NYC. Well known for her previous lead role with Garage goth band The Black Belles, who were formed by Jack White in 2009, the alt-rock artist has now started to establish herself as a solo act.
Write a comment On October 25th, we attended Willie Jones’ performance as part of his UK tour supporting Michael Ray. Performing a blend of Country, soul and hip-hop, there’s definitely plenty to talk about this singer from Shreveport, Louisiana.
Write a comment This Monday we caught up with Nashville-based country band Old Dominion in Manchester. Over the last few years, they’ve made several appearances in the UK, including performing with Thomas Rhett, playing at the Country to Country Festival as well as their UK tour last November. Now it seems they have established their name firmly in the UK country scene, seeing the sizeable number of fans that turned up in support of this band. In this review I have included the songs that made the biggest impression on me.
Write a comment Irish Country artist Megan O’neill is about to release her latest single “Rootless” on October 25th. The song is from her forthcoming album.
Write a comment Brighton-based indie up and comers Penelope Isles released their long-awaited debut album Until The Tide Creeps In through Bella Union this month.
Write a comment Icelandic folk pop sensations Of Monsters And Men are back with their long-awaited third studio album Fever Dream, and while it’s tremendous to have them back, it’s a very different band we welcome into the limelight this time round.
Write a comment Last Thursday we attended Michaela Anne's first UK headlining show at The Islingon in London. Having already eased her way into a UK audience the previous night supporting Madeline Orange solo at The Islington Assembly Hall - this was her time to shine with a full band behind her.
Write a comment This Eternal Life is the fourth album release by multi-instrumentalist James Parkinson, who goes by the name of One Cure For Man.
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Write a comment Nashville based country star Michaela Anne was part of the lineup of the AmericanaFest, which took part in London this week.
Write a comment This week we caught up with Alt Rock/Grunge band Slothrust at the Deaf Institute in Manchester, Wednesday 23rd.
Write a comment After a few listens to Revelation, most listeners can find that the album does not always follow the pure reggae sound, as it is influenced by other genres, and hence results in a very unique sound. The work of Lee “Scratch” Perry is one of its own, with no similar record we can compare it to.
Write a comment The Darkness is a british hard rock band, influenced by the glam-rock genre in their usage of distorted guitars, power chords, blazing solos and a focus on the vocal side of the music in most of their pieces.
Write a comment The talented singer, songwriter and producer, has released a new single titled “Anybody out There” as of the 7th December. The song features strong themes of love, and other people’s company, sometimes even what happens when these things are missing.
Write a comment White Lies, the post-punk English band, known for the successful “To Lose my Life” record, and their follow-up “Ritual.”, have very recently released a new single for their upcoming album “Five”, expected to be released on February, 2019.
Write a comment South African groove-rockers' concept album tells the story of life over the last two years as one of their country’s hardest working bands.
Write a comment The Australian country star Morgan Evans is increasing his traction obtained by his acclaimed record “Things that we drink to”, released in October 2018, with a series of new intimate sets called “Highway 1 Sessions.” The song “Young Again” was released as of 5 Dec 2018.
Write a comment Last week, the well-known British alternative rock band released their third studio album after a couple of months teasing the aesthetic and some singles from the album on their social media.
Write a comment Write a comment During their latest tour, we caught up with the popular roots-rock sisters, Larkin Poe. On a cold Wednesday night in Islington, it soon became clear there was heated interest in the rock duo with the length of the queue alone; it was also quite an impressive venue too!
Write a comment It’s been half a decade since 1990s grunge icons Alice In Chains (AIC) released an album. But, as with most good things in life, it’s absolutely worth the wait. And as a reward for our patience, the band has given us another music video, this time for their track Never Fade.
Write a comment With a sound rooted in classic rock and storytelling that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable, Leonie Jakobi is making waves with their new single, “I Deserve to Shine.” A high-energy, old-school rock ‘n’ roll anthem, the track is an empowering declaration of self-worth and resilience. But this is just the beginning—there’s much more to come, including a debut album later this year that promises to bring the spirit of Springsteen-esque live energy to listeners everywhere.
Write a comment Maisy is an artist whose storytelling and raw emotion have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. With her recent two-part EP Wonderlust making waves and an exciting UK tour alongside Jamie Miller on the horizon, she is tipped to become one of the next big household names in music. We caught up with Maisy to talk about her latest projects, dream collaborations, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Write a comment Jon Allen is kicking off 2025 with a bang. With his new album Seven Dials on the horizon and the recent release of his gripping single White Gold, the British singer-songwriter is ready to take his cinematic, story-driven sound to the stage. Rooted in the dark, atmospheric history of London’s underbelly, Seven Dials promises to be his most immersive work yet. We caught up with Jon to talk about the inspiration behind his latest tracks, the excitement of touring with The Luna Kings, and what’s next on his journey.
Write a comment Harleymoon Kemp returns with a new upbeat country-pop anthem, ‘Back in Tennessee’. An exciting name in UK country music, her rich musical heritage is undeniable. Her father is Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp, her mother Shirlie Kemp rose to fame with Pepsi & Shirlie and Wham!, and both Harleymoon and her brother Roman are godchildren to the late George Michael. Over the past few years, Harleymoon has been making her own mark on the country music scene, performing at sold-out shows, securing prominent festival slots, and hosting popular events.
Write a comment In this exclusive interview, we ask Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals to dive into the inspiration behind the latest single, "Chrysalis," and how it symbolises a personal journey of transformation. Bailey opens up about her creative process, the joys of collaborating with renowned producer Ian Barter, and how her evolution from solo artist to band leader has shaped her sound. She also reflects on what it means to be compared to iconic artists like Taylor Swift and Daisy Jones & The Six, while staying true to her roots in Cornwall's vibrant "Kernowfornia" music scene. From performing at major festivals to intimate gigs, Bailey shares the magic of live shows and what fans can expect from The Locals' upcoming performance.
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Write a comment With her signature Oklahoma twang and gripping storytelling, Kaitlin Butts has been steadily gaining momentum in the country music scene, amassing millions of monthly listeners on Spotify and earning praise from critics who believe she deserves even greater recognition. Rolling Stone describes her latest album as "unafraid to test boundaries."
This summer, she took the stage at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Under the Big Sky, and is currently touring the U.S. with Dierks Bentley. Next week, she’s set to join Flatland Cavalry for a UK tour. I caught up with Kaitlin to delve deeper into her journey and what’s next. Also, listen below.
Write a comment The internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, House Gospel Choir, is celebrating a decade of groundbreaking music with the release of their highly anticipated second album. Leading the charge is the uplifting and soulful track "GLOW," featuring collaborations with Rudimental and Afronaut Zu. Released today, August 9th, under the newly launched label Swear Down Music by the Choir's founder and Creative Director, Natalie Maddix, "GLOW" exemplifies the group's signature blend of beats and bass with powerful vocal harmonies.
Write a comment Venbee is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter whose dance and electronic music, with drum and bass influences, has appealed to millions of listeners. Venbee's breakthrough single "Messy In Heaven" achieved several prominent positions on UK charts and became a hit on the UK dance music scene, spending fifteen weeks at No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. More recently, she was nominated for a 2024 Brit Award and has accumulated over 200 million streams on Spotify.
Performing at this year's Beat-Herder Festival in the penultimate slot before Sunday's headline act on the main stage, Giz from Music Talkers had the chance to chat with her backstage. Watch the full interview below.
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Write a comment "Love War" marks Fiaa Hamilton's debut as a fully-formed artist. Set against a backdrop of dramatic, full-intensity electro-tinged pop, her voice exudes a finesse that instantly feels like an old favorite. With a compelling backstory, Fiaa has plenty of tales to tell.
Write a comment Cassa Jackson is an independent artist who demonstrates that rising artists can carve out a name for themselves and achieve significant success without major backing. With 15 million streams under her belt and notable performances at venues like Wembley Arena, as well as opening for The Jacksons, things are certainly looking up for the artist. With a new single just released, I caught up with Cassa to ask her a few more questions.
Write a comment Harleymoon Kemp, a fixture in the UK country music scene, has roots in a renowned musical lineage. Her father, Martin, is known as a member of Spandau Ballet, and her godfather was the late George Michael. Despite these connections, she modestly remains firmly grounded in her country roots. Today, she unveils her newest single, 'What Good Looks Like'.
Write a comment Today, Maya Lane unveils her latest folk-pop infused single, 'Heart for a Heart,' marking another milestone in her career. Positioned as the UK's answer to the illustrious pop/country crossover stars of the US, Lane has been steadily carving her path in the industry. With her music already gracing the airwaves of BBC Radio 1 and earning accolades from major press outlets, she has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with. With these achievements in mind, we seized the opportunity to delve deeper into Lane's artistry and aspirations in an interview.
Write a comment Millie Manders and The Shutup, the cross-genre punk phenomenon, are gearing up for a season of music releases and live performances. Ahead of their double AA-side 7” single release and UK tour, culminating in a highly-anticipated London gig on May 16th, we caught up with Millie Manders to delve deeper into their upcoming projects and plans.
Write a comment Karley Scott Collins has recently unveiled her newest single, "Marlboro Reds". Building on this latest release, she unmistakably infuses this country tune with a rockier edge, fuelled by her soulful and gritty energy. Hailing from Florida, she has earned a spot in CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2024, solidifying her status as one of the most promising emerging female artists. As Karley gears up for her upcoming European tour next month, including a debut at the C2C Festival, we were intrigued to learn more about her artistic journey.
Write a comment Corey Kent, originally from Oklahoma and now based in Texas, is a rising star in the country music scene. With over 625 million career streams and a Platinum selling status, Kent is gathering momentum with both industry insiders and fans alike. In 2023, he earned recognition as a CMT Listen Up Artist and was named a Pandora Artist to Watch. He also secured spots in The Opry Next Stage Class of 2023 and the Sirius XM Class of 2022. His impressive achievements include a nomination for the AIMP Nashville Country Awards in the category of AIMP Rising Artist-Writer of the Year.
Write a comment KillerStar seamlessly merges elements of modern and classic rock to craft a distinctive sound characterized by sophisticated harmonies, infectious hooks, and hints of art rock. Their latest album showcases a collection of unforgettable tracks that marry crunchy guitars with layered synths, gripping vocals, and dreamy harmonies.
Write a comment Billboard charting Chapman Stick® artist Michael Kollwitz has recently shared his new compilation LP, "Best of Serenity," a remaster from his award-winning trilogy of "Serenity" albums.
Write a comment From his early years, Owen Rivera demonstrated an innate musical gift. His extraordinary talents led him to share stages with musical stars like Jason Mraz, Mavis Staples, and Graham Nash. Astonishingly, his journey began with endorsement deals from esteemed brands like Soultone Cymbals, SJC Custom Drums, Tycoon Percussion, and Ernie Ball when he was just five years old.
Write a comment Causier, a Leicester native, recently unveiled his latest single, 'So Far,' featuring his labelmate Erin LeCount. Following the release of this collaborative track, we had the opportunity to interview Causier and delve deeper into his journey as an artist.
Write a comment In a fresh musical venture, two accomplished musicians, Ashley Campbell and Thor Jensen, bring their expertise across a wide range of genres, including Americana, country, bluegrass, gypsy jazz, and rock. Ashley Campbell, daughter of the legendary Glen Campbell, boasts a remarkable resume, having supported luminaries like Kris Kristofferson and The Bellamy Brothers. She also took to the stage as a part of Glen Campbell's band. With their eagerly anticipated debut album set for release in November, I had the opportunity to ask this dynamic duo some questions and delve deeper into their musical journey.
Write a comment The self-proclaimed "Appalachian country soul music" band, 49 Winchester, has recently played a crucial supporting role for one of the biggest names in the country music scene, Luke Combs. Last week, I had the opportunity to connect with their frontman, Isaac Gibson, via Zoom, where he delved into various topics, such as the surge in country music's popularity in Europe and their experience touring with Luke Combs.
Write a comment Originating from modest roots in the working-class regions of Wales, the Los Angeles-based artist Jamie Miller has risen to prominence as a breakthrough pop sensation, achieving remarkable international success. With just a single EP and a handful of singles to his name, he has garnered over a billion streams, with 'Here's Your Perfect' alone amassing more than 500 million streams and reaching #2 on Spotify's Global Viral chart. His talent has earned him praise from notable artists such as Sam Smith, BLACKPINK, Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, and Jennifer Hudson.
Write a comment Just last week, Lucas Watt took centre stage at The Deaf Institute in Manchester for his headline show—a milestone reminiscent of his idols, such as The 1975, in their early days. Building on the success of his sold-out Gullivers Manchester headline show earlier this year, The Deaf Institute marked a significant step forward in Lucas's journey. Not only did he rise to the occasion, but he also delivered a standout performance that fostered remarkable crowd engagement and interaction.
Write a comment Country singer-songwriter Tenille Arts has just finished her UK tour alongside Caylee Hammack. The Platinum-selling Canadian artist has already accumulated her fair share of accolades and has gained high visibility through singles such as “Somebody Like That,” “I Hate This,” and “Back Then, Right Now.”
Write a comment This summer, Kevin Davy White has taken his unique mix of blues, funk, soul, and rugged classic rock on a journey. He's rocked massive outdoor stages alongside Lionel Richie and Gabrielle, as well as playingh festivals from Montreux Jazz Festival to Weyfest. With popular singles like ‘Honey’, ‘Thousand Stars’, and ‘Tomorrow’, Kevin's lifelong dream comes true as he drops his debut album 'Keep Dreaming Wild', featuring the standout track ‘It Will Come’.
Write a comment Lauded for his devotion to country traditions, Tyler Booth took to the stage at the UK's C2C earlier this year. His next appearance will be at The Long Road Festival on August 26th, followed by his inaugural UK Headline tour, featuring performances in Manchester, London, and Glasgow. Booth's talent has also seen him share the spotlight with notable names like Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Brooks & Dunn, and Cody Johnson. Excitingly, he is slated to kick off Jake Owen's "Loose Cannon Tour" in the upcoming US autumn season. Through his relentless touring efforts, Booth has cultivated a dedicated fanbase, bolstered by his impressive following of over a million on social media.
Write a comment Norwegian artist Herkedal has already made a name for himself in his homeland, where he won the TV show IDOL with a mix of original material and inspired covers of songs by RY X and Tom Odell. A big attraction of Herkedal is his ability and range of vocals, shifting from Baritone to soulful high notes.
Write a comment This week we had the chance to catch up with pop artist Arum Flowers. Her new single “No Quieres” reflects her Spanish roots, showcasing R&B and latin influences.
Write a comment Dublin, Dance/Electronic duo Obskür have made their way onto the scene with popular productions like 'Bayside,' which has gathered worldwide attention. Their tracks have gained around 80 million streams collectively on Spotify alone. They’ve played shows with some of the UK and Ireland's biggest clubbing brands, including The Warehouse Project, Creamfields, Reading & Leeds Festival, XOYO in London, as well as Amnesia alongside Sonny Fodera and Danny Howard. They’ve also expanded onto the worldwide circuit. Recently, we managed to catch up with them at the Beat-Herder Festival in Lancashire, UK.
