Sep 28, 2021 By Dom Gourlay If you’ve been at a gig or festival in the UK or Europe over the past couple of decades its highly likely you’ll have encountered either one or both of the Dench brothers, aka the Goodsouls. Their insatiable commitment to live music and in particular supporting new bands, most […]
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Dizzee Rascal – Graftin’ Lyrics
[Dizze talking] So what you thinkin bout london city now aye, Who dya city love [Background] West London, South London. Im the london hustler a golden grind, grind. Young hustlers we graft all the time dawn or dark, non stop UK walk. Yo as a hustler in the city before i came to stack lord […]
Frightened Rabbit Announce New Book of Scott Hutchison’s Lyrics and Illustrations
Sep 23, 2021 By Joey Arnone Frightened Rabbit has announced the release of a new book, entitled The Work, which will feature late frontman Scott Hutchison’s lyrics and illustrations. It is due out November 17 in the UK and January 13, 2022 in the US via Faber Music. Drummer Grant Hutchison’s, Scott’s brother, states in […]
Ash @ Rock City, Nottingham, UK, September 14th 2021
Sep 20, 2021 Web Exclusive By Dom Gourlay Photography by Ian Weston Rearranged three times since the tour was first announced prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, this evening’s eagerly anticipated return of Ash to a city they’ve long held an affinity with makes tonight feel like some kind of homecoming. Indeed, drummer Rick McMurray remarks […]
SR – Snap It (Remix) Lyrics
[Intro] DT5 on the beat Senseii [Chorus: SR] Two in the dots, hold it steady (Man down, man down) Snap it, stuff it, slap it Big man, hold that corn for brekky (And again) Knife work’s been on fleek How many yutes been chinged up already? (Woo) Gyal get beat and dash I got my […]
Wide Eyed: A Preview
Sep 16, 2021 By Dom Gourlay Under the Radar is off to Leicester on Saturday for the first edition of Wide Eyed. Taking place across multiple stages in the Academy, Academy 2 and Square, Wide Eyed will be showcasing some of the finest musical talents the UK has to offer right now. The full line-up […]
HANJI HANJI Lyrics and Video Song – Navaan Sandhu
Snappy! Kar lunga wait main tan mainu koi kali nai Chill ho ke socho leni tension vi baahli nai Kar lunga wait main tan mainu koi kali nai Chill ho ke socho leni tension vi baahli nai Thodi jehi tareef dassan main brief Gall vich necklace lakk ton bareek ae Hanji hanji theek ae je […]
Premiere: Dutch Criminal Record Debuts New Video For “It’s Gonna Be Okay”
Sep 14, 2021 By Caleb Campbell UK indie and surf-pop trio Dutch Criminal Record returned last month with their latest EP, It’s Gonna Be Okay. Once again the band effortlessly rides the line between indie pop and surf rock, mixing ‘60s pop harmonies, driving surf rock guitars, and glittering synths for five tracks of easygoing […]
Beenie Man Replaces Barrington Levy For London’s City Splash Festival
Beenie Man will now be headlining the City Splash Festival in London this Sunday, September 12. The dancehall legend replaces another legend, Barrington Levy, who is unable to travel due to restrictions. The festival celebrates the influence of reggae music, food, and culture in South London. The promoters announced on their Instagram page yesterday (September […]
Stereophonics Announce New Album, Share Lead Single “Hanging on Your Hinges”
Sep 07, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Scarlet Page Stereophonics have announced the release of their 12th studio album, OOCHYA!, subsequently sharing its lead single, “Hanging on Your Hinges.” OOCHYA! will be out on March 4 via Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd. Check out the new song below, along with the tracklist and […]
Public Service Broadcasting Share Video for New Single “Lichtspiel III: Symphonie Diagonale”
Sep 02, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Alex Lake London-based band Public Service Broadcasting have shared a video for their new single “Lichtspiel III: Symphonie Diagonale.” It is the latest single to be released from their forthcoming fourth studio album titled Bright Magic, due out on September 24 via Play it Again Sam. Check […]
Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Wife Release Statement Hints At Foul Play: “He Was Not Sick”
Following the death of Jamaican musical genius Lee “Scratch” Perry, his wife, Mireille Perry, issued a statement via his IG account hinting at possible foul play surrounding his death. Mireille shared with fans that Perry was not sick prior to his death on Sunday at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover. “I have no […]
Wet Leg on Their Debut Single “Chaise Longue”
Aug 30, 2021 By Andy Von Pip Photography by Hollie Fernando The Isle of Wight, located in the English Channel just a few miles off the south coast of the UK, has certainly been punching above its weight, musically speaking of late. Post-punk duo Wet Leg is the latest buzz band to emerge from the […]
Popcaan Responds To Queen Ladi Gangsta Calling Him Disrespectful
Popcaan has seemingly responded to claims by the “Double Tap” artist that he disrespected her during a meet and greeted for Beenie Man’s party in the United Kingdom. On Saturday, Queen Ladi Gangsta, who also goes by Queenie, shared on Instagram that she was upset at being disrespected by Popcaan the night before. She detailed […]
The Boo Radleys Announce New EP and UK Tour Dates
Aug 20, 2021 By Mark Redfern Britpop band The Boo Radleys recently returned with “A Full Syringe and Memories of You,” their first new song in 23 years. Now they have announced a new four-song EP that features “A Full Syringe and Memories of You” and three more songs. The band have also announced some […]
Roxanne de Bastion
Aug 21, 2021 By Dom Gourlay Web Exclusive Roxanne de Bastion is a singer/songwriter of exquisite distinction. Having released her debut long player Heirlooms & Hearsay back in 2017, she’s spent the ensuing years touring – some might say relentlessly – while adding to an already impressive catalogue of songs and memoirs. Currently based in […]
The Joy Formidable on Their New Album “Into the Blue” and Riding out the Pandemic
Aug 20, 2021 By Mark Redfern Web Exclusive Welsh trio The Joy Formidable return today with their fifth studio album, Into the Blue, which was recorded during the global pandemic restrictions. Frontwoman and guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd spent the lockdown at Bryan’s home in Utah, whilst drummer Matt Thomas remained in the […]
Pip Blom Share Amusing Video for New Song “You Don’t Want This”
Aug 17, 2021 By Mark Redfern Amsterdam four-piece Pip Blom are releasing a new album, Welcome Break, on October 8 via Heavenly. Now they have shared its third single, “You Don’t Want This,” via an amusing and colorful video for the song. Watch it below, followed by the band’s upcoming UK tour dates. Sara Elzinga […]
Get Together @ The Foundry, Sheffield, UK, August 7th & 8th 2021
Aug 12, 2021 Web Exclusive By Dom Gourlay Photography by Jacob Flannery It wasn’t long ago that the prospect of a UK festival actually happening this summer would be seen as little more than a fantasy pipedream. With the hospitality sector neglected and ostracized by a government more content with financing their mates’ private enterprises […]
Premiere: Queen’s Pleasure Share New Single “How It Feels”
Aug 05, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Paul Bellaart Dutch garage rock outfit Queen’s Pleasure has been making waves in Europe with their fuzzy psychedelic blend of garage and indie rock. They debuted earlier this year with their first EP, Panic From Dublin. Now they’re gearing up to share their debut album, Words To […]
Jessie Ware on “What’s Your Pleasure?” – The Extended Interview
Aug 03, 2021 By Conrad Duncan Photography by Carlijn Jacobs Issue #68 – Japanese Breakfast and HAIM (The Protest Issue) It is an unfortunate coincidence that in a year when dancfloors around the world were closed, Jessie Ware produced one of the best dance records in recent memory. Her fourth album, What’s Your Pleasure?, is […]
Self-Portrait: Yola
Jul 30, 2021 By Yola Photography by Yola Web Exclusive For our recurring Self-Portrait feature, we ask musicians to take a self-portrait photo (or paint/draw a self-portrait) and write a list of personal things about themselves, things that their fans might not already know about them. This Self-Portrait is by Yola. Yola (full name is […]
Premiere: PEAKS! Debut New Single “Turin”
Jul 27, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Alternative duo PEAKS! made their debut last year with their first single, “Blackout” and followed this year with “Fired Up,” earning the band fans in both their native UK and in Italy’s burgeoning alt rock scene, where they are currently based. The alt rock duo is once again back […]
Gone to Color Share New Song “Illusions” (Feat. Ade Blackburn of Clinic)
Jul 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern Gone to Color are a new electronic rock band led by Tyler Bradley Walker and Matt Heim. They are self-releasing their self-titled debut album on October 25 and now they have shared its third single, “Illusions,” which features Ade Blackburn of Clinic. Listen below. Gone to Color collectively had […]
Premiere: Lakes Debut New Single “Retrograde”
Jul 12, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Dylan Nolte UK six-piece indie-rock ensemble Lakes is returning later this month with their sophomore full-length record, Start Again. In the midst of various lockdowns, the band recorded their follow-up to their 2019 LP Constance, reflecting on especially relevant themes of mental health, isolation, addiction, and perseverance. […]
The Boo Radleys Return With First New Song in 23 Years: “A Full Syringe and Memories of You”
Jul 08, 2021 By Mark Redfern Britpop band The Boo Radleys, who in 1995 hit #1 on the UK album charts with their fourth album, Wake Up!, have returned with “A Full Syringe and Memories of You,” their first new song in 23 years. The current lineup doesn’t feature founding guitarist/songwriter Martin Carr, but original […]
Premiere: Paper Birch Debuts New Single, “Blue Heartbreak”
Jul 07, 2021 By Caleb Campbell UK noise rock duo Paper Birch formed last year in the midst of lockdown. Collaborators Fergus Lawrie and Dee Sada passed sounds and ideas to each other virtually between Glasgow and London. Over time, these ideas slowly coalesced into their upcoming debut album, morninghairwater, out July 30th on the […]
As Blue As Indigo
Jul 06, 2021 Web Exclusive By Gareth O’Malley The “difficult second album” tagline has been done to death, but there’s no denying that UK trio Tigercub went through the wringer to craft the follow-up to its 2016 debut LP, Abstract Figures in the Dark. 2017 EP Evolve Or Die found the Brighton band doubling down […]
Du Blonde on “Homecoming” and Overcoming the Pitfalls of the Music Industry
Jun 30, 2021 By Andy Von Pip Web Exclusive UK artist Beth Jeans Houghton’s fantastic third album Homecoming under her Du Blonde moniker was released in April 2021 (read our glowing review here). This time around Houghton went it alone and as well as writing the album she produced it designed all the artwork and […]
Premiere: The Wandering Hearts Debut New Single “On Our Way”
Jun 24, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Shane McCauly UK-based folk outfit The Wandering Hearts found themselves quickly gathering acclaim in the thriving UK folk scene with their 2018 album, Wild Silence. Now, three years later, the band is returning with another set of folk and Americana offerings on their sophomore self-titled album. The […]