Mark Vennis & Different Place release post-punk belter 'Empire Road'

Hailing from Petersfield, Mark Vennis & Different Place return to the limelight once again as they release their latest belter, 'Empire Road'. A gloomy mix of post-punk, indie, and that good old time rock n roll, the single gives a vivid, punchy new life to the golden era of guitar music. Sporting a defiant, hearty soul, the single's spirit carries it forward, as Different Place looks to level up their game, heading into the new year. Diving into the release, Vennis explains,

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Broken Colours unveil authentic new EP 'Could Be Worse'

High Wycombe's very own Broken Colours are back as they look to break the mould for the final time this year with their sensational new EP, 'Could Be Worse'. A four-track expansion into modern life, analysing the highs and lows of modern society, the band poise a sound that is both stadium-sized and intimately raw. Featuring three previously released teaser tracks, the project additionally sports 'Pretending', the latest single to be taken from the project. Speaking about the

Nov 241 min read

Colin Tyler releases explosive new pop anthem 'The Best of Me'

Making waves in 2025, Colin Tyler returns once again, spotlighting his latest single, 'The Best of Me'. As a funked-up guitar line takes hold of the airwaves, Tyler's sticky vocal spills over the track, cementing it as an unmissable slice of contemporary pop. Offering pounding backbeats and refreshing melodies, 'The Best of Me' sees the London-based artist head into the new year in style. Diving into the single, Tyler explains, “I wrote this song as a reflection on what it me

Nov 241 min read

Pleasure Victim unleash brooding new album 'Berlin'

Hailing from the USA, Pleasure Victim look to release their emphatic new full-length project 'Berlin'. Inspired by new wave, sex, and the alternative, Pleasure Victim has unleashed an album full of energy and brooding detail. Comprised of nine tracks, the release is just as cinematic as it is detailed, pouring a raw, synth-led design over the airwaves. Featuring the likes of 'Our Lady of Sorrows', and the previously released single 'Sweet Nothings', the band are simply just g

Nov 101 min read

Zeroz unleash new single 'The Dumbest Song Name Ever'

Making a name for themselves once again, Zeroz are back with their latest single, 'The Dumbest Song Name Possible'. Marking a new era for the band, the group looks to push forward with their dynamic hyper-rock sound. The new single highlights the band as boundary-pushing creatives, utilising their emo-tinged sensibilities and undying rock n roll spirit to forge a path that feels both incredibly exciting and distinctively unique. Diving into the single, they explain, "The Dumb

Oct 271 min read

Jack Simpson spotlights new single 'The Crucifix of San Damiano'

Jack Simpson has been making a buzz recently as he looks to spotlight his recent EP, 'Jack Simpson is Looking Up at The Trees'. A six-track offering that navigates indie-rock with his trademark wit and charm, the project has earned him critical acclaim due to its astute songwriting with finesse and maturity. The release additionally features 'The Crucifix of San Damiano', a striking effort, which tells a gripping story, complete with religious imagery and the Simpson-esque ch

Oct 211 min read

Shervin Boloorian returns with peace-calling anthem 'My Free Heart'

Returning to releasing, Shervin Boloorian is back with his new single 'My Free Heart' as he looks to leave his mark on 2025. Coupling together western folk with a rich eastern attitude, 'My Free Heart' immediately pries its head as a striking anthem, brimming with peace and optimism. As Shervin's voice lays down a silky response to the world's hardship, the track acts as an anchor of hope in times of struggle. The release was produced by the acclaimed long-time Sting-collabor

Oct 211 min read

Alto Key releases new single 'you're honestly doing so well' alongside titular EP

Following a busy summer period, releasing teaser single 'how lucky i am', Alto Key comes back with the emotionally charged 'you're honestly doing so well', a collection of tracks reflecting on hardship and struggle, all whilst never giving up. Leaning into his trademark emotional intelligence, the EP hammers home an empowering message of optimism as he navigates soft, floating synths and striking, heartfelt melodies. Reflecting on the themes he explores in the project, Alto K

Oct 141 min read

Tony & the Kiki team up with Dave Aude for 'Keep Shinin' On (REMIX)'

Tony & the Kiki are back as they team up with the award-winning, world-famous Dave Aude for a remix of their acclaimed single, 'Keep Shinin' On'. Sporting pulsating backbeats and luscious, slick synth-led toplines, Aude's remix of 'Keep Shinin' On' offers a new colourful insight into Tony & the Kiki. With the release doubling down on the colourful glow of their artistry, the collaboration looks to truly highlight not only the sonic beauty of dance music, but also the power of

Oct 141 min read

Black Prussia unleash firey debut 'Animal'

Since their initial formation back in 2017, the return of Black Prussia in 2023 has now led them to release their debut offering...

Oct 101 min read

Jason Bembry unveils empowering pop single 'Try To Be'

Jason Bembry is back with his latest single, 'Try To Be', the follow-up to the heartfelt, 'Voices In The Mirror'. As careful synths bring...

Oct 101 min read

Love Ghost shines on noir-tinged love album 'Gas Mask Wedding'

Back with another emphatic project, Love Ghost is back with his latest full-length project, 'Gas Mask Wedding'. A collection of tracks...

Oct 101 min read

Sapphire steps into her prime with "The Last Thing"

I’ve followed Sapphire’s journey for years, but "The Last Thing" feels like the moment everything has clicked into place. From the...

Oct 11 min read

Mortez highlight pounding new alt-rock single 'River Runnin'

Photo: Mortez Back with another belter, Mortez unleashes their blues-driven new single 'River Runnin'. Sporting their trademark...

Sep 221 min read

Alto Key releases new single 'how lucky I am'

PHOTO: Alto Key Back with a new single, the first to be taken from his forthcoming EP, 'how lucky I am' is a striking, intimate...

Sep 151 min read

INTERVIEW: Gerard O'Donnell

Following a wave of critical acclaim and a memorable appearance on national television in The Piano, Irish composer and pianist Gerard...

Jun 274 min read

Dom Malin makes a luminous return with "Blood Moon"

As a longtime fan of Dom Malin’s soul-stirring songwriting, "Blood Moon" has completely floored me. From the moment I hit play, I was...

Jun 61 min read

Gabe Parsons’ folk-rock single 'Hurricane's Back' is the soundtrack to starting over

From the first strum of Gabe Parsons’ new single “Hurricane’s Back”, I was hooked. It’s one of those tracks that hits you like a gust of...

Jun 41 min read

All the World Is Running on a Mystic Code is Peter Doran's empathetic masterpiece

I didn’t expect to be floored by an album today, but Peter Doran’s All the World Is Running on a Mystic Code  left me wide-eyed and...

May 291 min read

Mending Stars offer a timely moment with 'Out of Office'

In a world that prizes endless output and wears exhaustion like a badge of honour, Mending Stars deliver a necessary detour with their...

Apr 281 min read