Astral Project announce new single Athena

It’s not long now until the release of the debut single Athena from Manchester psych rock band Astral Project. The band have noticeably been working hard on this and are excited to finally let us have at it. it will be available to us all on Monday 14 August on iTunes and Spotify. The bandContinueContinue reading “Astral Project announce new single Athena”

Linkin Park vocalist: Chester Bennington reported dead.

Absolute devastating news about Chester Bennington, the late frontman of one of the most influential rock bands of the 2000’s; Linkin Park. As a generation, we have lost a music inspiration and spokesman. The singer has been reported to having sadly committed suicide by hanging himself. At only 41 years young, the news has shockedContinueContinue reading “Linkin Park vocalist: Chester Bennington reported dead.”

The Heart and The Heart at Latitude Festival- Live Review

With festival season well underway, Latitude came upon us promising a weekend in the middle of nowhere surrounded by nothing other than woodlands, pink sheep and lots of good music. Heading down to the BBC Music Stage on the Saturday were the folk pop creatives, The Head and The Heart. After having a break toContinueContinue reading “The Heart and The Heart at Latitude Festival- Live Review”

Top 10 must-see acts at Electric Castle Festival 2017!

Electric Castle is a five day Festival in Romania, inside the walls of a 15th Century castle. Encouraging great music, great food and booze from prices as low as just $2. Summarising what you can imagine to be a great summer atmosphere. Each year the Festival announces a handful of some of the best acts. This year the line up includes aContinueContinue reading “Top 10 must-see acts at Electric Castle Festival 2017!”

[FEATURE] Why is there a struggle with small venues when live music is booming?

“If small and independent venues were to disappear completely, where would new bands come from? How will we find the new big thing?” Sometimes it is down to location, other times it is lack of public interest and other times it is down to the rise in council rent. All along the country independent musicContinueContinue reading “[FEATURE] Why is there a struggle with small venues when live music is booming?”

[TRACK REVIEW] THE 1975 – BY YOUR SIDE

The 1975 have unveiled a brand new song in the form of a Sade cover. By Your Side see’s Matty and the boys take on her iconic track released back in 2000, with all proceeds of the track going straight to the British organisation, WarChild. A charity providing aid to the children suffering in warContinueContinue reading “[TRACK REVIEW] THE 1975 – BY YOUR SIDE”

BBC Sound of 2017: longlist

­BBC Sound of 2017 longlist has been released. ‘Sound of..’ is an annual poll taken by industry figures in hope to find the most promising new musical talent for the upcoming year. Compiled by a panel of 170 international DJs, music critics and writers that were asked to name their top three favourite new artistsContinueContinue reading “BBC Sound of 2017: longlist”