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Von Hertzen Brothers: ‘As a kid, I was always explaining what I was doing by singing what I was doing!’

Finland’s Von Hertzen Brothers return with their ruminative ninth studio rock album, In Murmuration, an album celebrating change, resilience, the good times and what ifs. They comprise brothers Mikko von Hertzen (vocals, guitars), Kie von Hertzen (guitars, vocals), Jonne von Hertzen (bass, keyboards, ...

This week’s Bucket Playlist!

On The Bucket Playlist this week, we have The Cat Empire, Von Hertzen Brothers, Pseudo Control, Bad/Dreems, Halloweens, Ruth Scott, Tom Small, Callum Codd and lots ...

The Bondurants: ‘Towards the end of the song, where the saxophone just comes out of nowhere, that’s a Boss move, isn’t it?!’

Leeds-based alt-country-pop band The Bondurants have released their latest single ‘Home’, a rousing track about finding comfort and solace in whatever home means to you. The band comprises Simon Pollard (vocals and guitar), David Robinson (bass), Liam Warner (drums), Matt Lee (guitar), Ed Hicken (pedal steel ...

Rey Pila: ‘I haven’t felt that way with the other songs, it’s a very special feeling, a lightning that strikes when it wants to strike’

Mexico City synth rock band Rey Pila will release their fourth album, ESTAN STRANGE I ("They're Strange"), on 28 November, taking a critical look at toxic behaviour through the lenses of fame, money and social media. Rey Pila ("King Battery") formed in Mexico City in 2010 and comprises Diego Solórzano (lead vocals, ...

Django Jones and the Mystery Men: ‘We wanted to do something like that to finish our EP, to have an epic Bondesque song!’

Sheffield post-punk band Django Jones and the Mystery Men will release their brilliantly riotous debut EP 'Thank You For Having Us' tomorrow (25 October), awash with overdriven guitars, unique vocals and enough energy to power a small town in a blackout. They comprise Will Tomlinson (vocals), Ciara Hurding (drums, ...

The Bad Shots: ‘It’s a bit of something for everyone – songs about loss, hate, desperation, marmite and trousers!’

Paris-based alt-punk rock newcomers The Bad Shots have released their supercharged debut EP ‘Powder Keg’. The group consists of Duncan Crawford (lead vocals, guitar and piano) from Northwich, in the U.K., Stefanie Audreux (bass, violin and vocals) and Adrien Lloret (drums and vocals), both originally ...

Kasador: ‘They speak from a place of vulnerability – taking an honest look at love, self doubts, mistakes, frustration and triumphs’

Kingston, Ontario rock band Kasador have released their latest single ‘Crawling’, a beautiful track which takes a trip down memory lane. The band comprises Cameron Wyatt (vocals/guitar), Boris Baker (bass) and Stephen Adubofuor (drums). Their name is a play on the Spanish word ‘cazador’, meaning ‘hunter’ ...