Interview with Ian Lake: ‘Each song is a postcard to myself from another time’
Toronto-based singer-songwriter and actor Ian Lake released his debut album What It Is last month, giving us eight vulnerable and heartfelt tracks encapsulating the different stages of recovery after a break-up. ‘The eight-song album is a journey starting from an emotional rock bottom, summoning some encouragement ...
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Interview with Two Year Vacation: ‘I love Jacob quite a lot but if Little Richard came along, I’d kick him out of the band!’
Gothenburg tropical pop band Two Year Vacation, will release another EP ‘High Hopes/Low Expectations’ tomorrow (20 May), giving us four tracks of their trademark feel good, synthy and infectious melodies. The band comprises Jacob Ahlstrand (vocals), Max Hessman (keys), Johan Magnusson (guitar), György Barocsai ...
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Interview with The Now: ‘This EP has big riffs, it’s got a stadium sound’
South Wales rockers The Now released their vibrant and guitar-driven new EP, 'The Truth Always Comes Out In The End' last week and are now working on their first full-length album. The band comprises Shane Callaghan (vocals), Jay Evans (bass), Will Scott (drums) and Callum Bromage (lead guitar). They ...
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Interview with Excuses Excuses: ‘It’s important to have multiple styles in your realm’
Oshawa, Ontario, Canadian alt punk rock band Excuses Excuses are gearing up to release their next single 'The Meaning of Life', which shows a mellower side to the band, on 27 May. The band comprises Kyle Wilton (vocals and guitar), Trevor Bowman (bass) and Jason Nicoll (drums). Wilton and Bowman grew up in a small ...
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Interview with Small Talk: ‘It’s a never-ending story based on going back to a place after a relationship ends’
Bournemouth indie rock band Small Talk will release their second single 'Paris' tomorrow (13 May), an anthemic, riff-driven, summery track about wanting a second chance with someone. They comprise Ben Lewis (vocals, guitar and bass), Harry Whitton (drums), Ali Barron (guitar) and Jack Babbe (guitar). Ben and Ali are ...
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Interview with TrollfesT: ‘The whole concept of the album is based on the flamingo overlord trying to take over the world’
Oslo-based Balkan metal band TrollfesT have released four boisterous and infectious singles from their upcoming ninth album Flamingo Overlord, which tells the tale of a power-hungry flamingo overlord. The album will be released on 27 May 2022. They humorously - and accurately - describe themselves as 'more flamboyant ...
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Interview with The Chase: ‘If my mind was a TV and you were flicking through the channels, each track on this EP would be a different TV show’
Nottingham-based four piece indie rock band The Chase have released their debut EP 'Not the F*cking Game Show' today (6 May), which reflects their experiences as they manoeuvre through what they call 'the trials and tribulations of life'. The band comprises Tyler Heaney (vocals and guitar), his brother Dion (drums), ...
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