Ed Cosens: ‘It’s something that I love doing, playing around – I don’t feel tied or bound to doing one thing I like’
Sheffield's Ed Cosens will release his second solo album, Somewhere Between Dark And Light, tomorrow (24 May), his very personal and reflective take on the fragility of existence and navigating good and dark days. Talking about the personal nature of these songs, Cosens explains: 'These things stay with you sometimes ...
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Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique: ‘It is one of the most visceral, raw, heavy, crazy, all over the place songs in The Five Point catalogue’
Denton, Texas-based punk rock band Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique has released one of the most sonically unique albums of the year, Winter Break. The band comprises Luke Flaspohler (vocals), Luca Buongiorno Nardelli (violin), Ziggy Jackson (bass), Jayden Nylec (guitar) and Huck Lanier (drums). Flaspohler, ...
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Paper Rifles: ‘I’m never going to be a virtuoso shredder… I’m more interested in how things might work and allowing melodies to be where they need to be’
Edinburgh-based rock band Paper Rifles has released a split EP with Wrong Life featuring two of their tracks, 'Dear Hope' and 'The Lighthouse', both of which boast singalong choruses that are bound to be crowd pleasers. The band comprises Jon Dick (vocals and guitar), Kev Cameron (guitar and ...
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Frank Turner: ‘It’s a record about finding my place in the world’
Punk-rock-folk troubadour Frank Turner will release his 10th album Undefeated tomorrow (3 May), a poignant and reflective album offering emotive snapshots from his teenage years through to today, all told through his customary honest and unflinching lens. 'It's a record about finding my place in the world,' he said. ...
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Goodbye June: ‘We’re taking a lot of chances and swings on this record, we’re big fans of nasty, dirty rock ‘n’ roll!’
Nashville-based rock band Goodbye June will release their guitar-heavy and poignant fourth album, Deep in the Trouble, on 28 June, giving us more of their unique blend of Deep South blues, hard rock licks and gospel swing. Goodbye June comprises lead guitarist Tyler Baker, lead vocalist and guitarist Landon Milbourn ...
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We Tibetans: ‘Danny doesn’t shy away from writing about really difficult things, whether it’s a divorce or addiction, or anything that just puts a stake through your heart’
Teeside-based alt-rock band We Tibetans have released their stunning new single, ‘Girls, Friends and Gods’ about the importance of solidarity and not feeling you have to do everything on your own. The band comprises Luke Evans (lead vocals), Danny Spooner (bass), Ben Curry (guitar) and Marty Bennett (drums). ...
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Two Weeks In Nashville: ‘I just wanted them all to be there for this anthemic outro, a big euphoric moment’
Lingfield, Surrey indie rock band Two Weeks In Nashville will release their infectiously good third album ‘Stickman Rock' tomorrow (19 April), which heralds a darker and more ambitious sound. The band comprises frontman and guitarist Billy LeRiff, Marc De Luca (guitar) and Ian Wilson (drums). LeRiff met ...
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