Reckless Coast: ‘We wanted something that gives off some vintage rock ‘n’ roll vibes – it’s a little bit cheeky!’
Brisbane’s self-proclaimed ‘coastal misfits’ Reckless Coast have released their brilliantly energetic and surfy, pub mosh debut EP, 'Naked & Famous'. The band comprises Jaeden Ogston (vocals and guitar), India Raine (bass) and Jono Frowd (drums). Their name references their ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Bottlecap Mountain: ‘I think it’s an interesting record – the way it flows, there are some surprises’
Austin, Texas soulful rock band Bottlecap Mountain have released their charming and heartwarming single 'I've Got Loving For You', the lead single from their album Electric Love Spree, which will be out on 4 June. The band comprises Stewart Gersmann (vocals and lead guitar), Chris Stangland ...
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Bourbon House: ‘We try to make each song its own star, no song is very similar to the next’
Wisconsin blues-rock husband and wife duo Bourbon House have released ‘Freight Train’, an invigorating rollercoaster of a song that gives us a good idea what to expect from their fifth album, which will likely be released this autumn. Comprising Lacey Crowe (vocals) and Jason Clark (guitar), ...
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Interview with Voodoo Club (暴動クラブ): ‘I “met” The Beatles and was really touched by their music and became a rock ‘n’ roll fan!’
Tokyo-based Voodoo Club (暴動クラブ) have released their latest 60’s-inspired garage rock anthem ‘恋におちたら’ (If You Fall In Love’), a song that transports you back to the swinging sixties, albeit amped up with a good pinch of Japanese rock. The band comprises ...
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Interview with Avalanche: ‘It’s a thrill ride from start to finish, we start every set with it, that scream gets people going!’
Sydney hard-hitting rockers Avalanche have come out swinging this year, with their incendiary new single ‘Hell’s Getting Hotter With You’. The band comprises Steven Campbell (vocals and bass) his wife, ‘V’ or Veronica (lead guitar), Arthur Divis (rhythm guitar) and Ryan ...
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