Interview with CASINO: ‘I had no intentions of singing but I was obsessed with music’
Liverpool bluesey soul band CASINO are gearing up to release their next two singles ‘Then It Hit Me’ and ‘By Your Side’, one of which will come out before the end of the year. The band, who describe themselves as ‘the bastard sons of Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding’, comprises Dillon ...
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Interview with Cecilia Villar Eljuri: ‘This album is very story-driven…I pushed the boundaries of groove because I had more time’
New York singer-songwriter and guitarist Cecilia Villar Eljuri will release her fifth studio album Reflexión tomorrow (30 September), an album serving as an antidote to COVID, featuring her trademark guitar-driven grooves and passionate vocals. Villar Eljuri’s sound unites the ...
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Interview with Feral Family: ‘It’s a story of redemption, a songbird song; it’s deep and euphoric’
Bridlington, Yorkshire-based band Feral Family released their latest single ‘Cairo’ last week, a dark, haunting track about growing up. They comprise Jamie Lowe (vocals), Oscar Woods (guitar), Daniel Wilson (bass) and Aidan Riby (drums). ‘I’d say our name is what we’re like as a ...
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Interview with Valère Géron: ‘You have to live life to make some good art’
Dutch-born but Sweden based soul revivalist Valère Géron released his debut single ‘You Don’t Want My Heart’ this month, a soul, jazz-infused ballad about a breakup. ‘It has a vintage, retro soul feel, it’s upbeat,’ he said. ‘We went for an old school vibe, guitar-based with ...
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Interview with Simmons And The Stags: ‘We want people to feel a big burst, to know what’s coming’
London-based rock band Simmons And The Stags brought out their debut EP ‘Stags’ earlier this month, giving us energetic rock anthems, poignant breakup ballads and their own brand of social commentary. They comprise Sean Simmons (vocals and guitar), Tom Franklin (guitar) and Mikey ...
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Interview with 87 Nights: ”We like playing old blues songs pimped up’
Brooklyn, New York, gritty rockers 87 Nights are gearing up to release their second album, Can of Worms. The band comprises Zane Acord (vocals and guitar), Johnny Holliday and Preston Johnson on guitar, Mac Dickson (drums), and Shane McCoy (bass). What started off as a college band in ...
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Interview with Celestines: ‘It’s a blend of funk and Royal Blood, I thought the riff needed a punch’
Nottingham, indie dance rockers Celestines will release their next single 'Cheap Watch' around September this year. The band comprises Dev (vocals), Jack Fisher (guitar), Frank Patient (drums) and Axle Foley (bass and yes, it's really his name). Frank, Dev and Axle went to school together. Jack ...
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