Interview with The Rosecaps: ‘The songs we’re writing now are faster than anything we’ve ever written’
Three-piece independent rock band from Loughrea, Co. Galway, The Rosecaps, are gearing up to release their next single 'No Guts, No Glory' on 7 December. The band comprises Daniel O'Malley (vocals and guitar), Shane Fahy (keys) and Emmet Feerick (drums), who began as childhood friends. Realising ...
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Interview with PLAY DEAD: ‘With ‘Mug Cake’, we wanted to get it out there, to show we were changing our sound’
London punk rockers PLAY DEAD brought out their brilliant sophomore album 'Mug Cake' earlier this month, which showcases a deeper maturity and grit in the south London trio's sound. The band comprises Joe (vocals and guitar), Ollie (bass) and Elias (drums): 'I'm in college now,' Ollie said. 'Me ...
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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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