After the parade: ‘I was piecing together the world of the album and Defunctland was in my orbit’
Sydney-based artist After the parade has released a second, self-titled album, inspired by the beauty of defunct theme park rides in his diaristic and poignant songwriting. After the parade is the creative project of Jack R. Reilly and the new album marks a follow up to 2020’s Middle Everything. ‘In Disneyland, ...
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SugarFüt: ‘A lot of Jack’s lyrics are very introspective – he’s really good at baring his soul’
Hull alt-rock band SugarFüt are gearing up to release three new singles, ‘Oblivion’, ‘Room’ and ‘Casanova’, giving us more of their trademark powerhouse vocals, addictive bass lines and tightly woven rock. The band, which formed in 2023, is the brainchild of frontman and guitarist Jack Moxon and drummer ...
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Nana’s Pie: ‘A lot of songs are about breakups or about moving away but this song was honestly just about being happy’
Brisbane coastal rockers Nana's Pie are gearing up to release two new songs 'Happy Today' and 'Push Restart', which will form part of their debut EP around mid-2025. Gritty guitar riffs and the pulsing bass lines in their songs capture the rebellious spirit of rock and leave you wanting more, pushed along by soaring, ...
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András Droppa: ‘It’s quite a cool moment to be able to stand in front of a crowd and hit that opening lick into the solo!’
Devon based hard rock-blues guitarist, singer and songwriter András Droppa has released his self-titled debut album full of thunderous riffs, evocative stories, and enough energy to power the whole of Hard Rock Hell. ‘The album is an eclectic mix of styles,’ he said. ‘You can actually see the evolution of my ...
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The Bondurants: ‘Towards the end of the song, where the saxophone just comes out of nowhere, that’s a Boss move, isn’t it?!’
Leeds-based alt-country-pop band The Bondurants have released their latest single ‘Home’, a rousing track about finding comfort and solace in whatever home means to you. The band comprises Simon Pollard (vocals and guitar), David Robinson (bass), Liam Warner (drums), Matt Lee (guitar), Ed Hicken (pedal steel ...
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Rey Pila: ‘I haven’t felt that way with the other songs, it’s a very special feeling, a lightning that strikes when it wants to strike’
Mexico City synth rock band Rey Pila will release their fourth album, ESTAN STRANGE I ("They're Strange"), on 28 November, taking a critical look at toxic behaviour through the lenses of fame, money and social media. Rey Pila ("King Battery") formed in Mexico City in 2010 and comprises Diego Solórzano (lead vocals, ...
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Django Jones and the Mystery Men: ‘We wanted to do something like that to finish our EP, to have an epic Bondesque song!’
Sheffield post-punk band Django Jones and the Mystery Men will release their brilliantly riotous debut EP 'Thank You For Having Us' tomorrow (25 October), awash with overdriven guitars, unique vocals and enough energy to power a small town in a blackout. They comprise Will Tomlinson (vocals), Ciara Hurding (drums, ...
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