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Italian producer and multi instrumentalist Alsogood (Francesco Lo Giudice) returns with 1000 Smiles, a concise yet deeply expressive new album arriving April 24 via Island Records on both vinyl and digital.Clocking in at just 26 minutes, the record feels intentional and tightly composed, blending hip hop structure with the fluidity and warmth of contemporary jazz. It is arguably Alsogood’s most complete body of work to date, a project that leans into both precision and spontaneity, shaped by a process that moved from solo studio sessions in Milan to a live, immersive recording in the hills near Vicenza.Lead single “Feliz” sets…
Matt Hansen returns with VISION. A final pre-album release that channels uncertainty into forward motion. Closing the pre-release phase, VISION keeps the delivery tight. Clear vocal lead, message-first writing, and an open-ended arc that mirrors Orchid’s core: vulnerability and self-correction. Scale is already locked. 1B+ streams, 6M monthly Spotify listeners, 3M TikTok followers, built independently. Catalogue anchors (Something to Remember, LET EM GO, yellowstone, DON’T LOOK BACK, COMPASS) feed into the 18-track album, consolidating reach while extending the narrative.At album level, Orchid holds a cohesive line. Relationship fallout, dependency, and recovery told through direct, lived detail, with sequencing that builds…
Manchester’s grimmest weekend, Offal Fest 2026, has announced a change of scenery. The festival will no longer be taking place at The Bread Shed and is instead moving over to Boundary (part of The Union) this July.The move was a bit of a forced hand due to some internal maintenance issues at the original spot, but it’s turned out to be a bit of a result. The new home is only about a five-minute walk from the old one, but it comes with a proper state-of-the-art sound system and, more importantly, a massive increase in capacity. The organisers, Rancid Offal…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artists Bandoman and BackBone and their brand new EP titled Unfinished EP: Seeking Peace. Cheltenham-based duo Bandoman & BackBone have officially released their highly anticipated collaborative project, Unfinished EP: Seeking Peace, out now on all major streaming platforms. Dropped on 20th March 2026, the four-track Hip Hop EP delivers a bold and refreshing blend of Arabic and English influences, pairing modern rap energy with a meaningful message that feels more relevant than ever. At its core, Unfinished EP: Seeking Peace is…
Photo by Abby GillardiIn a nod to Woody Guthrie, a 2014 American Songwriter magazine cover featured Hurrah For The Riff Raff with the strapline, “Bound for Glory”. I’m not sure how the author of that article defined glory, yet several albums and years of live appearances later, it appears that Hurray For The Riff Raff are finally getting the recognition they deserve. With nine studio albums to their credit, they have just released Live Forever, their first live album, a celebration of how far this band has come.The story of Hurray For The Riff Raff is very much that of…
Simon Goddard “Bowie Odyssey 76! (Omnibus 2025)Published by Omnibus – out nowSimon Goddard’s books tracing Bowie’s life and music from 1970 onwards are essential reading for any serious Bowie fan. In addition, the books are characterised by some very sharply observed digressions into the history and feel of the times.I can genuinely say I’ve been looking forward to this latest Bowie Odyssey book since reviewing the last one here a year ago. So here we are, 50 years on from 1976 – the hottest summer for years (pre climate change anyway), only 3 tv channels, the first stirrings of punk,…
Towards the end of his time in Can, Irmin Schmidt purchased a plot of land near Roussillon in south-eastern France as a rural retreat. During the 1980s when he was pursuing a career making solo albums, composing film and television soundtracks, and his wife Hildegard Schmidt was running the Spoon label to continue the legacy of Can and its members’ post-breakup careers, the couple had a house built on the property. Strange, sprawling and nestling in the vineyard landscape of the Luberon like a brutalist Minoan palace, Les Rossignols has been their home ever since. Les Rossignols is ‘the Nightingales’,…
Action Bronson returns with some fresh music. The rapper teams up with Paul Wall and Lil Yachty on his new single “TRICERATOPS”. No word on what forthcoming project this track will appear on. Listen below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
Black Veil Brides have unveiled a new single, Revenger, featuring the mighty Machine Head. The brilliantly heavy collab is taken from BVB’s upcoming album Vindicate – which is due out on May 8 via Spinefarm – and frontman Andy Biersack reveals, perhaps unsurprisingly, that it’s one of his favourites from the LP. “I have always been interested in the sort of ethical dilemma that we have culturally of cheering for justice,” Andy begins. “I thought it would be an interesting exercise to write lyrics from the perspective of someone who is trying to seek out the ultimate form of justice.…
The second volume of Amy Rigby’s memoirs picks up the story where we left her in Girl To City. The earlier book was “set in a ramshackle twentieth century New York world of homemade clubs and bands, through love affairs, temp jobs and motherhood, Girl To City describes the screw-ups and charmed moments it took for a girl in the crowd at CBGB to pick up a guitar and sing her truth on stage, creating an identity as an artist back when female musician role models were still rare. For anyone who ever imagined trying to make a life out…
Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has today revealed details of his upcoming turn as Bon Dylan at his own Eaux Claires Festival, taking place at the city’s Carson Park on July 24-25. Backed by a band of friends and frequent collaborators – including JT Bates, Sean Carey and Phil Cook – for one night only, Vernon will perform as Bob Dylan circa 1994, doing songs from every era. “I haven’t felt much like being what I’ve been,” says Vernon. “So I thought it’d be cool to try to be Bob Dylan for a night. I’m trying to turn Bon into Bob.”…
Rotterdam based producerAfrohamreturns on Melting Pot Music with ‘Coconut Water,’ a sun soaked new single featuring singer songwriter and close friendGINGE.The track leans into a warm, easy going vibe, with GINGE delivering a laid back, sultry vocal that touches on connection, attraction, and the pleasure of being in the moment. Blending sensuality with a carefree feel, ‘Coconut Water’ is a love song that earns its ease. Refreshingly unforced, it is carried by the duo’s genuine chemistry and a shared instinct for keeping things simple yet deeply magnetic.The two first connected onQuantum Love(2023), Afroham’s debut EP on Melting Pot Music, a…