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Alex Amen is making waves as one of the new breed of songwriters to keep a very close eye on. Born in Texas, he has lived in communes on the West Coast, formed and played in bands, before finally settling in New York, at least for the time being. His sound looks back to that sweet spot in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s when folk and country merged with artists like James Taylor, early Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell, Cat Stevens, and Jim Croce. Alex is a passionate rock climber, and his love of nature naturally flows into his songwriting.…
Have Gun, Will Travel is the name of the band with the emphasis on travel. Not so much touring all over the world, but exploration, whether in their three concept albums or the songs written for non-concept albums. Their latest is the Voyager Golden EP (Mile Wide Records 2025), a rock ‘n’ roll odyssey with a running theme that centres on NASA’s Voyager program and interstellar space exploration. Like its predecessor in the concept category, Science from an Easy Chair (Mile Wide Records 2015), it concerns travelling to unknown reaches, in this case the 1914 doomed expedition of British explorer…
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Other Mommy, its upcoming supernatural horror film from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, following the footage’s theatrical debut ahead of select screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Based on Josh Malerman‘s novel Incidents Around the House, the film follows a young girl whose family becomes haunted by a sinister entity known as “Other Mommy,” a supernatural presence determined to take up residence inside her. Rob Savage (Host, The Boogeyman) directs from a screenplay by WGA Award winner Nathan Elston (Succession). The cast is led by Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain (It: Chapter Two,…
Paul Ariss is one of our favourite artists on this website, and the Prescott-based singer-songwriter is back with his new single, “The Way You Are”…. awarm and heartfelt indie rock gem with jangly guitars, Smiths-inspired charm and beautifully rich vocals.Much like his previous tracks, this is once more a warm and heartfelt indie rock offering with a smattering of jangly guitars that remind you almost of The Smiths in places.It’s a very polished track and is certainly going to be one of his key tracks moving forward. One thing I personally loved was how, after the halfway point, the track…
James TaylorPiece Hall, HalifaxThursday 17th July 2026Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor took his fans on a trip down memory lane with his All-Star Band. Paul Clarke joins in the mellow vibe.Back in the seventies, when I was fighting the punk wars, sensitive West Coast influenced singer/songwriters, including James Taylor, seemed to be exactly who we were battling against. Thankfully we all grew up, and emotionally intelligent songwriting of the type Taylor has specialised in for five decades has aged more gracefully.Taylor is now 78, but unlike another recent visitor to this venue from the same generation, he had retained much of…
Unknown T has officially announced his next project, LISTEN., marking the start of a new chapter for one of UK rap’s most distinctive voices. Alongside the announcement, the Homerton artist returns with “Intro”, a sharp, stripped back reminder of why he remains a defining figure in UK drill.Serving as more than just a project title, LISTEN. arrives as a statement of intent, signalling Unknown T’s next era while staying rooted in the authenticity and commanding delivery that have shaped his career. View Original Article Here
Korean Australian collective 1300 have officially released their long awaited debut album, ILLSAMGONGGONG, via Universal Music Korea.Across 13 tracks, the Sydney based five piece distil everything that’s made them one of Australia’s most exciting genre defying acts. The record charts the evolution of members DALI, goyo, rako, Nerdie and pokari, exploring themes of brotherhood, identity and creative ambition as the group’s dynamic shifts from collaborators to family.Musically, ILLSAMGONGGONG is as unpredictable as fans have come to expect. K-pop grandeur collides with hip hop, R&B, drum and bass, gabber and even goth rock, making for a record that refuses to stay…
New York artist One Lovers, the musical project of rapper, producer, writer, and engineer Arjun Dhar, returns with his sixth independent album, God Talks With Arjuna. Blending experimental hip hop with jazz influenced production, poetic lyricism and intimate storytelling, the record explores themes of spirituality, identity and self-discovery.Inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda’s text of the same name, the ten track album sees Dhar expand his sound with fuller choruses and more defined song structures while maintaining the raw, self recorded aesthetic that has become a hallmark of his work. Written, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered entirely by Dhar, the project is…
Coming out of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, it’s Kiey with the new track, “phan thiet”. This single is an atmospheric blend of alt-pop, R&B, beats, and has a distinctly dreamy vocal hook about it. If you like the sounds of The 1975 and especially the more laid-back and alternative songs, then this offering from Kiey is going to be something you’re going to be getting stuck into…. adreamy Ho Chi Minh City alt-pop gem blending slick production, atmospheric guitars, R&B beats and hypnotic vocals.The track is the lead single from his forthcoming third album, “METROMIRAGE”, and is a…
Edmonton-based singer-songwriter and visual artist Garett Gunderson is back with his nostalgic slice of rock. The new track is titled “Anywhere Anytime”, and it has this incredibly warm Americana rock undertone that has a distinct taste of the 1990s about it too…. awarm and uplifting Americana rock anthem with 90s nostalgia, soaring choruses and a standout guitar solo.As you will be able to hear from the very start, it is incredibly uplifting and has a soaring chorus that is sure to get you on board well within the first minute.The song was written during a particularly difficult period of his…
New York-based songwriter and filmmaker Praveen Koval has released an incredibly cinematic new alt-pop song titled “Goodnight My Love”. This has some nods to the 90s pop scene in here, with a delightful edition of chiming and shimmering synths dotted throughout…. abright and cinematic alt-pop gem blending shimmering synths, 90s nostalgia and infectious indie-pop charm.There’s no denying that this is a very bright track with solid production that elevates Praveen’s vocals even higher, with the breakdown after the one-minute mark showcasing exactly why people are coming back to listen to his music time and time again.It’s incredibly cinematic and very…
Terminal Fear’s “Quicksand” is a hard-hitting alternative rock and rap-rock statement that is incredibly groovy from the get-go. Coming out of Manchester in England, the group have seemingly blended together some delicious bass lines, which are very similar to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with some rap sequences…. ahard-hitting Manchester rock and rap-rock anthem driven by infectious grooves and a seriously funky bassline.It’s a very punchy track, with the sound of this reminding me of those rock and rap tracks from the 1990s scene in the USA. Even though it was released a month ago, this new single has gone…