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First published in Uncut Take 222 (November 2015 issue…) In Spring 1972 – a year after Jim Morrison’s death – the remaining members of The Doors toured Europe. While in England, they had shows in Newcastle, Birmingham and Guildford as well as a session for The Old Grey Whistle Test. To promote their new album, Other Voices, and a compilation, Weird Scenes From The Goldmine, they took to the streets of London in a specially decorated double-decker bus. But there was another agenda to their visit: they were hunting for a singer to replace Morrison. Paul Rodgers revealed to Uncut…
First previewed at his sold out headline show at Night Tales Loft in London, ‘My Madonna’ has already been quietly building anticipation. It’s a love story at its core, but not a simple one. As Jeer puts it, the track explores that obsessive, almost inescapable version of love, the idealised figure we create in our heads, even when we know better.That tension plays out across the song’s smooth melodies and dance heavy production, giving it both emotional pull and undeniable replay value. It’s the kind of track that feels tailor made for summer, equal parts intimate and euphoric.Jeer’s rise has…
Amsterdam four piece RADIOHOP continue to blur the lines between jazz, hip hop, and improvisation with their latest single, “Spooky Town.” It’s the fourth preview of their upcoming album Hard to Handle, and it lands with intent.Originally described by the band as a “beat tape,” the 12 track project goes beyond that. Hard to Handle is raw, loud, and unfiltered, built on groove, texture, and instinct rather than polish. It arrives digitally, but feels made for vinyl, where its weight and grit hit hardest.After relocating to Amsterdam around 2020 to study jazz, the group quickly became part of the city’s…
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life at their home in Annandale, Virginia, according to authorities. Police say the couple’s teenage children were inside the house when the violence unfolded shortly after midnight on Thursday. Their son called 911, initially believing his mother had been stabbed. Responding officers instead discovered evidence of a shooting, including shell casings near Cerina Fairfax’s body in the basement. Justin Fairfax was later found upstairs in a bedroom with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said the sequence of events appeared…
Horror fans in North Wales are in for a treat this summer as the Rhyller Thriller returns to Rhyl from 31st July to 2nd August 2026, promising three days packed with chilling cinema, special guests, and a celebration of independent filmmaking. Now in its fourth year, the festival has steadily built a name for itself as one of the UK’s most exciting grassroots horror events, blending the feel of a film festival with the buzz of a horror convention. A Horror Festival with a Difference Taking place at the Rhyl Little Theatre, Rhyller Thriller offers a unique viewing experience. Films…
The Cab have released a new single, Sweet Kerosene. The track is the final preview from the band’s forthcoming comeback album Chasing Crowns, which is the long-awaited follow-up to 2011’s Symphony Soldier and is due out next Friday, April 24. “This one has always felt like a movie,” they say of Sweet Kerosene. “There are just some songs where the script just writes itself and the imagery just paints itself. We have been dying for the world to hear this one and we hope you love it as much as we do. “Sometimes it’s better to let someone burn you…
ScreenshotWell that’s it from us for this week. Regular readers will no doubt be sick to death now of me plugging this guy but his stuff is so good and as if any more proof was needed, have a listen to this new version of an old (well, 2024) song this time featuring Waxahatchee, a studio recording of a cover Katie Crutchfield has been performing live for some time but which is out today on a deluxe vesion of the “Box for Buddy” album. The track includes backing vocals from This is Lorelie aka Nate Amos himself – he obviously…
Holding firm at the top for a second consecutive week, Avatar – Fire and Ash remains at Number 1. James Cameron’s latest return to Pandora continues to impress audiences with its breathtaking visuals, expanded mythology and darker emotional stakes, proving the enduring appeal of the blockbuster sci-fi franchise. Climbing two places to Number 2, Sinners continues its strong post-awards momentum. The Oscar-winning drama follows twin brothers returning to their Mississippi hometown in search of a fresh start, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back — a haunting story of guilt, redemption and the past that…
In this very special piece from the Uncut archives, an all-star cast, including Johnny Marr, Frank Black, Chris Hillman, Joe Strummer, Wayne Kramer, Ian Astbury and many more, pick the Stones’ 40 greatest tracks. The feature originally appeared in Uncut Take 56 (January 2002) and was updated in 2026. 40 LAUGH, I NEARLY DIEDA Bigger Bang album track, 2005 DON WAS: There was something about it that really struck me when they were cutting it. There’s almost like a chain gang kind of chant in the middle, and we even had pick axes that we recorded for percussion in the…
Lady Paradox returns with her first full length album in a decade, IKIGAI: Ordinary Moments, a deeply personal project arriving this spring via Noel & Poland Records.The album lands first on 17 April 2026 through the label’s website, where fans can access digital downloads and pre order a limited edition 12 inch vinyl. On the same day, the lead single Unapologetic arrives on streaming platforms worldwide, with the full album following on 22 May.Spanning 13 tracks and produced entirely by rising talent Kong The Artisan, IKIGAI: Ordinary Moments marks a clear evolution in Lady Paradox’s artistry. Shaped by her experiences…
British duo Beat Rivals return in fine form with their latest release, Feels So Right. It is a glowing slice of soulful house that reminds you exactly why they have remained a staple in the scene for over a decade.Teaming up once again with London vocalist Andre Espeut, the track is elevated by a rich ensemble of talent including Valerie Etienne, Romina Johnson, Carl Hudson and Julian Crampton. The result is a warm, feel good record built for the dancefloor but rooted in musicality. Espeut’s signature velvety vocal glides effortlessly over lush keys, jazzy textures and layered harmonies, delivering an…
The track came together organically. Bonding over shared influences like Beastie Boys, Joey Valance, and Terror Reid, the pair quickly found a creative groove. Within half an hour of receiving the beat, Kryptik had already locked in the hook and direction, proof of a collaboration that just clicked.Lyrically, “Can’t Handle The Scandal” taps into something deeply relatable, the reality of trying to keep up with your younger self on a night out, and paying the price the next day. It is honest, self aware, and laced with humour, balancing nostalgia with the acceptance that recovery just is not what it…