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Tim Osbourne

Hey, I'm Tim Osbourne, I'm a huge music geek and freelance journalist! I'll listen to just about anything and secretly harbour a deep want to have been alive in the 60's!
Robyn Sherwell

Robyn Sherwell

October 10, 2012

Her sound sits somewhere in the vast space between the likes of Ben Howard and Ellie Goulding, a sound which she called nu-folk-soul.

Martyr De Mona

Martyr De Mona

August 9, 2012

Martyr De Mona are a progressive UK rock-metal band hailing from Stourbridge in the Midlands’ Black Country, which used to be the home of other legendary rock bands, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Judas Priest.

Russian Gun Dogs

Russian Gun Dogs

August 7, 2012

The band have a similar sound to White Lies and fellow Coventry band, The Enemy. Their songs’ moods vary from the energetic Dresden and 2 to Tango, to their mellow and romantic Life on Show and Let You Go.

Luke Ritchie

Watch Luke Ritchie performing Shanty live

July 10, 2012

The track, which is one of the more energetic country-blues-inspired songs on the album, has a mellow introduction and a lively aftermath and chorus.

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Strangle Kojak

June 19, 2012

Their tracks contain feisty guitar riffs, vigorous drum playing, shouty vocals, and fiery lyrics, reminiscent to bands such as Bullet For My Valentine, My Chemical Romance, and The Used.

Tempting Rosie

Tempting Rosie

June 13, 2012

Tempting Rosie are renowned for getting a party atmosphere going; trumpet waving and energetic dancing is mandatory at their gigs, and their songs are extremely catchy.

Jaws

Jaws release their first demo album

June 4, 2012

It is this distinctive lo-fi style that has given the band their unique edge, and has helped them to gain an array of dedicated fans.

Joy Dunlop and Twelfth Day - Fiere

Scottish duo Twelfth Day and singer Joy Dunlop create Fiere

May 30, 2012

Using poems by Scottish writers, the creative duo and talented songstress produce a collection of new songs in English, Gaelic and Scots.

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Introducing: Bear Cavalry

May 11, 2012

Their music characteristically features harmonious eighties sounds and hints of keyboards, synthesizers, xylophones, superbly played drums and melodic guitar chords, on top of pleasing-to-listen-to vocals.

Barricades Rise

Barricades Rise: on bandwagons, new found-fatherhood and future plans

May 4, 2012

I recently caught up with the guys, vocalist Jonathan Coates and guitarist Michael McEntee, for an exclusive one-to-one interview.

Exit Calm

Introducing: Exit Calm

April 30, 2012

Their mellow undertones on songs such as ‘Hearts and Minds’, and ‘We’re On Our Own’, are reminiscent to the likes of Oasis, Embrace, and Kasabian.

The Manic Shine

The Manic Shine release ‘My Woman’ video

April 20, 2012

The ‘My Woman’ single and video release comes just a few weeks after the band released their phenomenal debut album, Blindsider.