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Sonedo’s latest project From Here On Out arrives with the kind of confidence and originality that immediately sets it apart. From the opening moments, the album pulls listeners into a world built on rich instrumentation, sharp production, and an unmistakable sense of creativity. Rather than chasing trends, Sonedo crafts a sound that feels natural and fully realised, balancing emotional depth with moments of pure energy and experimentation. It’s the type of record that rewards repeat listens, revealing new textures and details each time while proving that Sonedo is an artist with a clear vision.Originally from Osaka, Japan, Sonedo is now…

Film: Why We Pride Director: Natalie Scarsbrook Why We Pride” is a short documentary film byBlatella Films, co-produced with Southend-on-Sea Pride, thatexplores the history of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, highlighting key milestones and ongoing struggles, emphasising why Pride events remain crucial for equality. In a new interview on Blazing Minds ahead of the Southend Film Festival, I got a chance to ask Director Natalie Scarsbrook few questions about the new documentary ‘Why We Pride’. You can watch Why We Pride at the Southend Film Festival on Sunday, 7th June 2026 at 12:30hrs as part of Mostly Made In Southend…

COBRAH – Photographer Melanie SmithCobrahO2 Ritz, Manchester14th March 2026Cobrah brought the Torn Tour to a heaving, disgustingly sweaty and very sold-out O2 Ritz in Manchester on Thursday for a night of industrial fetish-pop, emotional ballads, and at least one airborne thong. Thomas Sidwell was there to witness the madness.Maybe the hottest venue in Manchester, in temperature and in Paris-Hilton realness, proved the perfect setting for one of the hottest artists on the planet right now. The O2 Ritz was already sweating before a note had been played, packed wall-to-wall with an extraordinary crowd: leather harnesses, thigh-high boots, tanktops, fishnets, mesh,…

British alternative rock four-piece Ruled By Raptors (who we most recently spoke to at Bloodstock last year) have officially announced the upcoming release of their brand-new mini-album, A Shadow That Never Moves, scheduled to land on Friday 2nd October 2026. To mark the announcement, the band has unleashed the record’s explosive first single, “Sleep Dep.,” alongside a striking new music video.Formed in 2019, the outfit – comprising vocalist/guitarist Chris Bradley, guitarist Matt Dewar, bassist Nick Oliver, and drummer Will Robson – has steadily carved out a powerful reputation across the UK underground. Having already secured coveted live spots at Slam…

Over the long arc of Bob Dylan’s career, it becomes easier to discern underlying trends. The relatively recent experience of recording 50-odd standards between 2015 and 2017 — on Shadows in the Night, Fallen Angels and Triplicate – clearly provoked a wholesale reappraisal of his approach to singing, while the influence of the loose, fluid instrumental mesh developed on Rough and Rowdy Ways in 2020 could be heard in Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan, the 50-minute show streamed by Veeps.com in July 2021. Quite a few people felt cheated by the initial incarnation of Shadow Kingdom. Seeing…

Originally published in Uncut Take 279 (August 2020 issue)… In his 2016 Nobel Prize lecture – which he did not deliver in person but eventually published as a recording, with piano accompaniment, and a short book – Bob Dylan began with a memory of how seeing Buddy Holly in person and being given a Lead Belly record changed his life. But then he went on to talk about the books he read in school that had made the deepest and most enduring impact on him: Moby-Dick, All Quiet On The Western Front and The Odyssey. He closed his speech with…

They’re frequently rollicking too. Riverboat Queen and Love Maker strut as unabashedly as their titles suggest. Over The Mountain is similarly hefty, courtesy of some superb guitar work from the impeccably-named Tyler Arrowsmith. But in this case, the tune is less about loose-hipped swing and more about technical precision and forward momentum, so more akin to Deep Purple, the legendary rockers Jayler will be supporting on tour this autumn. And what James’ vocals lack in the flawless virtuosity of his forebears, they make up for in power, character and conviction. Voices Unheard is a solid offering from a gang of…

Scarborough hard rock outfit This House We Built have officially released their brand-new single, “Desires,” complete with an accompanying music video. The track marks the sixth promotional single taken from their critically acclaimed sophomore studio album, Get Out Of The Rain, which landed last November via standalone digital platforms.The album has continued to gather substantial critical momentum across the mainstream rock press, earning a near-perfect 10/10 from Rock N Load and a coveted 9/10 review from Classic Rock Magazine, who praised the band’s knack for creating memorable, emotive, and fresh anthems. “Desires” highlights a more dynamic, collaborative side to the…

Of all their records, Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, released in November 1971, remains their most admired work. From Jimmy Page’s unimpeachable riffs, through John Paul Jones’ musical invention and Robert Plant’s clarity of vocal to that titanic John Bonham drum sound, Led Zeppelin IV still emits a freshness and mystique that belies its age.It didn’t appear in a vacuum. The three or four years that lead up to it had been a time of unfettered ambition and boundary-pushing of the kind that had never been witnessed before in music. As rock’s golden dawned, songs became increasingly more intricate and more…

West London rapper W1ZZY is making it increasingly difficult to ignore his rise. Following a breakout run of releases last year, the emerging artist has now unveiled his latest project, VOICE OF THE 6, a 12 track mixtape that feels less like an introduction and more like a statement of intent.Built on raw storytelling, sharp lyricism and gritty production, the tape strips things back to W1ZZY’s roots, offering an unfiltered look into life growing up in London’s inner city. Across the project, he balances street focused realism with reflective moments, showcasing the kind of authenticity that’s helping him connect with…

As anticipation builds for his upcoming album WHAT IF I SAY NO?, due July 24, Songer returns with another explosive release, teaming up with fellow rising force KiLLOWEN on the high energy new single “PLACES + FACES”.Fresh off the success of recent single “BONES”, which earned an exclusive first play from Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1, Songer continues his momentum with a track built for summer. Blending hypnotic production, drum & bass textures and a heavy bassline, “PLACES + FACES” sees both artists trading razor sharp bars and effortless flows across a feel good yet gritty anthem.Following their 2025…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Zdav prod and his brand new album titled A Cœur Ouvert. Independent electronic artist Zdav prod returns with his most ambitious and personal project to date, A Cœur Ouvert, an immersive new album that blends emotion, futuristic production, and cinematic electronic soundscapes into a deeply atmospheric listening experience. Translating to “Open Heart,” A Cœur Ouvert lives up to its title by exploring the intersection between human emotion, modern technology, and artistic vulnerability. Across the project, Zdav prod combines melodic electronic…