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Based in Birmingham, England, Strange Divine makes a striking introduction with the debut single “Buried Deep”. Atmospheric and operatic entrance with a delightful electronic tone being reverbed out before some gentle vocals come caressing the track….Strange Divine’s “Buried Deep” is a haunting, atmospheric debut blending operatic electronics, moody guitars, and emotionally gripping vocals.The backline on this is tight, with a deep and moody guitar tone in the background, ebbing away. You should be hooked away before the first minute has even come.It’s mysterious and has lots of hooks to draw you in, with the emotional vocals beckoning you forward with…

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Having recently unveiled Geese as the festival’s secret headliner, End Of The Road has now published its day splits for the sold-out 2026 edition, taking place at Larmer Tree Gardens on Sept 3-6. Geese will headline the main Woods stage on Thursday, followed by Mac DeMarco on Friday, Pulp on Saturday, and CMAT and Super Furry Animals on Sunday. See the full day-by-day line-up on the poster below: In other EOTR news, the Effing Forest area – including The Boat stage – will open on Thursday for the first time. Also newly added to the Big Top line-up on Saturday…

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Police have launched an investigation into an ‘intimate act’ between two people on a Ferris wheel at Download festival, after alleged footage of the encounter has been widely circulated over social media.A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police has urged anyone with information on the interaction, which reportedly took place shortly before headliners Guns N’ Roses took the main stage on Saturday evening (June 13), to report online via their website.“Officers are aware of a video on social media concerning two people acting inappropriately while on a Ferris wheel at Download this weekend,” they say.Latest Videos From Louder“The incident is currently being…

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Making a name for himself in NYC’s hip hop scene, Robby B is back with his newest clubroom anthem, ‘New Money’. The confident grind-rap anthem is an ambitious single, playfully sampling Fatman Scoop and drawing influences from Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, and Moneybagg Yo. Loaded with heavy bass and modern rap lines, ‘New Money’ oozes a self-made energy, perfect for late night drives.Discussing the single, Robby B explains:“I wrote the song ‘New Money’ in late 2025. After discovering the beat online, the lyrics came to me almost immediately. The inspiration for the song came from my enjoyment of strip club…

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Peckham’s PS Hitsquad returns to his drill roots on new single “Dig ’Em Up”, a heavyweight transatlantic collaboration with Chicago rapper VONOFF1700. Built around a dark, hard hitting production from legendary Chicago producer DJ L, who is widely credited as one of the architects of drill’s global sound, the track sees both artists trading verses in a competitive back and forth that highlights the strengths of their respective scenes.The release arrives ahead of PS Hitsquad’s long awaited debut album Life on Licence, due July 3 via House Anxiety. While recent singles have seen him experiment with sounds beyond traditional drill,…

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Promo photo: St MoonGoodness me! June already. Where has the time gone? One minute it was winter, leaden skies delivering rain almost daily, and then suddenly it was summer, leaden skies delivering more rain daily. Ah, well, at least we had one hot week, and what better way to cheer up a wet day in June than to turn our attentions to the new selection of EPs that have arrived on my desk. Once again, we have an eclectic mix, not necessarily high numerically, but most definitely high on quality. So, without further ado, let’s feed our americana music habit…

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In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Kush Dinero and his brand new EP titled And Chill. Florida’s rising star Kush Dinero is turning up the heat with the release of his highly anticipated new EP, And Chill, available now on all major streaming platforms. Blending the atmospheric allure of Alternative R&B with the grit and realism of modern Trap, And Chill delivers a captivating soundtrack for late-night drives, intimate moments, and everything in between. Hailing from Tallahassee and raised in Orlando, Kush Dinero continues to establish…

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Paul WellerThe Piece Hall, Halifax15th June 2026Paul Weller is 68 years old and stillrestless,a songwriter who has spent nearly fifty years dissolving himself and starting again, from the mod fury of The Jam to the silk-and-brass sophistication of The Style Council to a solo career that has outlasted and outrun almost everything around it. Armed with a six-piece band, a three-piece horn section, and thirty songs drawn from across five decades, he brought that catalogue to The Piece Hall in Halifax on Sunday night. Thomas Sidwell was there.There’s a particular kind of gravity that pulls certain music into your life…

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London’s thriving live music scene is set for a remarkable evening of talent, creativity, and artistic discovery as FENIX360 returns to Chelsea with its highly anticipated Live Music London Showcase on June 30, 2026, at the legendary Pheasantry. Bringing together four exciting artists from diverse musical backgrounds, the event highlights FENIX360’s ongoing commitment to supporting independent talent and connecting performers directly with audiences. Headlining the showcase is acclaimed violinist Chris Murphy, whose captivating performances blend technical mastery with emotional expression. Known for his ability to transform classical musicianship into a powerful live experience, Murphy continues to earn praise from audiences…

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Photo by Todd FoxOtis Gibbs hails from Wanamaker, a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana. He now lives with his partner, musician and visual artist Amy Lashley, in that alt-country mecca, East Nashville. His father, grandfather and uncle played music and introduced him to old-time country and bluegrass. He tells of being taken to a bar as a youngster by a friend of his aunt’s, who was supposed to be babysitting him. The man would make money playing piano, while Otis sang along. Otis’ roots are very firmly working-class, and this is important in understanding the political nature of some of his…

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We’ve commented before about how wide the range of bluegrass is now, and this time is no exception. From Scotland, we have something based on Celtic Folk, A New York bluegrass power trio, and a new artist who’s still too young to vote or drink. Add to that bluegrass experimentation from a very distant shore and a re-release that couples English sitcom humour with music that would be just at home in Kentucky as Kensal Rise, and we have something for everyone. Or at least that’s the hope…From the whispered introduction forward, WaywardJane’sNeptune is something special. While we know that…

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Faith No More are potentially teasing a live comeback for next year.Earlier today (June 16), the California alt-metal mavericks posted an image to their social media channels, which featured their logo and “2027” super-imposed over a picture of a live crowd.The five-piece haven’t performed onstage together since the end of the tour cycle for their Sol Invictus album in 2016. A live comeback was booked for 2020, but then postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The rescheduled dates were scrapped altogether after frontman Mike Patton said he struggled with his mental health during the lockdowns.Latest Videos From LouderRegarded as one…

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