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Acme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975–1985 — An Insider’s Account of London’sMost Radical Cultural Revolution…NEW BOOK CHRONICLES THE EXPLOSIVE BIRTH OF PUNKAND ANTI-FASHIONAuthor: Phil StrongmanForeword: Sheila RockPublisher: Blurring BooksPrice: £22.50/$30.00Status: Available for Pre-OrderAcme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975–1985…and Other Twisted, True Stories from Pre-Internet Counterculture by Phil Strongman, priced at £22.50/$30.00. The book arrivesat a landmark moment: it’s fifty years since the Sex Pistols and the Punk scene first emerged, ascene nurtured both by the McLaren-Westwood shop SEX and by the legendary ‘street couture’shop Acme Attractions.Part memoir, part cultural history, Acme BOY delivers the…
Euplasia’s “Hidden Power” is an uplifting, emotionally rich pop-rock anthem. The new single from the Nottingham-based artist marks just his fifth release to date—and his third of the year…. aheartfelt, cinematic indie-pop anthem bursting with warmth, uplift, and a standout guitar moment.It’s a heartfelt and uplifting track, blending cinematic moments and beautiful string arrangements with a warm, acoustic, slightly folk-tinged guitar sound. The song is also packed with standout vocal moments, delivered with an honesty that draws you in and makes it easy to sing along from the very first listen.Behind Euplasia is an NHS doctor turned musician in his…
The nominees for the 2026 Jazz FM Awards have been announced, offering a strong snapshot of a genre that continues to expand its reach and influence.Returning to KOKO in London on April 16th, the ceremony will once again bring together a mix of emerging talent and globally recognised names across jazz, soul and blues.This year’s list features UK innovators Ezra Collective alongside genre blurring star RAYE and soul icon Mavis Staples. They are joined by leading voices including Samara Joy, Emma-Jean Thackray, Omar, Shabaka Hutchings, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Snarky Puppy.Public voting will once again decide Album of the Year…
Daniel Hex revisits moment I felt / BLUE with “serious” visual.A year on from moment I felt / BLUE, Daniel Hex returns to one of its standout moments with the “serious” video, bringing fresh focus to a track that captures the sharper edge of his sound.While much of the double album leans into introspection and slow burning emotion, “serious” cuts through with a more direct, rhythmic energy. The visual builds on that tension, adding a sense of immediacy and intention that reframes the track within the wider project.Hex thrives on contrast. Across the album, he moves between the hazy vulnerability…
New York artist Julia Wolf is pushing the Deep End World Tour into expansion. A demand-driven surge reshapes routing and venue scale across key European cities. Demand-led rollout where ticket velocity, venue capacity, and market response recalibrate the live system in real time.A week in, expansion hits, second nights added, venues upgraded. London doubles at KOKO; Birmingham, Manchester, and Cologne scale up fast.A 33-date run across North America, the UK, and Europe, demand-driven scaling adjusts routing and venue tiers in real time.Support splits by region—Bee Blackwell on North America, Scro across the UK and Europe—keeping the sonic system consistent.Rather than…
Another week, another DaBaby music video. This time, the rapper shares one for his song “MARINATING”. This track is taken from the rapper’s latest album, BE MORE GRATEFUL. Watch the visuals below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
We recently sat down with Cole Bryant, vocalist for the Oxfordshire-based alt-rockers Stud Farm Mafia, to discuss the band’s transition from teenage friends to their current high-energy project. Following the March release of their debut EP, Did You Have a Good Weekend?, Bryant dives into the “stupid story” behind their name, their penchant for satirising “bro-culture,” and the “mild homoeroticism” fans can expect from their live shows.Simple things first – where are you guys from?Me and Nath are from a little town in Oxfordshire called Thame, our drummer Luke is from High Wycombe and cosplays as a cockney. Bassist Rik…
The King of Ameripolitan is alive and well.The term legend is an overused description, but in Dale Watson’s case, it’s a perfect fit. Originally cutting his teeth on Houston’s honky tonk circuit and releasing his debut album Cheatin’ Heart Attack in 1995, he’s become an icon of outlaw country music and one of its hardest-working stars. 300 shows a year are not uncommon, along with an average of an album every 12 months. At age 63, Unwanted is his latest release and long-time fans will not be disappointed.Things kick off with the rollicking Willie Waylon and Whiskey a tribute to…
Joanna Chattman photographerChris Smither is one of the most consistent artists working in americana, having started playing music professionally in 1966 after he saw some pivotal artists playing live and feeling energised to do the same thing. These included Mississippi John Hurt.He released his first album in 1970 I’m A Stranger Too! and this started a magnificent career and to date he has recorded nineteen albums. In 1972 he met and instantly gelled with another new musician Bonnie Raitt after she covered Love Me Like A Man on her second album Give It Up. Maria Muldaur also guested on Smither’s…
Belle & SebastianAlbert Hall, Manchester11th and 12th April 2026The indie icons celebrate the thirtieth anniversaries of Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister with two shows in ManchesterJust before Belle & Sebastian take the stage in Manchester for the first of two nights at the Albert Hall, there’s a visit from a ghost of the band’s past. Stuart David, founder and former bassist, narrates a short film on the making of their debut album, Tigermilk, and delivers a verdict on the early recording sessions far more damning than you might expect from somebody so softly spoken; hey were, he says, “genuinely…
Seven years since they last played there, Wacken Open Air have announced Sabaton as the closing headliners for this year’s 35th anniversary edition. The war-mad Swedish metallers join an already stacked bill alongside Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Emperor, Deafheaven, Employed To Serve and many, many more. “It’s with massive excitement and deep respect that we’re returning to the hallowed grounds of Wacken Open Air in Germany, where we last unleashed our legendary two-stage show in 2019 – an absolutely crazy night!” say the band. “Seven years later, we are back and we can’t wait to…
Today Lisbon trioMAQUINA.announce details of their forthcoming new album‘BODY TRANSMISSION’, set for release onJuly 10th via Fuzz Club. Along with the news they sharetwo singlesand the first batch of extensive touring plans for this year, includingUK dates next month. MAQUINA.embody all the sweaty togetherness and euphoria a collective music experience has to offer. The buzzy Lisbon trio have been getting punks to dance and club kids to pogo –“making the bubbles connect a little bit”– with such fervour they routinely pack out venues and inspire multiple waves of crowdsurfing at any given live show, with over 250 gigs and numerous…