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Idolvein: ‘We have a pretty ridiculous bank of demo tracks!’

We had the pleasure of chatting to the amazing alt-metallers Idolvein about their recent single output and their tour! Check it all out below! How would you describe your sound? Pretty eclectic really. Whilst we always aim for something catchy that’s going to separate us from the next band, we’ve written various tracks across the…

Yonah: ‘I think the scene now is defined as more “indie rock” but there’s still folks doing the thing! I think the scene now is defined as more “indie rock” but there’s still folks doing the thing!’ 

The incredible indie rocker Yonah released his massive debut album today! Ahead of it, we sat and had a quick chat about it, the scene in New York and his touring plans! Check it all out below! How would you describe your current sound? I’d describe it as a reflection of my current taste, which…

Otis: ‘All the music we love listening to is in album format!’

We had the pleasure of chatting to the amazing southern rockers Otis the other week about their recent single, plans for 2026 and what they make of the UK. Check it out below! How would you describe your sound? Oh yeah man, we get thrown into the blues and classic rock pot, as well as…

Scratch One Grub: ‘Full of emotion, heaviness and melodies!’

We had the pleasure of chatting to Welsh metalcorers Scratch One Grub the other day about their recent debut album, plans for the year and the state of the scene. Check it out below! How would you describe your sound? The Grubman – “Energetic, aggressive, furious, heavy, in your face. Elements of many genres combined.”…

Paulie Boy Blues: ‘It felt like a monumental experience for me’

We had the pleasure of chatting to the upcoming blues guitarist the other week about his recent UK shows, plans for more and what it’s like in the UK compared to back home. Check it all out below! You’ve exploded onto the scene over the last year or so, how as that time been? It’s…

Matthew C Whitaker: ‘It is sentimental, yet understated!’

We chatted to the incredible Matthew C Whitaker the it her day about his latest solo album, current UK tour and future plans with HENGE. Check it all out below! Is there a certain story or theme around Songs for the Weary, or is it more each track is its own, individual thing? The lyrics…


The pilot of the brand-new music show ‘Amped’ is set to be filmed in November this year at the Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool, hosted by journalist Anne Estella and frontman Brad Marr.


Unknown Refuge are a hard rock/metal band from Bolton, England. Having been on the scene for a few years now, the guys have gained growing support and notoriety across the UK and played notable shows such as Manchester’s Band on the Wall and even the inaugural Stonedeaf festival.


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