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Spectral Nights
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Music that deserves to be heard.
New music, alternative music, good music.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1630 )
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Underground Festival Review, Gloucester – Saturday 30 March 2024
A sold-out crowd descended upon Gloucester for the Easter Saturday extravaganza that was Underground Festival – a three-venue pay-what-you-want event that... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Rosie Tucker – ‘Utopia Now!’ Album Review
Credit: Jon Del Real Rosie Tucker’s fourth album, ‘Utopia Now!’, finds the talented singer-songwriter asking what an artist’s life looks like in 2024 – a time... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Pillow Queens – ‘Like a Lesson’
Photo credit: Martyna Bannister Pillow Queens have shared new single ‘Like a Lesson’ ahead of the release of their third album ‘Name Your Sorrow’ via Royal... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Winona Fighter – ‘I’m in the Market to Please No One’
Winona Fighter celebrate signing to Rise Records with the release of new single ‘I’m in the Market to Please No One’. Completely defiant throughout its two... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Wild Pink – ‘Air Drumming Fix You’
Wild Pink have made a welcome return with ‘Air Drumming Fix You’, a subtly powerful and sax-infused Antlers-esque piece that finds John Ross ruminating on the... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
2000trees 2024 Adds Los Campesinos!, Frank Turner, Bob Vylan, Cherym, Don Broco...
2000trees – taking place at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham from 10-13 July – has added a number of new faces and returning heroes to its 2024 line-up. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
China Bears – ‘Easy Kill’
China Bears have shared ‘Easy Kill’ ahead of the release of their debut album ‘Participation Trophy’ (out via Fierce Panda on 12 July). Read more
Posted on 05 March 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Liam Gallagher John Squire – ‘Liam Gallagher John Squire’ Album Review
Liam Gallagher and John Squire join forces on a self-titled album that builds on the relationship, bond and mutual appreciation that has been seen at both the... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Grouplove – ‘Chances’
Grouplove have shared new song ‘Chances’ ahead of a US tour. Written and sung by Hannah Hooper – who is also responsible for much of the band’s artwork – it’s... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Reds, Pinks & Purples – ‘Learning to Love a Band’
The Reds, Pinks Purples have shared ‘Learning to Love a Band’ ahead of new album, ‘Unwishing Well’, which is out on 12 April. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Bat for Lashes – ‘The Dream of Delphi’
Photo credit: Michal Pudelka Natasha Khan makes a welcome return with ‘The Dream of Delphi’, the first single (and opening track) to be taken from the upcoming... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Young Jesus – ‘Brenda & Diane’
Young Jesus has shared the stirring story of ‘Brenda Diane’ ahead of the release of new album ‘The Fool’ on 24 May via Saddle Creek. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Magana – ‘Paul’
Released ahead of new album ‘Teeth’ (released via Audio Antihero on 25 March), Jeni Magana’s latest single is a deeply personal piece about grief and... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lambrini Girls – ‘God’s Country’
With trademark wit and anger, Lambrini Girls take aim at the state of the nation and the current political landscape in ‘God’s Country’. ‘Great Britain? Are... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Lucky Kilmartin – ‘Out of Touch’
Lucky Kilmartin’s ‘Out of Touch’ opens with a mix of spoken interludes and jaunty, baroque piano-based hooks before rasping vocals take over, lamenting how... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Tugboat Captain – ‘Bosch’
Tugboat Captain make a welcome return with ‘Bosch’, the story of a homicide detective who has a horrible realisation about his own actions. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Masca – ‘Sweet Tooth’
Masca have shared ‘Sweet Tooth’ ahead of the release of new EP ‘Teen Dream Dealer’ in June. With angular guitar work and a woozy, wonky melody that falls... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Silent Forum – ‘Yes Man’
Photo credit: Bethan Miller Silent Forum have shared ‘Yes Man’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Domestic Majestic’ on 23 February. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Mythical Motors – ‘Court of the Beekeeper’
Released on Repeating Cloud Records ahead of new album ‘Upside Down World’ on 12 April, Mythical Motors new single ‘Court of the Beekeeper’ sits somewhere... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
Yukee – Your New Favourite CBeebies Show with Guest Appearances from Weezer’s...
Rivers Cuomo (Weezer) and Feathers As long-time readers of the site will know (and if you’re not, the rather sporadic nature of our posts may well give it away)... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2024 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC