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The Exhales - Bouquet

A powerful and anthemic new indie rock release was brought to us by crafty emerging outfit The Exhales. ‘Bouquet’ is a captivating and emotive new release, and a raw and energetic one at that. The Exhales share their new and highly-anticipated release ‘Bouquet’ which marks a milestone in the band’s musical career. On the track they captivate with their mix of raw rock and indie pop, combined…

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EP: Emma Frances - Caverns of Youth

Those of us that crave wanderlust, and turn to music for a sense of joyful independence, should turn to Emma Frances and her latest EP ‘Caverns of Youth’. She blends a laid-back pop sound with soft melodies and thoughtful lyrics. Earlier this month the San Diego-based indie pop singer songwriter released her new EP ‘Caverns of Youth’, it is a collection of four intriguing and playful soundscapes…

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EP: Penny Roox - By My Side

A stunning collection of theatrical pop tracks was released by Penny Roox in the form of new EP 'By My Side'. Five tracks is more then enough to fall utterly and completely in love with the sound the Dutch artist.

A stunning collection of theatrical pop tracks was released by Penny Roox in the form of new EP ‘By My Side’. Five tracks is more then enough to fall utterly and completely in love with the sound of this Dutch artist. She prefers to be alone in a crowd, wandering through the city or observing at parties, she reflects on the stories of the people close to her. She moves through the world with a…

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Attic Theory - Dare to Dream

'Dare to Dream' is the latest by rock band Attic Theory, it's an explosive stadium rock track with a motivational message, all we needed on a grey Wednesday afternoon! Photo by Paul at Full Pelt

‘Dare to Dream’ is the latest by rock band Attic Theory, it’s an explosive stadium rock track with a motivational message, all we needed on a grey Wednesday afternoon! Soft vocals lead us through the track and give it its strength, they add a subtle hint of pop to this powerful rock track and its thunderous soundscape. The song is emotionally charged and drenched in motivational lyricism, it is…

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Blue and Gold - Golden Hearth

'Golden Hearth' is the latest joyful celebration of mortality in the form of soft folk pop sounds by Blue and Gold. Blue and Gold is a collaboration between singer Ildikó Kerék and Bristol based songwriter Ben Hooton.

‘Golden Hearth’ is the latest joyful celebration of mortality in the form of soft folk pop sounds by Blue and Gold. Blue and Gold is a collaboration between singer Ildikó Kerék and Bristol based songwriter Ben Hooton. The two have created a comforting and hazy, angelic soundscape that is driven by softly thumping percussion and gorgeously sparkling vocals leading us through an enchanted musical…

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Sarah Ann Rée - Love is a Parallax

Irish indie folk singer songwriter Sarah Ann Rée released her latest poetic alternative folk single just last month, 'Love is a Parallax' is a wanderingly hazy new release we could easily listen to on repeat!

Irish indie folk singer songwriter Sarah Ann Rée released her latest poetic alternative folk single just last month, ‘Love is a Parallax’ is a wanderingly hazy new release we could easily listen to on repeat! Her bright voice shines throughout the track and its subtle soundscape. A story told softly through her extensive vocal range drives the captivating track and makes it an addictive listen.…

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All-Ages Music Festival BASED takes place at

FlutterTone presents a brand new inclusive and accessible music festival for the younger generation on the 23rd of June at Dublin's iconic Button Factory! BASED provides a platform for young emerging talent in Ireland.

FlutterTone presents a brand new inclusive and accessible music festival for the younger generation on the 23rd of June at Dublin’s iconic Button Factory! BASED provides a platform for young emerging talent in Ireland. On the 23rd of June, all-ages music festival BASED will be taking over the Button Factory for the second time with a fully stacked line-up of emerging acts. In response to the…

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Album: Dan Miraldi - Ulysses

A powerful collection of alternative rock track was released by Dan Miraldi in the form of his latest album 'Ulysses'. Ten tracks thunder on introducing the musical talent Miraldi posesses.

A powerful collection of alternative rock track was released by Dan Miraldi in the form of his latest album ‘Ulysses’. Ten tracks thunder on introducing the musical talent Miraldi posesses. This thirty minute tour de force Dan Miraldi just released upon us does what he does best; delivering an unbridled love of rock and roll, unapologetically. Its title track is also the perfect opener of this…

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New Trouser Press Books releases by Jim Sullivan and Harold Bronson

Trouser Press Books released new issues of collections of music journalism by Jim Sullivan and Harold Bronson, available now in eBook-form and hardcover!

2023 inductee into the New England Music Hall of Fame Jim Sullivan spent years writing for countless national publications, interviewed and reviewed countless musicians and many of them multiple times. Last year, Trouser Press Books published two volumes of his music writing. Now, they’ve been combined into one eBook with 11 new chapters. The in total 71 chapters feature an eclectic collection…

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EP: Shipping Forecast - Chapter II : Rising Slowly

A hazy and soft, soothing alternative pop EP was released by Shipping Forecast. 'Chapter II : Rising Slowly' is a collection of five songs inspired by themes of forgiveness and growth.

A hazy and soft, soothing alternative pop EP was released by Shipping Forecast. ‘Chapter II : Rising Slowly’ is a collection of five songs inspired by themes of forgiveness and growth. Slowly easing us into their mesmerising sound is single ‘The Lantern’, which is a warm and harmonious track driven by stunning vocals and a simplistic soundscape. The British outfit explores themes of pain,…

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Chapell - Suddenly

Musician and cultural alchemist Alan Chapell mixes the sonic textures of the 80's and the 90's with the introspective lyricism of the 70's on his latest single release 'Suddenly'.

Musician and cultural alchemist Alan Chapell mixes the sonic textures of the 80’s and the 90’s with the introspective lyricism of the 70’s on his latest single release ‘Suddenly’. Its colourful soundscape starts with warm, summery tones and invites us into a world of soft and welcoming hints of blues rock and folk rock, Chapell’s sharp voice intrigues us from its very first tones. ‘Suddenly’ is…

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Album: The Farewell State - Dial Everything

A grand and powerful new rock album was released by Sheffield-based band The Farewell State who return with new music after the success of debut single 'Year Zero'. 'Dial Everything' is their first full album.

A grand and powerful new rock album was released by Sheffield-based band The Farewell State who return with new music after the success of debut single ‘Year Zero’. ‘Dial Everything’ is their first full album. “The album is so named because you can dial it up to eleven, you can dial it down to zero, you can dial it in, dial it out but it is omnipresent in all things. ‘It’ being the ebb and the…

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Matías Roden - Close Your Eyes

Here's a dark and crooning new release that is a simply satisfying listen and the perfect introduction to the dark new wave slash indie rock sound of Matías Roden!

Here’s a dark and crooning new release that is a simply satisfying listen and the perfect introduction to the dark new wave slash indie rock sound of Matías Roden! ‘Close Your Eyes’ is a softly thumping, slowly building new wave release hinting at influences taken from indie rock and synth pop and it’s addictive from its very first listen. Those crooning vocals and that shimmering, colourful…

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Lewis McLaughlin - Pressure

Our favourite Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis McLaughlin, has returned with the release of single 'Pressure', which is a softly thumping alternative song driven by his sharp vocals.

Our favourite Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis McLaughlin, has returned with the release of single ‘Pressure’, which is a softly thumping alternative song driven by his sharp vocals. The track builds slowly towards an exciting and electronically-charged pop chorus with his bloody honest lyrics at its midst. It’s a refreshing piece of straight-forwarded pop entwined with Scottish poetry and…

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Live: Razorlight + James at Utilita Arena Newcastle

On a beautiful summer's evening in June I visited Newcastle's Utilita Arena for the first time to witness Razorlight and James tear down the roof of this grand arena, and it was an evening to remember!

On a beautiful summer’s evening in June I visited Newcastle’s Utilita Arena for the first time to witness Razorlight and James tear down the roof of this grand arena, and it was an evening to remember! Razorlight’s powerful riffs and rolling drums brought an ecstatic atmosphere to the Utilita, amplified by their eager fans singing along to every lyric and rhythm. The band brought a wonderful…

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Album: Ashes & Fire - In the Mourning Light

Swedish Americana act Ashes & Fire have released a world of contrasts in the body of work that is called 'In The Mourning Light'. A play on words always does well with ourselves, so the album and its tranquil, angelic sound, instantly left an impression.

Swedish Americana act Ashes & Fire have released a world of contrasts in the body of work that is called ‘In The Mourning Light’. A play on words always does well with ourselves, so the album and its tranquil, angelic sound, instantly left an impression. The artists have created a heartfelt, heart-wrenching, and stripped back collection of songs that sing together in harmony. Driven by soft…

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The LaFontaines: "this is the most upbeat record with the darkest lyrics, which is a nice juxtaposition"

We talked to The LaFontaines frontman Kerr and drummer Jamie about the band’s upcoming album, tour, and how Jamie saved the band... Read the interview now on musicforthemisfits.com!

It’s one of those days during which it pours it down followed by some sunshine, however that’s not the case for The LaFontaines drummer, and best swimmer in the band, Jamie, who joins myself and frontman Kerr via Zoom all the way from Croatia to talk about the band’s upcoming album and tour!  The band is inspired by a love for music, “otherwise we wouldn’t be doing it anymore. It’s inconvenient…