After the initial controversy that our preview of The Garage's revamp brought, it would be silly for us to not investigate further. The long standing music venue has been cleaned up and given a new lick of paint. Perched on the corner of Highbury, the live music venue has housed some impressive shows since opening in 1993- Green Day, Artic Monkeys and Radiohead to name a few. Now, the DHP…
Read MoreFor those that don't believe in all things virtual, buying records is a still very much a thing. Not only is it just a product, but a process. Buying a record can be a journey to your local record shop, and countless hours spent flicking through the cardboard casing, hoping to find a bargain or a treasure. For those sentimental sods, we give you our guide to Record Store Day…
Read MoreThere are hundreds of festivals across the UK to choose from, especially as we approach the season when the country finally starts to shake off the cold and wake up for a dance and a drink. Best of all, you don't have to go much further than London to find all the nights of naughtiness you can handle. Let us guide you through a blood pumping year of high-calibre festivities.…
Read MoreRitchie Blackmore reveals that he and Ronnie Romero have been recording new material. Last year (2016) Ritchie Blackmore made a welcome return to music as Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow much to the delight of fans. Despite forming only to revive the old Rainbow songs, Ritchie has now revealed that he's been recording new material that they "may release as singles". The Highway Star translated, from an interview in Japan's Burrn! magazine,…
Read MoreThe 1950s will tell you, beer is for men and cleaning is for women. But women have came along way since baking and bleach- they can even buy their own property now. In the modern 21st century, women drink beer too. The American non profit trade group, The Brewers Association, has announced that it will begin to take steps to encourage more diversity in the industry and "crack down" on…
Read MoreThe tale of this junkie Romeo and Juliet has been told a million times before. Countless documentaries and the cult biopic Sid & Nancy all detail the rise and fall of punk's most famous couple. But still, we are no closer to finding the truth of what happened in the Chelsea Hotel- the night of Nancy's untimely death. Danny Garcia hopes to reveal a little more in his latest documentary…
Read MoreMost dedicated rock fans don’t really think about video games as an avenue through which they can enjoy their favourite bands and artists. But when you take a closer look, there’s been a surprisingly interesting history of partnerships between rock and game developers. It hasn’t always worked out, but there have been some pretty entertaining rock-based games, and you can actually still play a few of them on various platforms.…
Read MoreFleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have announced that they will be releasing a new album together. Just when you think a band is dead and aren't going to release any new material any more, some of their members reunite and give us a sense of hope. The Fleetwood Mac stars have recorded a 10 track album and will call it Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie. Original... The self-titled record will…
Read MoreSticky, sludgy, brown substances are something we're very familiar with. So, this Easter week, we've decided to talk all things chocolate. Grab the tissues, this is what The Carouser is boning over. Beer: By far the best chocolate beer we have ever tasted is Siren Brewery's Caribbean Chocolate Cake. It tastes of pure chocoholic addiction that's been wrapped up warm with a coat of coffee. If this is in your…
Read MoreA recent report has revealed what places in the UK are serving up the dirtiest pints. Often you take a swig of your usual go-to pint and notice that it tastes slightly different. Having worked in multiple pubs, I can tell you my friend, that the slight hint of arse you're tasting is because the lines haven't been cleaned. Not cleaning the lines is a very filthy thing indeed. If…
Read MoreBlack Sabbath have revealed that they'll be releasing a documentary of The End tour. The band had made their way through 81 shows across Europe, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand at the start of 2017. Their final tour finished with a sold out homecoming gig in Birmingham's Genting Arena. Guitarist Tony Iommi told NBC news, "We'll actually be doing a documentary. My job at the moment is…
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