Camden Rocks Festival has turned itself into a '70s punk exhibition this year with real life punks. As always, Camden is playing host to a number of sub-genres of rock from the awful to the down-right ugly. But, like sifting through a second hand vinyl shop, there are some real gems to be discovered. Here's who we think you should be watching. Screaming Eagles These Northern Irish newcomers have been…
Read MoreFrom the Undertones to Stiff Little Fingers, the city of Belfast is still a treasure trove of musical history. When walking through the streets, be sure to pop in one of these bars to rehydrate. This is our guide to the Belfast nightlife. Voodoo A Carouser favourite and Belfast treasure, Voodoo is the place to grab a drink and discuss your favourite artists. It’s been opened five years and has…
Read MoreIf you follow us on social media, you may have noticed that we were very excited to reveal the cover of our ninth issue - The Irish Issue. For our ninth collectable issue, we have chosen Phil Lynott to adorn the cover illustrated by artist and graphic designer Emma Le Ferrand. How could we not? Our big interview for this magazine is with Phil's mother Philomena Lynott who we flew…
Read MorePubs across the UK are giving away free beer to first-time voters this election. If you haven't voted and are thinking about registering, here's some motivation. A campaign called Vote This Year Get Free Beer are being super generous and offering first time voters a free beer if they register. The campaign hopes to encourage non-voters to get out there and vote on the 8th June. Why this election though?…
Read MoreTry and get a deal on the Euros because The Stones aren't coming home. Yes, I know, it's sad but at least we can hop on a plane to a nearby country to catch them. The boys will be performing their Stones - No Filter Tour which was hugely popular in the states. To get a taster, they've also released a a live DVD titled Olé Olé Olé (which is…
Read MoreDiamond Head premier their new video 'Diamonds' and continue to promote their 2016 self-titled album. The video is exclusively hosted on Guitar World and features vintage and modern footage spanning the band's career. The cut and paste video was created by Emmy Award nominee Roman at Snakejam Studios. This all comes in time for their upcoming tour with several dates across the UK and Europe where they'll be playing tracks…
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The Belfast Clock The salty air brushed my skin as we walked by the Belfast Lough. Scenic routes and twisted roads had led me to this beautifully understated Irish city. But it is no less heaped in history and folklore than Dublin. An old pub by the sea is always a dream. My uncle had taken me and my friend Whitney to a little place he adores by the…
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Everybody and their goldfish knows who Blondie are. My first memory of Blondie's music was watching Angelica Pickles butcher "One Way Or Another" during Rugrats The Movie. When I grew a little older, I heard "Call Me" as a murderous doll gave herself a makeover in The Bride Of Chucky. This prompted me to log on to Napster and download every album the band had ever made. And Debbie Harry-…
Read MoreAfter 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,…
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