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ED COSENS ASTOUNDS WITH DEBUT SOLO SINGLE IF

The Reverend & The Makers guitarist has released his debut solo single ahead of a full album, complete with a captivating video.

ALBUM REVIEW: TUGBOAT CAPTAIN - RUT

Tugboat Captain brilliantly blends together a concoction of meaningful lyrics and joyous orchestral layers to craft an uplifting and fresh first album. Read Robin Mumfords review.

ANDREW CUSHIN TEAMS UP WITH NOEL GALLAGHER

The Oasis legend produced and played guitar on new single Where's My Family Gone. Read the story here.

SKYLIGHTS SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE DARKNESS FALLS THIS FRIDAY

After the success of previous release Enemies , the northern lads get emotional on upcoming release Darkness Falls. We've had a preview listen.

CREATION DAY 2021 ANNONCED FOR MAY NEXT YEAR

A new music festival curated by Alan McGee has been announced for May next year featuring CAST, Editors, Sleeper, Shambolics, Echobelly, Ash and Friendly Fires. Read on for full details plus ticket information.

SINGLE REVIEWS 16/10/20

Children Of The State and the blistering Hot Money is our Single Of The Week this week plus we give the once over to releases from the likes of Eighty Ninety, Circus Wolves, Tropical Boyfriend Catalogue, Hello Cosmos, Sentient Robot, Dizzy, Peak Low, Thrillhouse & Future Radio. Read here.

ALBUM REVIEW: THEATRE ROYAL - PORTRAITS

‘Swinging 60s’ produced with modern sounds, Theatre Royal’s newest album is a time capsule of brilliance that would fit perfectly into any era of music. Read our review.

TROPICAL BOYFRIEND CATALOGUE CAN RUN FASTER THAN YOUR CAR

The London quartet start a new era with new release I Can Run Faster Than Your Car. We take a look at one of 2020's most eclectic bands.

FEATURE ARTICLE: ARCHIVES OF PAIN

On World Mental Health Day read this very moving story from Our Sound writer Paul Laird soundtracked by The Manic Street Preachers 'The Holy Bible'.

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM REVIEW: SLEEPER - THIS TIME TOMORROW

Our Sound writer and Sleeper aficaondo reviews the new album from Britpop legends Sleeper. Read our exclusive review. 

SINGLE REVIEWS 09/10/20

Read our weekly take on the weeks new releases featuring KOMBAT, The Lathums, DMA's, Lauran Hibberd, In Earnest, Regent, SCARLET, Ed Nash, Mellah and more.

FEATURE ARTICLE: THE INSPIRAL CARPETS

Read a poignant biographical story on one young man discovering The Inspiral Carpets.

REGENT SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE TODAY THIS FRIDAY

Read about the fantastic new single including words from frontman Ben Rooke here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 04/10/20

Have a read of our take on this weeks single releases including new music from Shambolics, The Snuts, Tom Grennan, Tugboat Captain and The Strifes.

SHAMBOLICS - The Fife lads are back with new single Love Collides

Signed to Alan McGee label Creation 23, the band have today released their blistering new single Love Collides.

THURMAN - THE BEST BAND TO NOT MAKE IT

Our Sound writer Paul Laird has written an excellent feature on Britpop era band Thurman; From Camden to MTV - read the story of a band that is remembered fondly.

FENNE LILY - BREACH- ALBUM REVIEW

Fenne Lily delivers a cacophony of catharsis in easy-listening second album - words by Our Sound writer Tom Farmer. Read on.

SINGLE REVIEWS 29/09/20

With new music from The Posies, SHADER, The Islas, Vistas, Heavy Salad, Tom Welsh, King Mala and tons more.

COMPETITION: WIN A COPY OF LUNCH WITH THE WILD FRONTIERS

For your chance to win a copy of this excellent Britpop era book, head over to our competitions page.

FEATURE: INTRODUCING THE WHA

The Irish newcomers have a released a video for their new single Young Skins. We take a look at the new alternative stars on the rise.

SINGLE REVIEWS 18/09/20

Real Thing from Johnny Lloyd (a must listen) is our Single Of The Week while we also run down new music from Bang Bang Romeo, Black Honey, Abnorm, Tugboat Captain, The Trusted, Bradford, Darling Boy, Lucy Deakin and tons more. A packed week.

DOVES - THE UNIVERSAL WANT ALBUM REVIEW

Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug reviews the new album from Doves.

DECLAN MCKENNA - ZEROS - ALBUM REVIEW

Declan Mckenna loses record-breaking charts battle, but cements the affection of music lovers in sensational glam rock thriller.

SINGLE REVIEWS 11/09/20

Borderlines by Apollo Junction is our Single Of The Week and we welcome you to join us as we go through more releases from Shame, Sam Fender, Tina Boonstra, TV People, Doves, Crossfire Eagles, Bonze, Narcissus and more.

RETRO REVIEW - BLUR - THE GREAT ESCAPE

We take a look back at a classic album from twenty years ago this month - September 1995 when Britpop ruled the world and Blur released The Great Escape.

WAR CHILD - HELP - ALBUM REVIEW

Re-released to celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary, Help features Oasis, Blue, Suede, The Stone Roses and The Charlatans amongst others. What could possibly go wrong?

2021 NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEKENDER

A phenomenal line up has been announced. Have a click to read all the details.

MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE 2020

Here are the details on this year's awards including where and when the winner will be announced and who is in the running.

THE gig of 2021 has been announced.

Read on.

SINGLE REVIEWS 04/09/20

An absolute stacked week with releases from Shade, BAXTR, Tropical Boyfriend Catalogue, Red Cavalry, Nada Robot, Jimmy Herrity, Aidan Tulloch and more. 

The Smiths' Drummer Mike Joyce Raffles 'The Queen Is Dead' Platinum Disc In Support Of Back on Track

ALBUM REVIEW - THE GRAVITY DRIVE - THE WILDLIGHT

We review the new one from The Gravity Drive here

ALBUM REVIEW - BLOXX - LIE OUT LOUD

Tom Farmer reviews the vibrant debut album from BLOXX.

Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft are both to release new albums in 2021. 

This is what we know so far.

THE HEADLINERS FOR READING & LEEDS HAVE BEEN REVEALED

A male heavy line up has been announced, causing uproar in some circles. Read on to discover who will be performing.

SINGLE REVIEWS 28/08/20

Read our verdict on this weeks single releases with tunes from Bark Mailey, The Magic Gang, Heavy Salad, Vela Incident, Robson, Lauren Lakis and more.

ALBUM REVIEW - BULLY - SUGAREGG

Robin Mumford of The Indie Plug reviews a sllice of sizzling hot grunge rock here.

'HELP' SET FOR A RE-RELEASE

The charity album celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary this year and is being released on vinyl and streaming services for the first time. Read on for the full tracklisting and further release details.

ALBUM REVIEW - THE KILLERS - IMPLODING THE MIRAGE

Brandon Flowers and the Killers bloom in trying times, releasing their strongest record in fifteen years. Read the Our Sound review by Tom Farmer here.

The Cribs are back with tour dates for next year plus a new album Night Network coming this November. Read on.

IDLES have announced a UK & Ireland tour for next year plus details on you can pre-order their new album ULTRA MONO on limited edition vinyl and exclusive CD. Read all about it here.

SINGLE REVIEWS 21/08/20

The Rosadocs with Say Something is our single of the week in this busy week for releases with other standout releases from Tom Swan, St Peter's Dream, The Shed Project, Civic Green, Cucamaras, The VCR, Allison Leah & more. Click here.

ALBUM REVIEW - SEA GIRLS - OPEN UP YOUR HEAD 

Sea Girls rock the boat with waves of mosh pit-worthy anthems. Read our review.

DEATH THREAT CASSETTE ARE READY TO BLOW UP WITH NEW SINGLE TANK GUN SOLDIER 

We caught up with the man behind the music to discuss his time in Solanoid, what we can expect from the upcoming new album and the story behind the blistering new single Tank Gun Soldier. Read here.

Indie pop starlet Charlotte Betson is set to release new single 'Important To Me'.

Read about her inspiration for the new release and how she has kept busy during the lockdown here.