The dreaded second album - It’s a killer. Musical artists frequently stumble at the second hurdle, producing a rather mediocre album in conjunction with the stunning album which hurtled them to fa

Released earlier this month under the Eighteenth Lounge Street label was Mondo Beyondo, the eight studio album to be released by DJ Alex Gimeno under the nom de plume of Ursula 1000. Mondo Beyondo

‘Pop Punk Is Not Dead’ is more than simply a name given to a forthcoming tour consisting of established artists and new bands within the pop punk scene; it is a statement. For whilst the genre h

Deftones are arguably one of (if not the) best alternative metal bands of a generation. They will certainly remain one of my top bands of all time. Guaran-damn-teed. Their 6th studio album Diamo

Katy Perry is basically the perfect seller. She appeals to just about every single member of our society. Girls like her because they can aspire to be her and all other girly type things. Guys li

'Shooting The Moon' is the third single to come from the debut self titled album Mona, which was released May 16th this year. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, a long pronounced epicenter for blu

This past weekend at the world-renowned Sunset Strip Music Festival, Escape the Fate announced their next single to an eager audience. “Liars and Monsters” – contributed to by rock great John

An album as highly anticipated as I’m With You by the Red Hot Chili Peppers has a great deal riding on it, especially after the band’s five year hiatus and the departure of guitarist John Frusciant

Mount Kimbie are fast become the go-to guys for any sort of intellectual ambience at short notice, offering an unprecedented mix of credibility and left-field dance. This is music for t

Matador Records chose this band for the lead song on their Casual Victim Pile compilation. After gaining critical acclaim, gone were the days of releasing EP’s on their own. Follow That Bird is

As a preview to the release of his long awaited new studio album 'Bad As Me' on the 25th of October, a Private Listening Party was held by Mr Waits himself online. In this four minute clip, Waits,

It is hard to describe the level of excitement within the venue this evening as the crowd, who are packed wall-to-wall in this rather intimate venue, are preparing to welcome back Welsh pop-ro

One Spark is set to release on the 23rd of August as the debut solo album from Gabe Dixon. Somewhat prolific in his career, he formed The Gabe Dixon Band, a quartet at the time, from Miami, in 19

Three years to conquer the world. It’s an immeasurable achievement, you can’t deny it. Lady Gaga is already recognised as one of the most influential modern music artists, alongside the likes

I would like to go back in time and find whoever thought that it was a valid idea to replace the term ‘guitar pop’ with ‘indie’ and give them a hearty telling off. It is because of them that ‘indi

Los Angeles-based Vampires Everywhere! has made certain to stand apart from their contemporaries. From their consistency with image and concept to their interactions and openness with their fans, t