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Whaledog is a Swedish rock band formed in August 2020 in Stockholm. The music has a heavy modern touch with influences from early 70’s rock. The band is now releasing their third single “In Time” […]
Rapidly rising, blues-rock on steroids band Kira Mac today release their anthemic second single ‘Dead Man Walking’ along with its accompanying brand-new, no holds barred vocals-driven video, full of fire, shadows and fury. Planet Rock described […]
Xander and the Peace Pirates today release their eagerly anticipated 10-track album ‘Order Out Of Chaos’. If you’re a lover of rock and soul, subtle riffs that haunt and send the listener, stunning vocals and […]
At the annex between suave and grit, WA rockers King Brown return with latest single ‘My Love’. Steadfast rhythms guide an unctuous dive-bar sound whilst honey coated melodies soften and smooth. Pulling aural influences from […]
The Quireboys have re-scheduled four dates on their June 2022 UK tour. Dates include Oxford, Bullingdon (June 10), Southend, Chinnerys (June 11), Bristol, Thekla (June 17), and Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (June 18). All tickets remain valid. Tickets are available from: www.quireboys.com/gigs seetickets.com skiddle.com alttickets.com Hailed […]
Texas Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has released an animated, “Jealousy/Make Believe,” a two track compilation and first instalment for the 3 song concept within their 2021 released, self-titled album. Created by front-man MATT JAMES and bassist CATT MURTIS on the porch […]
Matt Pearce and The Mutiny’s rip-roaring rebellion continues with the release of their eagerly awaited, second album (released today on Mutinear Records): one that’s been wowing reviewers far and wide. Guy B. of Great Music Stories […]
New Zealand’s female-fronted hellraisers, Mojo Alice potent combination of stomp rock & blues is back in fine form on new single Sad Face. The band’s vocalist, Jem Tupe comments; “Sad Face is like a ‘lyrical caricature’ […]
Derek Davis is no stranger to the top of the music charts. As frontman singer/songwriter for the successful Arista Records rock band “Babylon A.D.” Davis’ songs achieved Gold record status and multiple Top 10 AOR […]
Australian rock royalty, The Angels have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2022 for both the Darkroom Recharged and Greatest Hits tours. Running from May through to December and commencing with shows in the band’s birthplace of Adelaide, performances have been confirmed […]
Unicorn was created in a burst of energy in late 2020, with Jenna Hardie, Doug May, Ella Munro and Jessica Harris joining forces to create a dark and moody pop rock band. Unicorn takes inspiration […]
UK rockers REEF have released their new album, Shoot Me Your Ace in Australia via Aussie rock label, Dinner For Wolves. One of the most exciting rock albums of recent years, Shoot Me Your Ace is a […]
The Dead Daisies are set to radiate some heat releasing their fourth track, from the Live From Daisyland EP, the timeless Deep Purple classic, ‘Burn’. Alongside ‘Rise Up’, ‘Bustle And Flow’ and ‘Long Way […]
Melbourne rockers One More Weekend just dropped their exhilarating new single ‘Raindrops’. Wild, electric and free-spirited, ‘Raindrops’ is sure to be a staple for all party playlists. Featuring face-melting guitar licks and punchy bass grooves, ‘Raindrops’ is […]
With infectious energy & charming demeanors, Perth indie-rockers South Summit have returned from their breakout singles ‘River Days’ & ‘Runaway’ to hit their stride with their most prolific release to date, ‘Tired of Waiting’. […]
Combining forces to blend their unique outlooks on storytelling, Sydney’s Jeremy Strother & Bobbie Lee Stamper are excited to be announcing their project Racing Birds, alongside the release of their debut single ‘Rarely Never Loaded’. […]
English rock ‘n’ roll band The Quireboys will make a triumphant and welcome return to the States to finish what they started back in 2020 – but this time they are joined by the legendary […]
Black Label Society shares the official music video for their single, ‘You Made Me Want to Live’ from their latest album, Doom Crew Inc., out now via Spinefarm. “Black Label Society’s New Video for ‘YOU MADE ME WANT TO LIVE’ […]
New York City’s Jane Lee Hooker announce European “Keep On Rollin’ Tour” in support of their new studio album, Rollin’ (available 4/29/22). Stephen Harrison at Blues Matters Magazine writes “The thing that most excites me about this band is that it […]
Three-times British Blues Awards nominee, London-based soul-bluesman Mississippi MacDonald announces his latest single ‘Devil’s Chain’, featuring vocalist Kerri Watt, released today, 20th April, and its accompanying video. The brand-new single follows in the wake of Mississippi’s much-played and acclaimed 9-track […]
“We never thought we would be upstaged by dancing dogs and a Witch…!” But that’s all part of the wonderful new video for CATS in SPACE brand new single ‘POKE THE WITCH’, the first release […]
The new single “Don´t Call Me A Liar” is in good Paisley tradition a melodic rocker with great guitars and lots of their trademarked choruses. The song is the first single from the upcoming 4th […]
Sydney Classic Rock Aficionados Avalanche release their fiery new single ‘Bottle Of Sin’, an electrifying rock n’ roll anthem for the new generation! Recorded with Grammy Nominated Producer Steve James whose incredible work shines through a plethora of heavyweights […]
Perth melodic metallers Icarus Lives have just dropped their blistering new EP ‘Scorched Reprise’. Influenced by modern metal superstars such as The Agonist, Nightwish and Eyes Set To Kill , Icarus Lives have mastered their concoction of clean, […]
Norwegian progressive hard rock band NORTHWIND will release their long due new album ‘Imperfect Harmony’ at the 14th of May 2022. Their first album, ‘Remarkable Rock’ from 2018, received some good reviews world wide. The […]
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