Album Review -The Algorithm’s Anomaly 

Album Review -The Algorithm’s Anomaly 

Eternal Mind and Balens Klerede just released their first full-length project –The Algorithm’s Anomaly is a bold and thought-provoking exploration of human boundaries, delving deep into the complexities of modern existence.  Clocking in at just nine songs, this unique and introspective album fuses electronic glitches and metal elements to create an effect that is impressively […]

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 Unintended Strangers – December EP Review

Unintended Strangers – December EP Review

An indie/folk duo comprised of Robert Griffin (U.S) and Chloe Danz (New Zealand). The two met by pure luck over the internet in November, 2017. Not long after meeting online, they sparked a friendship and shared love for acoustic, pared back and honest music. From their unlikely meeting, the two began the journey of writing […]

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 New Retro Interview

New Retro Interview

After successful careers in the music industry, what inspired you to start your own label, and how did you come up with the name? Jon: It all began when the three of us—Martin, Mario, and I—were managing two brilliant jazz/soul artists, Lois Levin and Bette Schindler. We quickly realised that if we built a label […]

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 Merseyside Welcomes New Independent Jazz and Soul label ‘New Retro Records’ with First Signings ‘Lois Levin’ & ‘Bette Schindler’

Merseyside Welcomes New Independent Jazz and Soul label ‘New Retro Records’ with First Signings ‘Lois Levin’ & ‘Bette Schindler’

Instagram | Facebook   Founded in 2024 by friends Jon Withnall (Rhianna, Coldplay), Martin Tibbets and Mario Anastasiadis (Rise Records), ‘New Retro’ have hit the ground running with first signees ‘Lois Levin’ and ‘Bette Schindler’ With Lois Levin already achieving plays on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Jazz FM, […]

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 Dr Orange to Launch Debut Album ‘Late Night with Dr Orange’ at Cavern Club Headline Show in Liverpool

Dr Orange to Launch Debut Album ‘Late Night with Dr Orange’ at Cavern Club Headline Show in Liverpool

  Instagram | Facebook Clash – “Superb” Medium – “Exciting” FAME Magazine – “A rising star” Louder than War – “Brimming with the laidback lo-fi slacker vibe that recalls the like of Jack Drag as it lopes along through a haze” From sold-out UK shows to performing for Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday, 2024 will see […]

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 TRACK OF THE WEEK: The Lotts with Zero, Zero

TRACK OF THE WEEK: The Lotts with Zero, Zero

The Lotts are set to release their next single on 45-rpm vinyl via independent New England based record label Swelltune Records on the 27th August. A-Side Zero Zero written about their favourite bar whilst touring the EU, Zero Zero in Paris. And B-Side Stop & Think It Over, a cover of Memphis roots punk band Compulsive Gamblers. LISTEN HERE: […]

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 Das Koolies, Gruff Rhys, Bill Ryder-Jones, Strawberry Guy, Fflapogram and more featuring as part of ARA DEG’s sixth year in Bethesda

Das Koolies, Gruff Rhys, Bill Ryder-Jones, Strawberry Guy, Fflapogram and more featuring as part of ARA DEG’s sixth year in Bethesda

ARA DEG returns this year for a series of musical events in Bethesda, Wales. It features performances by Das Koolies, Bill Ryder-Jones, Strawberry Guy, Gruff Rhys, Merched Lloerig, Fflapogram, Don Leisure, Andy Votel, and more between 22 – 24 August. ARA DEG is a collaboration between Neuadd Ogwen (Bethesda’s former cinema, now a multi-purpose community-run […]

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