Opinion: Ten essential deep cuts from The Smiths
The Smiths have their legendary status nailed down. Their canon is massive. Here, we pick ten deep cuts from their superb back catalogue.
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Robert Plant – Digging Deep anthology: News
News of the Digging deep Anthology from Robert Plant, coming on Es Paranza on 2nd October.
DMA’s – The Glow: Album Review
DMA’s return with their new album, The Glow. It’s a career high and one that should see the band’s star rise further.
Derek Sherinian announces The Phoenix – News
News of the solo album from Derek Sherinian. The Phoenix is out on InsideOut Music on 18th September 2020.
The Ocean – new album: News
News of the new album from German prog metal band, The Ocean -Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic plus the new single.
Merry Hell – Emergency Lullaby: New Single
The Hourglass Trilogy by Wigan Folk-Rock outfit Merry Hell comes to a conclusion with Bob Kettle’s Emergency Lullaby (Wasting Time) song.
Pain Of Salvation – new album, Panther: News
News of the new album, Panther, from prog metal titans, Pain Of Salvation. Out on InsideOut Music on 28th August.
Opinion: Rush – Their best album of the Eighties
The deadly editorial duo of Dom Walsh and Mike Ainscoe assess the Eighties output of Rush – the holy triumvirate of Lee, Lifeson and Peart. Prepare to be rushified.
Kris Drever – Where The World Is Thin: New single
Kris Drever has a new single ahead of a new album. Listen to Where The World Is Thin here.
The Pineapple Thief – video and new album: News
News of the new album from The Pineapple Thief. Versions Of The Truth is out on Kscope in August. Watch the video for Demons.
Jaye Jayle – video and new album: News
News of the new Jaye Jayle album Prisyn that seems to be a little wild judging by the video for Don’t Blame The Rain.
Tim Bowness – Late Night Laments album: News
News of the upcoming new album from Tim Bowness. Late Night Laments is out on InsideOutMusic in August.
Jan Hoffmann of Long Distance Calling: Interview
Long Distance Calling are set to release their conceptual new album, How Do We Want To Live? We were given the chance to interview Jan Hoffmann, bassist with Long Distance Calling, prior to the release of the new album.
Jade Hairpins – Harmony Avenue: Album Review
Jade Hairpins, formed out of Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up, deliver a hidden gem of 2020.
Opinion: Top 10 bands to watch in Manchester
Manchester has always been a hotbed of great bands. We take a look at which bands to keep an eye on as Manchester continues to thrive.