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Rock star biographies have long been popular, so when the likes of Don Arden started spilling the stories of went on behind the scenes of the music business it was no surprise their books would be immensely popular too. Now legendary manager/lawyer Steven Machat has joined the fray. Unlike a lotof his peers Machat was [...]

Awesome Noise… the title says it all. This is the place to go at Southsea Fest for those of us who like our music loud! This won’t all be straight up shouty metal though, we’ve got everything from Dragon Eye Morrison’s visceral rock to the math rock of Shapes, by way of the complex but [...]

So, here we are with another singles roundup. Once again there’s so much exciting stuff flying through our letterbox that we’re just going to have to do a double post check back this evening for part two). So, what do we have for you this morning? How about a brooding folk charity single? The belated [...]

It’s video time again folks, and we’ve got some treats for you, including the promo for the awesome Punk Spirit by Wave Machines (easily the best track on their debut album). Manchester Orchestra will be releasing I’ve Got Friends on limited edition vinyl, but you can check oput the video here. Rockers InMe return with [...]

We at Call Upon The Author love The B Of The Bang… there’s no two ways about it, we are unashamedly huge fans of Wit and his merry minstrels, so when we discovered they were curating a Southsea Fest stage we were very excited indeed!   WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? Anarchy! Well, perhaps not, but expect [...]

Well, what delights we have for you in this edition of Videodrome. We’ve got the promo for Bastila’s ‘Ghosts’. This has been one of our favourite singles of recent months, and we think you might like the video too! We’ve also got punk rockers Broadway Calls and the video for their single ‘Be All That [...]

Hong Kong Gardeners Club has gained a reputation for putting on new, exciting and unique bills featuring acts that exist a little outside the road most of us walk in life, but close enough that if we make the effort we can really relate to what they play for us. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? A [...]

Following three limited edition 10″ EPs through Chess Club Recordings, Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce details of their eagerly anticipated debut album, and a special live event to premiere their new video. The debut album, ‘Sigh No More’, will be released through Gentlemen Of The Road/Island Records on the 5th October. The album [...]

Where better to start with our previews than the flagship stage, captained by the admiral of the fleet? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT? Some of the biggest names at the festival, and indeed on the independent scene, with the likes of Little Fish, Doll and the Kicks (still on a high from their European tour alongside [...]

Blackhole release their debut album ‘Dead Hearts’ on Sept 7 on Search And Destroy Records. It is preceded by the ‘Scared To Change’ single on Aug 31. Produced by Colin Richardson’s (Slipknot/Machine Head/Fear Factory), it is a totally intense blast of punk rock fury! And the band are due to hit the road in support [...]