Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Youth Fountain (Pure Noise Records) is cemented as a driving force in the world of emotionally charged pop-punk and emo revival. Tyler Zanon releases new acoustic single 'Twin Flame" alongside the Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP, also out now.
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FESTIVAL: Yet MORE acts announced for ARCTANGENT 2025 - Tickets available NOW
Following on from last years incredible and sold out (and probably best so far) 10th Anniversary event, the much loved and mighty award winning ARCTANGENT Festival returns this summer, and can this week reveal another host of amazing acts for the event.
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WATCH/LISTEN: DE'WAYNE returns with 'Highway Robbery' - Video available here....
DE'WAYNE is back with “highway robbery”—a high-energy rock’n’roll anthem that finds him in his purest form. Blending shimmery guitars, soulful funk-infused vocals, and two-step ready drums, the track channels influences from Ohio Players and late 90s Lenny Kravitz, all while staying boldly modern.
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FESTIVAL: 2000 Trees announces 45 NEW BANDS for their 2025 lineup....
2000trees Festival can announce over 45 new bands and acts for the line-up of this Summers much anticipated (and now officially the 'Best Medium Festival', winning the accolade three years in a row at the UK Festival Awards) live event.
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Wildcard: One Shot - An electrifying night at emerging talent at BOMBA, Exeter....
On a chilly Thursday night, the quay in Exeter came alive with the sounds of emerging talent at Wildcard: One Shot, a high-stakes 'winner takes all' competition held at the vibrant BOMBA venue. Hosted by the team behind Bristol's biggest 'Battle of the Bands' event, this exhilarating evening saw five bands compete for glory and a cash prize, with the audience and industry judges sharing the responsibility of crowning the winner.
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FEATURE: Oasis, Taylor Swift, and more: Your guide to Record Store Day 2025....
April 12th, 2025, marks the 18th annual Record Store Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the unique culture of independent record shops and the enduring art of vinyl. This year, musomuso will be covering the event at the Phoenix Sounds Record Shop in Newton Abbot, bringing you all the excitement and exclusive releases.
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LIVE REVIEW: THE BEAT lit up the main auditorium of Exeter Phoenix with a career spanning set....
On Saturday, February 1st, the Exeter Phoenix's main auditorium was once again graced by the legendary ska band THE BEAT. Known for their timeless sound and energetic performances, they delivered an unforgettable show that had the audience skanking and singing along all night long.
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FEATURE: The Great Streaming Debate - Is music streaming killing the music industry?
In recent years, music streaming has revolutionised the way we consume music. Platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music have made millions of songs accessible at our fingertips. But is this convenience coming at a cost?
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GIG LIFE RADIO 9 February 2025 featuring Rats Eat Rats, Venice Treacle, The Lilacs, Haunted mouths, Brooke Combe, Pit Pony, Youth Lagoon and MORE
Click on the link below to listen to the latest instalment of the GIG LIFE RADIO show, you can expect some great music from 26 acts and artists, the usual features and an interview with Adam Young from a band called THE HOWLERS..
If you’re tuning in via this page, make sure that you click on ‘LISTEN IN BROWSER’ otherwise it will force you to download the player (which isn’t a bad thing but might save you some time).
This is the latest instalment of the GIG LIFE RADIO show which runs in conjunction with the GIG LIFE CRISIS group on Facebook.
The playlist was created with the aid of people from the GLC family who sent in requests ahead of the show going out as well as your trusted DJ's (Steve & Rich) who use their 'spidey senses' to tell you about bands that will be topping festival bills all over the world in a few years time (well, maybe...)
Here's the playlist;
1. Rats Eat Rats - Nezumi
2. Venice Treacle - The Glass
3. The Lilacs - Calling it a Night
4. Pet Needs - Ibiza in Winter (acoustic)
Dickie Dunn's Divergent Discovery
5. The Youth Play - If We Just Ever Were
6. Chalk - Afraid
7. Stella Rose - Beautiful Twenty Something
8. The Howlers Interview Feature part 1
9. Haunted Mouths - Further 'til We Disappear
10. Neriah - Red Flag
11. Brooke Combe
12. Sunwheel - Northern Lights
13. CLT DRP - Until You Showed Me
14. Pit Pony - Vacancy
15. Alex Spencer - Do What I Wanna
16. Hot Wax - Rip it Out
17. The Howlers Interview Feature part 2
18. Youth Lagoon - Speed Freak
19. Sprints - How Does the Story Go?
20. Bleach Lab - Drown
Dickie's Dinosaur
21. The Waterboys - Hopper's on Top (Genius)
22. Snakes with Tits - Tyranny
23. Priddice Brothers Band - Wanderlust
24. Ewan Sim - Lost & Found
25. Mother Vulture - Slow Down
26. The Vive - Life Goes On (World Exclusive First Play)
We'll be back on 23 February with another trunk full of tracks for you as well as an interview with a tremendous punk band called The Threats, until then....
Steve & Rich aka your GIG LIFE RADIO presenters.
LIVE REVIEW: Grammy Award winning SOUL ASYLUM played in Bristol, read our live review....
Grammy award winning, multi-platinum selling Soul Asylum are on the road in Europe on the back of their late 2024 release 'Slowly but Shirley'. We caught up with them at the iconic Fleece in Bristol.
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RELEASE: Julien Baker and TORRES announce debut album 'Send a Prayer My Way'....
Fans of heartfelt country music, get ready! Julien Baker and TORRES are teaming up to release their first collaborative album, 'Send a Prayer My Way,' on April 18th. The album promises to deliver the raw emotion and honest storytelling both artists are known for.
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FESTIVAL: LATITUDE unveils even more unmissable artists for 2025....
OBELISK STAGE
KAISER CHIEFS, EXAMPLE, ALISON MOYET, KINGFISHR, INFINITY SONG, SCOUTING FOR GIRLS
BUENA VISTA ALL STARS, MRCY
SECOND STAGE
LEON BRIDGES, AIR, ALESSI ROSE, FEEDER, PALACE, SPRINTS, PALE WAVES, THE ROYSTON CLUB, AMBLE, LÅPSLEY, SORRY, THE WAR AND TREATY, THE KIFFNESS, NOFUN!, HAMISH HAWK
SUNRISE ARENA
CORTO.ALTO, LAMBRINI GIRLS
TK MAXX PRESENTS COMEDY ARENA
REGGIE WATTS, MARK WATSON, HUGE DAVIES, JOSH BAULF, MATT BRAGG, THOMAS GREEN, THE COMEDY STORE, PAPPY’S FLATSHARE SLAMDOWN
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RELEASE/TOUR: BLACK FOXXES announce new track and UK/EURO live dates....
BLACK FOXXES release new song “Where Have You Been” on Feb 7, 2025 as they prepare to tour their long awaited 4th studio album release “The Haar” across UK & Europe.
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TOUR: CHAMELEONS announce 8 live dates in November 2025
Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 - CHAMELEONS - are ecstatic to announce a new run of shows for later this year.
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RELEASE: Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION announce 'XV' EP to celebrate 15th anniversary
NEW XV EP ANNOUNCED TO CELEBRATE 15TH ANNIVERSARY
‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ BRAND NEW SINGLE RELEASED
RELEASE/LIVE: INHALER to perform three out-store shows to promote new record 'Open Wide'
Dublin quartet INHALER will release forthcoming album OPEN WIDE on Friday 7th February - in support, they've announced a short run of album release shows.
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RELEASE/TOUR: SNOW PATROL release new single and announce extended edition of 'The Forest is the Path'....
SOLD OUT EUROPEAN & UK TOUR STARTS THIS WEEK
GARY LIGHTBODY’S DEBUT BOOK THE FOREST IS THE PATH PUBLISHED MARCH 13TH THROUGH HARPERNONFICTION
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RELEASE/TOUR: Return of The Pale White: new album 'The Big Sad' poised to make waves
The alt-rock trio hailing from Newcastle, The Pale White, are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Big Sad, on 18th April 2025. With the new album ready to drop, fans can now PRE-ORDER/SAVE HERE it ahead of its release. Adding to the excitement, the band has also unveiled a brand new single, "Lost In The Moment," which you can STREAM HERE
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FEATURE: Should all bands release a live album?
Live albums have long been a topic of debate among music fans and critics alike. While some argue that live recordings capture the raw energy and essence of a band's performance, others believe they can never truly replicate the experience of being at a live show. Let's dive into the reasons why some bands have released live albums and consider the arguments for and against this practice, featuring examples from Iron Maiden, Dire Straits, and IDLES.
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RELEASE: PET NEEDS release new album ‘KIND OF ACOUSTIC’ OUT NOW via XTRA MILE RECORDINGS
2025 ACOUSTIC TOUR DATES THIS WEEK
‘Kind of Acoustic’, the new album by PET NEEDS is out now, via the Xtra Mile Recordings label.
The release arrives in the midst of a special acoustic tour of the UK - catch them on the road now!
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