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Hangovers, Heartaches and Hot Soup

‘Well, it was ugly but we made it this far.’ When I usually get an album to review, I press play and let it do its thing, but when my friend Jamie sent me this, I quickly scrolled to the end and began there. It was m...

Jenna Leigh-Raine talks new single ‘ARTEFACT’!

When did the initial idea for your latest single come together? I wanted to write about a character who was living a life in an era of civilian-controlled zones, and is close to escape to survive outside in a dead zone. ...

Nomad’s Land

‘I’m just a nomad, carrying a weight I’ll never show’ The sky view sweeping down through the forest and into the blanket of snow, a vision of beauty and desolation, we see Gaerea trudging along pleading with thei...

‘I guess my goal was to promote a little kindness:’...

With Closer Than Your Shadow, rising artist REIGNS channels raw emotion into a track about mental health, resilience, and the people who show up for us. Rooted in soulful vocals yet edged with drum‑and‑bass energy, t...

Beddy-Byes in Brum

In today’s episode of House and Garden, I bring you Azaleas, they are quite hardy, they can stay outdoors in winter and are a great addition to a mixed border and what’s so brilliant is that they come back every year...

Album Review- Gorillaz: The Mountain

Gorillaz ninth release is an album fueled by the reflection of grief and encapsulates a sense of place better than anything they’ve released in the last 15 years. One of the keys to this is the consistency and flow of ...

Southampton Summer Sessions adds Du Blonde and Katie Owen to...

Today, psychedelic garage rock singer-songwriter Du Blonde and DJ and broadcaster Katie Owen have joined the line-up for summer concert series TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions 2026. S...

A Heart Full of Hate

Solitary – (adjective)being, living or going alone. Hatred – (noun) extreme dislike, aversion, hostility. These words hold power, they are at opposite ends of the definition spectrum, yet they equal each other in eff...

My Half Caught Heart.

My friend Matthew Awbery is a skilful lyricist and musician. Having worked with him for several years now on other projects, I always look forward to where he is next on his journey.After a tumultuous 2025 he is more gro...

I Dug A Hole In The Yard For You.

‘I was blind to the truth of our existence’ Watching the video for ‘Surviving The Vermin’ I find myself looking at a room where The Purge would fit in quite comfortably. It is basic, with what looks like white ta...