Messed!Up Spotlight

Few rock bands of the 21st century have managed to reinvent themselves as successfully, or as fearlessly, as Muse. Formed in 1994 in Teignmouth, Devon, the trio of Matt Bellamy (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Wolstenholme (bass) and Dominic Howard (drums) quickly established themselves as one of Britain’s most ambitious rock acts. Blending alternative rock with progressive influences, classical music, electronica …

The son of former XTC and Shriekback member Barry Andrews, Finn Andrews was born in London but spent his formative years in New Zealand. Immersed in music for virtually his whole life, Andrews came up through Auckland’s folk scene, playing in local bands and writing many of the songs that would end up on his group’s first album. Label interest …

Des Rocs is the stage name of New York-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Rocco. Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Brooklyn, Des Rocs has built a reputation for blending hard rock, garage rock, blues, and alternative influences into a powerful modern sound. His music combines gritty guitar riffs, explosive vocals, and cinematic storytelling, earning him a devoted following …

Some bands spend years trying to escape their past. Seahaven seem content to embrace it. When we caught the band from Torrance, California at Hamburg’s Nochtwache during their recent Winter Forever 15th anniversary tour, the atmosphere felt less like a celebration of nostalgia and more like a reminder of why the band continues to resonate after all these years. Performing …