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One of Sweden’s hidden gems in the indie pop/rock scene, Friska Viljor, have a special relationship with Hamburg. When nothing happened in Sweden after the release of their debut album Bravo! in 2007, the band set off for a summer road trip to Germany with the ambition to play street corners in Hamburg and Berlin but were too shy to …

Sixty years ago, Elvis Presley scandalized America on the Ed Sullivan Show with dance moves never seen on telly (or elsewhere) before. Shaking, swinging, and moving his hips, he had a sexuality and energy to his performance that was shocking, and the girls in the audience began to scream. The conservative society at the time wanted his performances to be …

Bohemian Rhapsody takes over the PA in a bold choice of opening music, but Grandson knows his audience well – young and old, alternative and pop, fans alike belt the entire song together. And when it finishes, a hooded figure appears on the park bench, which is positioned on a riser, next to the drum kit and between two old-looking …

Having toured with tech-gods Hacktivist and the Indian metal sensation Bloodywood, Lake Malice is set to stand above many of their alternative counterparts due to their innovative songwriting and stellar production. Towards the end of August, they will be supporting Enter Shikari on their European tour. I can’t really understate just how important Lake Malice is. With the rise of …

Opening Victoria Warehouse’s main stage on the final day of Radar Festival was Where Oceans Burn, a metalcore outfit started in Manchester, and consisting of members close to my heart. Where Oceans Burn saw immediate success with their first release, Hollow Heart, back in 2019. This was largely due to the focus they placed on quality and social media promotion. …

“Aled spent ten years building Dream State so, for him, when the team went separate ways, he felt like he wasn’t ready to step away from something he spent a decade of his life building.” Jessie fluttered into the press area, greeting everyone with a smile. Any nerves I had were immediately put at ease by her lively attitude. It …