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Skynd: True Crime Music that Will Haunt You

Who knew true crime could be a genre in music? Well, it is, and in the hands of Skynd, it’s seriously impressive.

Massive Wagons Shake Shepherd's Bush Empire

It's really hard to pin down the sound of Massive Wagons, but if you put a metaphorical gun to my head, I'd have to say they're what would happen if Cheap Trick and Blink 182 got hammered in a Lancashire pub and started a crusade to bring back arena rock

Sonic Warfare at the Royal Albert: The Cult Turns 40 and Proves They're Immortal 🔥

Historic London venue becomes temple of rock as Astbury & Duffy deliver a masterclass in ageless power

Fantastic Negrito at Islington Assembly Hall: Funk’s Fiercest Storyteller at His Peak

Fifteen years of following this man’s music, and last night at Islington Assembly Hall, Fantastic Negrito showed me he’s still got cards up his sleeve. Third London show I’ve caught, and let me tell you – this wasn’t just another night of blues and funk. This was Xavier operating at frequencies I didn’t know existed.

When Worlds Collide: Jesus Jones and EMF Prove the 90s Never Left

In what could only be described as a dream ticket for anyone who lived through the golden age of British alternative rock, Jesus Jones and EMF took to the stage at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town for a co-headlining show that defied both expectations and time itself. The inevitable comparisons between these two titans of the 90s dance-rock scene miss the point entirely – this wasn’t about who wore the crown, but rather a celebration of how two distinctly different approaches to mixing electronics with guitar music could both capture the zeitgeist of an era.

Devil’s Road to Camden: Spread Eagle Proves Metal Never Dies

1993: A pivotal year in music history. Nirvana's "Nevermind" had exploded onto the scene in 1991, and by '93, the grunge revolution was in full swing. But amidst this seismic shift, some hard rock bands were quietly creating masterpieces – only to be overlooked by labels chasing the next big trend.

God Save The Sex Pistols: Frank Carter Breathes New Fire Into Punk Legends

The Sex Pistols just rewrote punk history at Manchester's O2 Academy, and I had a front-row seat to the madness. With Frank Carter stepping in for John Lydon, what could have been a mere nostalgia act turned into something transcendent.

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Rock n Roll Cocktail’s Top 10 of 2024

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Royal Republic Brings Disco-Rock Fusion to Electric Ballroom

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What happens when ELO, Queen, and an ’80s hair metal

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About capturing moments you’ll want to remember forever

Wheatus, the pop geniuses often overshadowed by their iconic hit “Teenage Dirtbag,” recently graced London with a spectacular performance. It’s safe to say that the world needs to appreciate their musical intricacies more.

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The Return of Rival Schools

In 1993, I stumbled upon an advanced copy of Quicksand’s “Slip” featuring the standout track “Fazer.” The band, often likened to Helmet and Fugazi, distinguished itself with superior songwriting.

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