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[photo: JulianGK] Blending high energy with toe-tappingly catchy riffs, JULIANGK is carving out his own space in the music scene. Born in Costa Rica, Julian spent time with bands throughout LA and across the United States, moving to London afterwards. 2024 marked the debut of Julian's solo project, which carries on into the new year with his latest single, "Waves of Change". The single marks the first tease of Julian's upcoming 2026 releases, signaling a bolder, stronger dire

"Have you ever wondered what Black Sabbath would sound like if they were fronted by Elvis Presley?" is a question you might have found yourself asking at some point in your life... or not. But it's a question HEAVEN AND HELLVIS are answering, for better or for worse.

Dark, brooding, and cinematic, COAST NOIR have spent the best part of this year crafting their sound and image, equal parts industrial and haunting, aggressive and ethereal.

Sometimes, all you need is a bit of feelgood pop punk. Luckily, Newbury trio FOUNTAIN ISLAND deliver on that front quite easily. The band's new release, "Girl You Got Me", has all the makings of a pop-fuelled classic - catchy choruses, simple guitar riffs, heaps of infectious energy.

Brighton-based SYPHA [photo: Sypha] A last minute festival schedule swap may have changed my plans slightly, but it did mean I was able...