The Panic Years is the highly-anticipated debut album from rising sensation: Bradley Simpson. The lead singer of the world-renowned pop group The Vamps is now taking the chance to branch out into a solo career. With The Panic Years, Simpson passionately delves into his personal experiences, showcasing a personal, introspective side of his artistry that fans have yet to fully see.

The album opens with his debut single: Cry at the Moon. Released in March 2024, the single showcases not only Bradley’s vocal talent but his song writing ability too. Delving into themes of a broken relationship, it beautifully captures the emotions so vividly, that you feel as though you’re living through it yourself.

Bilk kicked off the show with the opener to Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll: RNR. Sol Abraham’s vocals are bold and full of attitude. They perfectly capture the rebellious vibe of the track and the rest of the album—and this was only the beginning. The energy of the performance brought a new perspective to the song. Pounding drums, gritty guitar riffs, and an infectious stage presence has the crowd moving from the very start.

Bradley Simpson has just released his sentimental new single, ‘Carpet Burn’, from his upcoming debut album ‘The Panic Years’, set to be released on February 28th via Insanity Records.
The track offers a final glimpse of the album and fans are already hooked; it’s inevitably many fans’ favourite, including Bradley himself.

This single has been teased online since March last year and fans have been eagerly waiting for its release. Bradley has been playing this song live to audiences and before it was even released, there wasn’t a single person who didn’t know the lyrics. ‘Carpet Burn’ has sparked a wave of excitement and anticipation from fans, since it first appeared in the setlist during the previous tour. ‘Carpet Burn’ delves into themes of young love and longing to have met someone earlier in life.

Souls In Motion is showing its promise. As the dust starts to settle on a great album launch tour through some of the UK’s indie store, the band hit #1 in the Official Record Store Chart. It is no less than the band deserve. At Vinilo Records in Southampton, we caught the band in an intimate setting.

Pastel kick off with fan-favourite: Heroes’ Blood. Jack Yates’ vocals were nothing short of mesmerising, resonating with even greater emotion when heard live. The raw energy of the performance brought a new perspective to the song, captivating the audience from the very first note.

Sam Fender has just released his gripping new single ‘Wild Long Lie’, from his upcoming album ‘People Watching’ scheduled to be released on February 21st via Polydor Records. The single is the second single to come from the album and is produced with Joe Atkinson who also worked on ‘People Watching’ and ‘Mantra’ with Fender. The single has resulted in many fans already calling it a classic, hoping it will stay in future setlists in shows years to come.
Fans have been treated with the latest single on the People Watching Tour setlist. ‘Wild Long Lie’ was met with an outpouring of excitement and anticipation from fans, since its debut in Dublin on the first night of Fender’s arena tour. "Wild Long Lie" explores the conflict between a deep affection for one's hometown and the longing to break free from it.

Midas is the highly anticipated second album from Wunderhorse. The band, formed by frontman Jacob Slater, was originally planned to be a solo project. In 2021, it became a band. Since their debut album, Cub, their popularity continues to surge.

The British Rock quartet open the album with the title track, originally released back in April; Midas. It is a rocky tune which starts the album powerfully. Peter Woodin on bass and Harry Fowler on guitar certainly make a great first impression with the iconic Midas riff. Jamie Staple’s drumming which pairs suitably to form a great melody line. Along with this, Slater’s unique and raw vocals on this song express frustration and passion as well as sounding powerful.

Wunderhorse continue to excel with July; which is a firm crowd favourite. The tune is dark and accompanied with compelling instrumentation; yet the festival crowds this summer saw this as one to mosh to. The band have been playing this since earlier this year and this led to the release of the track in May.

Sabrina Carpenter shines once again in her sixth studio album, following the release of the 2022- album ‘emails i can’t send’.

Release Date: 23rd August 2024

Label: Island Records

Format: CD / Vinyl / Digital

Short n’ Sweet is the sixth album from Sabrina Carpenter. The album contains influences of R&B, Rock and Pop, which is not a surprise considering it was produced with the iconic Jack Antonoff (Taylor Swift, The 1975).

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‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’ is a true reflection of Beabadoobee‘s journey as an artist. It not only represents an important milestone in her career but reflects her artistic maturity and evolution. The album shows influences from Fiona Apple and similar figures. Tracks such as the catchy ‘Ever Seen’ and ‘Take a Bite’ showcase Bea’s versatility by blending different genres, yet still sticking to her authentic style and sound. 


The opening tracks contrast with one anot...

What Happened to the Beach? is the third studio album from Declan McKenna. Saying goodbye to his 2017 debut album and the 2020 space-rock excellence of Zeros, McKenna introduces us to a new era of the psychedelic and ethereal. The album has hints of Los Angeles in its influence, where it was written.

We are welcomed to the album with WOBBLE. A series of eerie strings and vocals which turns into a jolly summer guitar vibe. Declan makes his mark on the tune with his iconic tone and a contrast to the strings. It sets the bar high for the rest of the album and leaves the listeners wanting more.

Other artists recently added to the lineup include the likes of The Kooks, Wet Leg and Fatboy Slim. 

Taking place over three days, Victorious Festival commemorates its 13th year on Southsea Common on August Bank Holiday weekend with a promising lineup from independent and underground artists, to established and mainstream artists.

There’s something for everyone’s taste at the festival with all music tastes acquired too. Previous headliners including Sam Fender, The Streets and Noel Galla...