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Being a DC Comics fan during Marvel’s cinematic reign of the late 2010s was a period of turbulence, trials and tests of faith, and was so without a comparison between Marvel and DC Studios’ numerous flailing attempts at organising its own cinematic universe based on the comics created by Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, William Moulton Marston and many others. However, the mid 2020s have provided a long-awaited gift as DC fans have now come out on the other end after the years of hardships with stifled performances and plot execution seen in the DCEU, with a beacon of hope and…
This article originally appeared in Uncut Take 332 (December 2024) “IT’S FUN TO SEE THEM STILL YOUNG” ALAN SPARHAWK chooses the 1979 debut, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS Those first few records really show The Cure realising the possibilities and then going deep, but Three Imaginary Boys was the doorway. When I first heard it, it would have been probably ’86, when I went first went to college. I searched out the very few wacky looking people there and this was the music they were listening to – a lot of New Order, and The Cure. I had heard them a little…
A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking.There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard Reed Parry. It explores the transience of life and the confusion and despair produced by parting and loss, and Good’s sudden passing in 2022, at the age of 48, makes the record all the more poignant. Much in the record seems strangely prescient concerning Good’s fate, and yet it is still joyful, spiritual and bursting with musical treasure.The record is the result of a collaboration…
Photo by TarynWe experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows set up to be recorded, there are highlights from tours, there are tracks covering a period of time and many points in between. Then we have the archive releases of shows or highlights and live shows added to studio archive releases as well as artists delving into their vaults to release shows and there are box sets – entire tours committed to…
Ex-Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn has looked back on the “intimidating” talent of late founding drummer Joey Jordison in a new interview.Talking to Meltdown, the 53-year-old, who joined the nu metal nine-piece in 1998 and departed in 2019, remembers trying to fit his parts in between Jordison’s “madness” while writing and recording music.“It’s very intimidating to be a percussionist with Joey Jordison,” he says (via Blabbermouth). “I’m in the studio watching this guy, like, ‘What am I gonna do? This guy can cover everything. He’s just a phenomenon!’”Latest Videos From LouderHe adds: “But yeah, it’s cool, ’cause he realises that the…
The light may be fading for Ian Gillan, but that doesn’t mean Deep Purple’s fireball is fizzling out. He insists that talk of retirement – broached in interviews last year but rowed back since – is premature. “Someone connected it with my failing eyesight, but I don’t see how that’s going to ever stop me singing,” Gillan tells Uncut today. “I will retire or stop when I haven’t got the strength to do it, or when it becomes embarrassing. I won’t just keep going for the sake of it. So when people give me a slap and say, ‘Oi, off…
Afropark Fest is back for its biggest edition yet, returning to Milton Keynes’ Middleton Pavilion on Saturday 25 July 2026 with a line up that reflects the breadth and energy of contemporary Black music and culture.Leading the bill is Nigerian rap phenomenon Odumodublvck, whose genre blending sound has made him one of Africa’s most exciting breakout stars. Joining him are UK afroswing pioneers NSG, Brixton rap favourite Sneakbo, UK funky house icon Malika and MOBO nominated R&B rising star Amaria BB.The growing festival, which has evolved from a series of sold out indoor events into one of the UK’s fastest…
The Heretics’ “Tidal Waves” is a powerful return from the England, UK-based band. It is only their second ever track, following their lead single “Bends & Breaks”, but listen to this: you wouldn’t have thought that. It is one of those unapologetically rock-heavy tracks that is going to get you hooked from the first minute…. ahigh-energy rock anthem built for festivals, mosh pits, and big-stage impact.I have been listening to a lot of Feeder recently, and this song reminded me of their earlier work, so the first time I gave “Tidal Waves” a spin, I was instantly invested in it.…
FM PREMIERECybèle returns with Lovergirl, released via Siren Studios, folding contemporary R&B and dream-pop into a tighter study of self-worth, softness, and emotional boundary-setting. Created with Grammy-winning songwriter Tristan Rice, the track pairs lush harmonies, atmospheric texture, and elegant production with Cybèle’s expressive vocal control.French-American composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist Cybèle explains:‘Lovergirl‘ is about the journey of pain, beauty, and self-acceptance that comes with learning that love and discernment don’t always live in the same place. As women who love deeply, we have to learn to match our capacity for giving with our ability to recognise who is truly capable…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to re-introduce you to frequently featured, upcoming artist HoodTrophy Bino and his brand new single titled “Fell 4 It” featuring Baby Money. HoodTrophy Bino continues to build momentum with the release of his latest single, “Fell 4 It,” featuring Detroit heavyweight Baby Money. Out now, the collaboration brings together two artists whose styles complement each other effortlessly, delivering a record packed with confidence, sharp lyricism, and the kind of authenticity that can’t be manufactured. “Fell 4 It” showcases the chemistry between Los Angeles native HoodTrophy Bino…
The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner.Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the big questions in life. If we were to make a case study of Andrew Sa, nothing would seem strange about a childhood riding around in a Ford F150 for his mother’s travelling karaoke business. It would also only be natural for names like Roy Orbison or Patsy Cline to emerge as inspirational figures for the young crooner-to-be. But of course, regardless of origin stories, the…
Putting some meat on the bones of last week’s passing reference to a new album when announcing their upcoming live dates, we can now reveal that the new album by The Jayhawks is called Sanctuary Park and it’s due to be released on the 28th of August, with the lead single Keeping Our Heads Above Water being released today. While the album title references an actual location in Dundas, Ontario, Sanctuary Park in the band’s vision is also being used as a fictional place where distant memories re-emerge, childhood friends from years prior start speaking again, and teenage lovers start…