Raised in Melbourne, Kylie Minogue first gained recognition on the long-running soap opera Neighbors, where her role as Charlene Robinson made her a household name. That visibility led directly into music, and by 1987, she had signed with the production team Stock Aitken Waterman, setting the stage for a rapid transition from television star to chart-topping recording artist. Her debut album, Kylie, released in 1988, established her as a major pop presence. The single “The Loco-Motion” became a defining early hit, reaching number one in Australia and later climbing to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United
Bilmuri’s new album ‘KINDA HARD’ is so close that you can taste it, and Johnny has shared one more sneak peek before you get the whole thing.
‘WHERE TO FIND ME’ is the name, and it is another slice of brilliant crossover country catchiness. Bridging tanged guitars and earnest sentiments with crushing riffs and an appearance by French progressive metallers Novelists, it showcases just how finely tuned Bilmuri’s sound has become. Brimming with heart and soul, and possessing the sort of melodies that get stuck in your brain for weeks on end, it’s a perfect final piece of set-up for what is guaranteed to be a barnstormer of a record.
Here it is in all its glory.
‘KINDA HARD’ will be yours on April 10.
It will also feature the already smash-hit ‘ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN’, featuring A Day To Remember. That sounds like this.
Bilmuri will be hitting the road around the world later this year in support of the album. Here are all the dates.
JUNE
06 – AMSTERDAM Melkweg Max 09 – HAMBURG Fabrik 15 – LYON Le Transbordeur 19 – BERLIN Metropole 21 – FRANKFURT Batschkapp 23 – CARDIFF Depot 25 – BIRMINGHAM Academy 27 – LONDON Brixton Academy 29 – GLASGOW Barrowland Ballroom
SEPTEMBER
04 – ORLANDO Hard Rock Live 05 – NORTH MRYTLE BEACH House of Blues 06 – BIRMINGHAM Avondale Brewing Company 08 – INDIANAPOLIS Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre 10 – PHILADELPHIA The Fillmore 11 – PHILADELPHIA The Fillmore 12 – BUFFALO Buffalo RiverWorks 13 – TORONTO HISTORY 15 – MILWAUKEE Landmark Credit Union Live 18 – COLUMBUS KEMBA Live! – Outdoor Amphitheater 20 – ST. LOUIS The Pageant 22 – OMAHA Steelhouse Omaha 23 – FAYETTEVILLE Ozark Music Hall 25 – ALBUQUERQUE Revel Entertainment Center 26 – PHOENIX The Van Buren 27 – ANAHEIM House of Blues 30 – SEATTLE Paramount Theatre
OCTOBER
01 – PORTLAND Theater of the Clouds 03 – RENO Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort 04 – SAN FRANCISCO The Masonic
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A midweek trip to KK’s Steel Mill on April 1st might sound like a tough sell, but with Belgium’s rising stoner oddballs Gnome rolling into town, there was never any doubt this would be worth it. With Oxford duo Wall in support, the stage was set for a night of riffs, groove, and just the right amount of absurdity.
As it turned out, Wolverhampton was ready to embrace the weird, as The Razor’s Edge team arrive, the queue for merch is out of the door and we watch in awe as nearly every one of the 150+ strong crowd buys at least a red gnome hat (if not more) from the merch. It’s safe to say Gnome made a killing on merch tonight, and no doubt the rest of the tour too.
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Wall take to the stage with minimal fuss but maximum impact. As a two-piece built purely around riffs and rhythm, there’s nowhere to hide and this is exactly where their strength lies. The Cole brothers lock in immediately, delivering a barrage of thick, fuzz-drenched grooves that feel far bigger than the sum of their parts.
What really stands out is their chemistry. There’s an almost telepathic tightness to everything they do, shifting between sludgy crawl and punchy bursts of energy without missing a beat. The absence of vocals never feels like a gap, instead it allows the audience to get completely lost in the sheer weight of the sound, every riff soaked up into the audiences soul.
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From the moment Gnome hit the stage, there’s a palpable shift in energy; part gig, part surreal theatre and totally bonkers. Known for blending heavy stoner riffs with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour, they immediately pull the crowd into their bizarre, brilliant world, as a sea of 200 fans in bright red gnome hats get into the groove.
Opening with ‘Duke of Disgrace’ and ‘Wenceslas’, the band waste no time in getting bodies moving. The riffs are thick and infectious, but it’s the personality behind them that elevates everything. Frontman Rutger Verbist is a constant presence, grinning and gurning through every note, clearly feeding off the crowd’s growing enthusiasm.
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Songs like ‘Jebediah Supreme’ and ‘Golden Fool’ showcase the band’s ability to balance groove with playful unpredictability. ‘Blacksmith’ and ‘John Frum’ keep the momentum high, with the rhythm section driving things forward with relentless energy.
Closing run ‘Rotten Tongue’, ‘Old Soul’, ‘Kraken Wanker’ and ‘Ambrosius’ are nothing short of euphoric. The crowd is fully bought in by this point, singing, moving, and completely immersed in the Gnome universe (or is that the “Gnomeverse”?). It’s chaotic, it’s joyful, and it’s absolutely unforgettable.
Gnome have created an experience, and on this evidence, their cult status is only going to grow louder, weirder, and a whole lot bigger.
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