Blog

Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Kent blues rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are pleased to announce their 2027 UK Headline Tour which includes their biggest London concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday February 27th.

Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday April 10th from alttickets.com, Gigantic.com and The Zac Schulze Gang.

The band are best known for their explosive live shows and their signature blend of 70’s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences. Guitarist Zac Schulze commands the punk intensity of Wilko Johnson, the blues rock finesse of Rory Gallagher, and the adrenaline-pumped rock presence of AC/DC’s Angus Young.

Over the past few years, the Kent-based trio have built a loyal following who are fans of their blistering, raw-to-the-bone live shows. They’ve toured the UK and Europe extensively and have supported the likes of Samantha Fish on several tours. Their explosive sound combines classic British R&B with punk urgency, first-class musicianship, and non-stop onstage excitement.

Released in September 2025, the band’s debut album Straight To It says it all. The trio doesn’t mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock’n’roll that grabs you by the throat.

Guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn’t just his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a like-minded sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock’n’roll. Zac rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. The trio create a massive roar, without losing sight of what matters most, the songs.

The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s icons including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. Their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a nod to contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.

The Gang have made lasting impressions at festivals including Eric Clapton’s Crossroads, Planet Rock’s Winter End, Fairport’s Cropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.

Zac Schulze won “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed this by winning “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 and 2026. With sold-out concerts in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, the Zac Schulze Gang are the band to watch.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM,
ZACSCHULZEGANG.ROCKS/TOUR

Newcastle, The Cluny
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Tickets: Gigiantic.com
19a W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
www.thevoodoorooms.com

Glasgow, Stereo
Thursday 25 February 2027
Tickets: Gigantic.com
22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
www.stereocafebar.com

London, Islington Assembly Hall
Saturday 27 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD
https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

Bristol, Thekla
Sunday 28 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB
www.theklabristol.co.uk

Cardiff, The Globe
Tuesday 2 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA
https://www.globecardiff.co.uk

Southampton, The Joiners
Wednesday 3 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
1 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NS
https://www.facebook.com/joinerssouthampton/

Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
Thursday 4 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
106 High St, King’s Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

NOVEMBER 2026 UK TOUR

Leeds, The Key Club
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
66 Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8LW
www.thekeyclubleeds.com

Manchester, Night & Day
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
26 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN
https://nightnday.org

York Crescent
Thursday 12 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
https://thecrescentyork.com

Norwich, Waterfront Studio
Friday 13 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

Brighton, Hope & Ruin
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
11-12 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WA
www.hope.pub

Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Sunday 15 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street,

Nottingham, NG1 5LB
www.rescuerooms.com

THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | APPLE | YOUTUBE

The post THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG Announce 2027 UK Headline Tour appeared first on The Rockpit.

VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #449 HERE This week’s DigiMag is packed full of goodness, starting with our sensational featured cover interview with the enigmatic Benji Webb from Skindred, talking about the band’s new album You Got This as well as their September tour of Australia. We also found time to chat with Vomitory, Saec6, H.E.A.T and […]

GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will release Paper Doll Live via Rounder Records on Friday June 12th, her first official live album, capturing the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music. Pre-order the album HERE.

New single “Sweet Southern Sounds – Live” is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

A leading guitarist of her generation, Fish is known for her bold musicianship, emotional depth, and fearless song writing. A multi-award-winning festival headliner, she has built her reputation on explosive live performances that blend raw guitar power with deeply expressive vocals. Following the critical success of her GRAMMY-nominated album Paper Doll, the new live record showcases the intensity and chemistry that define her shows night after night.

“Truly, this is for the fans,” Fish says of making her first official live record. “We’ve had numerous requests over the years. Paper Doll felt so great on stage — it felt like the perfect time to showcase the band and our live show.”

Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paper Doll Live captures a band fully locked in and feeding off a packed crowd. The venue’s natural warmth and acoustics created an ideal setting for the recording, elevated even further by the addition of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters, whose soaring harmonies bring added depth and emotion to the performance.

“Their voices lifted every song,” Fish says. “I love beautiful backing vocals — they pack an emotional punch. I’ve been a fan of them for years, so that was really special for me.”

Fans travelled from across the country to attend the recording, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and celebration inside the theatre.

“Our fans aren’t afraid to travel,” Fish says. “When we announced the show, people got excited. I think that build-up always helps make a better show.”

The result is a performance that feels both ferocious and communal — a moment where the band, the songs, and the audience meet in real time. While the studio album Paper Doll marked a breakthrough in Fish’s artistic confidence, the live setting strips away polish and leaves only instinct.

“There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums,” Fish says. “The stage lays all of that bare.”

Songs evolve and expand in the live environment. Outros stretch. Studio fade-outs become powerful climaxes. Tracks like “Lose You” build with relentless momentum, while “Sweet Southern Sounds” allows Fish to lean into her hypnotic North Mississippi-inspired guitar phrasing. The title track “Paper Doll” lands as a defiant anthem night after night, igniting crowds with its refusal to conform.

And when the band launches into a blistering cover of MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams,” the room detonates.

For Fish, the difference between studio and stage is elemental.

“The studio is where you build and create your sound,” she says. “The stage is where you execute all of that. Having a crowd takes you out of your head and gives you something to play off.”

Emerging from Kansas City’s blues lineage and shaped by influences ranging from Prince and Leonard Cohen to the legends of Mississippi Hill Country blues, Fish has long treated performance as her proving ground. From cold-calling bars as a teenager to headlining international festivals, she has developed a live show that balances catharsis and control, boldness and vulnerability.

With Paper Doll Live, she isn’t reinventing herself — she’s documenting the power of what she and her band do every night.

“I just wanted to capture what we do every night,” Fish says. “It wasn’t about chasing something new. It was about capturing the thing that has connected so deeply over the years.”

If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power, Paper Doll Live is the sound of that power unleashed — immediate, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.

Critics agree that a live show from Samantha Fish is nothing short of electrifying – “wild” and “raunchy,” as Louder Than War puts it, and an “absolute must-see.” Onstage, she’s a “force to be reckoned with,” tearing into solos “like it owed her money,” with crowd reactions that border on feral, according to Parklife DC. Reviews consistently point to the intensity of her performances, driven by savage guitar work and a commanding presence (Blues Rock Review), while others admit they were unprepared for her sheer energy and charisma, noting that she “can rock the house” (Americana Highways). Add in her swagger, blistering blues licks, and a voice packed with raw emotion, and it’s clear why the Nottingham Post calls her the complete blues package.

DIGITAL TRACKLIST

01.    Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I Put A Spell On You – Live
05.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
06.   Lose You – Live
07.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
08.   Bulletproof – Live
09.   Miles To Go – Live
10.   Fortune Teller – Live
11.    Better Be Lonely – Live
12.    Dream Girl – Live
13.    Don’t Say It – Live
14.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
15.    Rusty Razor – Live
16.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

CD TRACKLIST

01.   Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
05.   Lose You – Live
06.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
07.   Bulletproof – Live
08.   Miles To Go – Live
09.   Fortune Teller – Live
10.    Better Be Lonely – Live
11.    Dream Girl – Live
12.    Don’t Say It – Live
13.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
14.    Rusty Razor – Live
15.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

VINYL TRACKLIST

Side A
1.   Paper Doll – Live
2.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
3.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
4.   Lose You – Live
5.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live

Side B
6.   Fortune Teller – Live
7.    Don’t Say It – Live
8.    Rusty Razor – Live
9.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

TOUR DATES
TICKETS ON SALE AT SAMANTHAFISH.COM

4.10   Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa Beach Weekend
4.11   Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre*
4.12   St Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Festival*
4.15   Savannah, GA – District Live at Plant Riverside District*
4.16   Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage*
4.17   Dothan, AL – Dothan Opera House*
4.18   Meredian, MS – MSU Riley Center*
4.19   Sandy Springs, GA – Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs PAC*
4.24   New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
4.25   New Orleans, LA – Jazz & Heritage Festival
4.28   New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
5.01   New Orleans, LA – Fillmore
5.02   Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort & Spa
5.05   Decatur, AL – The Princess Theatre
5.07   Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
5.08   Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
5.09   St Louis, MO – Atomic
5.10   Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
5.13   Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre
5.14   Marion, IL – Marion Cultural & Civic Center
5.16   Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino**
5.17   Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
5.19   Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
5.20   State College, PA – The State Theatre
5.21   Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
5.22   Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino**
5.23   Beverly, MA – The Cabot
5.24   Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
5.27   Patchogue, NJ – Patchogue Theatre
5.28   Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
5.29   Lebanon, NH – Levanon Opera House
5.30   Augusta, NJ – Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
5.31   Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19   Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20   Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21   Brescia, Italy – Chiari Blues Festival
6.23   Loceri, Italy – Parco Urbano
6.25   Rubigen, Switzerland – Muhle Hunziken
6.27   Vienne, France – Jazz a Vienne
6.28   Erlangen, Germany – E-Werk Kino
6.30   Mannheim, Germany – 7er-Club
7.01   Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
7.02   Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
7.04   Helsinki – Puisto Blues
9.18-19   Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
10.31   West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***

*w/ Tab Benoit – Two Tours Collide – 4.11-4.19
**w/ Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
***w/ Jesse Dayton

PRE-ORDER “PAPER DOLL LIVE”
Available on Vinyl, CD and Digital

SAMANTHA FISH
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK

The post SAMANTHA FISH Announces Her First Official Live Album “Paper Doll Live” Released On June 12th appeared first on The Rockpit.

Interview by Kris Peters Australia, prepare to set your fazers to stun this September, with Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED primed to return to our shores for their biggest ever Australian headline tour! Opening proceedings on Tuesday 1 September in Perth, SKINDRED will head through Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, and close out on Sunday 6 […]

Do we get lost when the soldier is libido
You can’t buy me now that I am free now
One good moment
Take take take to feel now
Don’t drive me away, I could be so fun

As Donzii prepare to hit the road with Adult., they’re not easing into the tour with a polite little handshake and a merch-table smile. They’re kicking the door open with Bird, a track that feels like it was engineered to ricochet off club walls and rattle rib cages. For a band with a reputation for turning live shows into something closer to theatrical possession than standard gig routine, it’s a sharp way to mark the first night out.

Bird is sleek, dangerous, and sensuous. The Los Angeles-by-way-of-Miami outfit has already built its name on spectacle, mood, and a wild performance instinct; here, they bottle some of that lightning. This track is aimed squarely at the club, but it carries enough bite to leave a mark by closing time.

The synths come in with a hard, bright smack, the beat keeps shoving from below like a bad idea you know you’re going to follow anyway, and the guitar slices through the machine throb with just enough abrasion. You can hear Boy Harsher and IDLES as reference points, as well as a dash of Virgin Prunes, though Donzii sound less like they’re borrowing from any particular sound than mashing these temperaments into the same combustible little engine. Bird flutters and flaps with dance-floor purpose, though there’s still enough strain in the performance to keep it from going cold.

And yes, it has a concept, but nobody needs to run from the room waving their arms because the art kids brought theory again. The dream of flight at the center of the song gives it lift without making it precious. You feel that tug throughout the arrangement, that urge to rise above the stale rituals of work, consumption, and low-grade spiritual anesthesia while the floor keeps hauling you back with another kick drum thump. It’s about wonder, escape, and the sorry fact that modern life has trained plenty of people to treat wonder like an inconvenience.

The band explains it plainly enough: “This song was inspired by a dream Jenna had where she had figured out how to fly! She thought it was insane and incredible, but no one seemed to bat an eye or care. Rather than a commentary on ego- this dream reflects the often disaffected approach people have toward the wonder of life. It’s not just about driving a car to work and buying shit. Life is an ecstatic ecstasy! Every breath is so insane and precious. Bird is an expression of wanting to maintain that wonder and share it.”

That spirit comes through. Bird has muscle, mood, and a welcome streak of mania, and it also suggests that Kaliedoscopic may have more on its mind than merely keeping the dancefloor hoppin’.

Listen to Bird below and order the single here:

Tour Dates:

• Apr 10 Pittsburgh, PA @Spirit Lodge
• Apr 11 Baltimore, MD @Ottobar
• Apr 12 Brooklyn, NY @Good Room
• Apr 14 Raleigh, NC @Kings
• Apr 15 Atlanta, GA @The Earl
• Apr 16 Jacksonville, FL @Jack Rabbits
• Apr 17 Orlando, FL @The Social
• Apr 18 Miami, FL @TBA
• Apr 21 New Orleans, LA @GASA GASA
• Apr 22 Houston, TX @White Oak Music Hall
• Apr 23 Austin, TX @29th Street Ballroom
• Apr 24 San Antonio, TX @Paper Tiger
• Apr 25 Denton, TX @Rubber Gloves
• Apr 28 Albuquerque, NM @Sister
• Apr 29 Phoenix, AZ @Rebel Lounge
• Apr 30 San Diego, CA @The Casbah
• May 01 Los Angeles, CA @Masonic Lodge (Hollywood Forever)
• May 02 San Francisco, CA @Rickshaw Stop
• May 04 Portland, OR @Mississippi Studios
• May 05 Seattle, WA @Barboza

Follow Donzii:

• Bandcamp
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Website

The post “I Just Fly Real High” — Donzii Take Flight With Dark Dance Track “Bird” appeared first on Post-Punk.com.

Australian singer-songwriter Phil Jamieson has today announced a huge new chapter in his solo career, unveiling his brand-new single Weekends (out now), alongside news of his forthcoming sophomore album 10Charlie (presave here), set for release August 14.

To celebrate the album, Jamieson will embark on an enormous tour of Australia, PJ AIR, hitting venues across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. With more than 40 shows nationwide, PJ AIR is one of Jamieson’s most ambitious solo tours yet. Tickets go on sale at 9am local time on Monday 13 April from www.philjamieson.com.au/.

New single Weekends offers the first taste of 10Charlie, a record that sees Jamieson diving deeper into his storytelling instincts, blending reflective lyricism, ambient guitar textures and that unmistakable voice that has defined Australian alternative music for decades.
“Weekends. It’s a destination. It’s a place among the tall pines. It’s a restaurant / bar / coffee shop / diner. You can go to Weekends on a Monday. It’s a place to agree or disagree,” explains Jamieson. “The song is built around intimacy and hope. And it has some fun guitars.”

10Charlie represents Jamieson at his most personal and direct, capturing moments of introspection and transcendence. Reuniting with producer Oscar Dawson and featuring collaborations with artists including Davey Lane, Rob Muinos, Ben Edgar and Soph Ozard, the album is at times both meditative and furious; as Jamieson presents stories of reflection fueled by moments of introspection and an overall commitment to pouring into one’s own elevation and fulfilment. 10Charlie weaves its way through melody and nuance with ease, matching Jamieson’s signature charisma and frenetic energy as a rock vocalist and musician. “This album is much more personal than my first record. In times of intense turbulence, I’ve written what I’ve needed to hear,” Jamieson says. “It’s a balm for my soul. 10Charlie is a boarding pass. You are not in the exit row, your luggage can be stored under the seat in front of you. Please follow all cabin crew directions and fasten your seat belt for take off.”

The PJ AIR tour will see Jamieson taking the new songs, alongside fan favourites from across his catalogue, to communities and venues throughout Australia. From breweries and theatres to beloved local pubs, the tour celebrates the grassroots venues and music scenes that have always been at the heart of Australian live music. Excited to perform his new album for fans in every pocket of Australia, Jamieson enthuses,“PJ AIR is a BIG adventure. My co-pilot is Ricky Albeck and I can’t wait to play for you all. Songs will be sung and stories will be told.”

Weekends is out now.
10CHARLIE will be released on Friday 14 August, and is available to presave here.
Tickets to the PJ AIR tour go on sale at 9am local time on Monday 13 April from www.philjamieson.com.au/.

STREAM: WEEKENDS
PRESAVE: 10CHARLIE

PHIL JAMIESON – PJ AIR Tour
with special guests
Tickets from www.philjamieson.com.au/
THU 11 JUN – LEICHHARDT HOTEL, ROCKHAMPTON QLD
FRI 12 JUN – HARVEY ROAD TAVERN, GLADSTONE QLD
SAT 13 JUN – GRAND HOTEL, CHILDERS, QLD
SUN 14 JUN – METROPOLITAN HOTEL, MACKAY QLD
THU 18 JUN – MOUSE PROOF BREWERY, TOOWOOMBA QLD
FRI 19 JUN – NORTON MUSIC FACTORY, CALOUNDRA QLD
SAT 20 JUN – VINNIES DIVE, SOUTHPORT QLD
THU 25 JUN – TANSWELL’S HOTEL BEECHWORTH VIC
FRI 26 JUN – SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
SAT 27 JUN – YOUNG STREET TAVERN, FRANKSTON VIC
FRI 03 JUL – THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC
SAT 04 JUL – EUREKA HOTEL, GEELONG VIC
THU 09 JUL – THE SCENIC HOTEL, NORTON SUMMIT SA
FRI 10 JUL – ED CASTLE, ADELAIDE SA
SAT 11 JUL – PORT LINCOLN BREWING CO, PORT LINCOLN SA
WED 15 JUL – CABARITA BOWLO, CABARITA SA
THU 16 JUL – ELTHAM HOTEL, ELTHAM NSW
FRI 17 JUL – WOOPI BREWING CO, WOOLGOOLGA NSW
SAT 18 JUL – BELLINGEN BREWERY, BELLINGEN NSW
SUN 19 JUL – FINNIAN’S, PORT MAC NSW
THU 23 JUL – LA LA LA’S, WOLLONGONG NSW
FRI 24 JUL – MILTON THEATRE, MILTON NSW
SAT 25 JUL – FUN TIME PONY, CANBERRA ACT
THU 30 JUL – HAMILTON STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
FRI 31 JUL – FLOW BAR, OLD BAR NSW
SAT 01 AUG – THE WHALERS, MOSMAN NSW
SUN 02 AUG – AVOCA BEACH THEATRE, AVOCA BEACH NSW
FRI 07 AUG – THE DECK TRARALGON, TRARALGON VIC
SAT 08 AUG – LIVE AT THE BUNDY, BUNDALAGUAH VIC
SUN 09 AUG – SOCIAL CLUB, BALNARRING VIC
THU 13 AUG – CROWBAR, BRISBANE QLD
FRI 14 AUG – SHOTKICKERS, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 15 AUG – HEAPS NORMAL HEALTH CLUB, SYDNEY NSW
THU 20 AUG – THE ROYAL OAK, LAUNCESTON TAS
FRI 21 AUG – FORTH PUB, FORTH TAS
SAT 22 AUG – ALTAR BAR, HOBART TAS
THU 27 AUG – MOJOS BAR, FREMANTLE WA
FRI 28 AUG – FROTH CRAFT BREWERY, BUNBURY WA
SAT 29 AUG – THE RIVER, MARGRET RIVER WA
SUN 30 AUG – INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH WA
SAT 05 SEP – ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO, ALICE SPRINGS NT
THU 10 SEP – TANKS ART CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD
FRI 11 SEP – THE WAREHOUSE, TOWNSVILLE QLD
SAT 12 SEP – MAGNUMS, AIRLIE BEACH QLD

The post PHIL JAMIESON Announces New Solo Album ’10CHARLIE’ Set For Aug 14 Release, New Single ‘WEEKENDS’ And Massive 44 Date Australian Tour appeared first on The Rockpit.

It’s a story of spiritual triumph, of struggle and perseverance, of optimism and loss. When THE ALARM started work on their new record, the Welsh ensemble’s singer Mike Peters knew he was about to die, and still he hoped experimental … Continue reading →

The post THE ALARM Put Out Mike Peters’s Final Album appeared first on DMME.net.

The scene is set

There are candles on the bed

The jacuzzi burps up

Something that’s dead

Charles Rowell has long seemed driven by deeper compulsions than pose or poster mythology. Since 2008, he has kept himself in motion, shifting through bands like Crocodiles, Flowers of Evil, and Issue with relentless momentum. That same charge runs through Crush of Souls. It is all over Sudden Death, the new single from Captive Youth, the project’s third album, arriving only a year after Lézire with the force of someone treating stagnation like a death sentence.

This track carries real bodily force. Rowell steps away from the sepulchral drag and nocturnal romance of earlier Crush of Souls material and drives headlong into the steel-ribbed throb of old-school EBM, 80s synthpop,  and 90s industrial dance music. The beat hits with the blunt certainty of machinery in motion, while the basslines stalk and surge with warehouse intent. The reference points are clear enough to be useful: Technique-era New Order, Nitzer Ebb’s stern propulsion, Psychic TV in ceremonial overdrive, Anne Clark’s urban chill.

Sudden Death is the diseased centerpiece of the forthcoming album, turning escape into rot and pleasure into punishment. A holiday setting curdles into a fever dream of salt, sex, heat, and decay, until every attempt at release feels contaminated. The song locates the strange point where leisure becomes claustrophobic, and desire starts carrying the scent of disaster. That is the track’s real trick: it understands how closely lust and annihilation can sleep beside each other, and it sells that proximity with style, bile, and a wicked sense of theatre. The imagery is humid, damaged, and faintly absurd in the best possible way, as if luxury itself has begun to decompose.

The video by Michael Zimmerman, filmed by Laure Marie Rowell, meets the song on exactly the right terms. Gothic and psychedelic, it presents a performance piece that feels smeared at the edges, as though the image were beginning to break down under the pressure of its own excess. That visual treatment suits the music well because Sudden Death is an album steeped in contamination. Politics, sexuality, dislocation, memory, and bodily appetite all get dragged through the same glamorous gutter.

Watch the video for Sudden Death below:

As album number three, Captive Youth feels both like a revision and a reanimation: a hard, danceable record animated by the rootless charge of Charles Rowell’s captive youth spent moving from town to town. Across nine tracks, Crush of Souls channels the energy of a wandering worker-poet, carrying romance and ruin in the same battered bag and turning urban disaffection into something lean, hot, and dangerously alive. The album also features the track “Domination” with Sade Sanchez of L.A. Witch.

Captive Youth is out 19 June 2026 through Avant! Records. Listen to Sudden Death below, and pre-order Captive Youth here.

Follow Crush of Souls:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Spotify
• Merch

The post “The Jacuzzi Burps Up Something Dead” — Crush of Souls Shifts Into Dark Dance Synth Overdrive in Video for “Sudden Death” appeared first on Post-Punk.com.

Toronto-based violin-driven alternative project Enough shares their emotionally charged new single Eroica, a long-form, guitar-propelled track that channels artistic rivalry, fractured friendships, and the painful work of self-reflection. The single offers a glimpse into enough’s forthcoming independent EP All Of My Friends Are Dead, arriving June 5, 2026. Fronted by professional violinist Emily Misura — […]

This one’s Alan’s fault as, like several other gigs recently, Rick Astley is someone he liked when he was little but was too little to go and see him. Now Alan’s a big boy (with a knack for taking cracking pictures), he’s catching up on his youth. I, on the other hand, simply never got round … Continue reading Gig Review: Rick Astley / Gabrielle – Hydro, Glasgow (10th April 2025)