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“It’s been an incredible journey to get to this place.” Squeeze guitarist and singer Chris Difford on the band’s great ‘lost’ album and the dicey nightclub that inspired it
For half a century, the first songs Squeeze’s Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote together sat on a cassette tape: Now they’ve finally been rerecorded and released -
Ice Nine Kills Bring MAPHRA Onstage For Live Debut Of “Twisting The Knife”
Ice Nine Kills brought rising artist MAPHRA onstage this past week for the live debut of their “Scream 7” track “Twisting The Knife.” The performance took place during the band’s May 7th set at this year’s “Welcome To Rockville” festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. MAPHRA—who has recently gained traction online through viral metalcore covers … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com -
Still Remains Premiere New Single & Music Video “Erase You” From Upcoming New EP “Spirit Breaker”
With their comeback EP “Spirit Breaker” set for release on June 12th, metalcore band Still Remains have unveiled a new single titled “Erase You.” The track arrives alongside a music video directed by Dave Prindle. “Spirit Breaker” marks the band’s first new collection of material since 2013. Still Remains previously ended a twelve-year stret… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com -
“I looked over in his direction and tears were rolling down his cheeks. I thought: My God! I’ve done it!” How a gospel choir and the Lord’s Prayer saved one of rock’s greatest power ballads
How Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones wrote a transatlantic hit that he believed came from “a higher force” -
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Matt Sebastian (5/10/26)
This week’s “Dark Wave” featured music by The Jesus and Mary Chain, Joy Division, Vicious Pink, Gang of Four, Pixies, Death Cult, 13th Chime and more.
The post Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Matt Sebastian (5/10/26) appeared first on Slicing Up Eyeballs.
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“Most of them had never worked with a Black American singer before. He was really supportive. He’s one of two who introduced me to their mothers”: Keith Emerson remembered by PP Arnold
The soul singer who named The Nice – and had them stolen from her – still recalls the keyboard wizard with great affection -
STEPHAN THELEN – Fractal Guitar 4
MoonJune 2026 Swiss architect of sonic alliances and his aural liaisons unleash emotionality and synthesize wondrous possibilities out of the ether. Spinning a kaleidoscope can be addictive, because the endless randomness of combinations its elements fall into feels entertaining, albeit … Continue reading
The post STEPHAN THELEN – Fractal Guitar 4 appeared first on DMME.net.
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Delusions of May 2026 – Part 2
Every Monday morning, Still in Rock kicks off the week with an article featuring a bunch of new releases. At the end of each month, I dedicate a playlist to the best of these articles (link). Don’t miss out and join Still in Rock on Facebook (here), WhatsApp (here), and Instagram (here). Cheers.***see/saw – teeter/totter: a see/saw benefitCompilation, 25 April 2026[rock]
In one sentence: compilation of 2026?!***Friko – Something Worth Waiting ForLP, ATO Records, 24 April 2026[alt rock]In one sentence: Alternative rock often walks a fine line; here, it sounds powerful and fully confident.
***Real Farmer – Two Wrongs Don’t Make A RightLP, Strap Originals, 1 May 2026[punk rock]
In one sentence: The Netherlands meet 1970s CBGB-era New York.***
Cheap Skate – “FRI(END)”Single, 10 February 2026[slacker rock]
In one sentence: In 2026, Cheap Skate decided to release one single every week; how cool is that.The post Delusions of May 2026 – Part 2 appeared first on Still in Rock.
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Listening Now : Superangel – New World
Superangel channel classic sci-fi futurism and emotional escapism into New World, a cinematic electronic journey filled with shimmering synths, drifting atmospheres, and a deep sense of longing for something better beyond the horizon. Inspired by vintage electronic pioneers yet emotionally grounded in the present, the track unfolds like the soundtrack to a late-night departure into the unknown. Multilingual airport announcements, ambient textures, and expansive melodic layers create a feeling of movement and transformation, balancing melancholy with cautious optimism. New World is immersive and transportive — a dream of escape wrapped in glowing retro-futuristic sound design.
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