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By Alex Jones (Alex_Jonze) It’s almost 40 years since the Sex Pistols played their legendary first show at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall back in 1976. As the old saying goes, life begins at 40, but I’m not entirely sure that phrase was coined with music genres in mind. In any case, punk has undergone a transformation in that time, with sub genres taking the foundations of its sound and spawning a cavalcade of bands far removed from the likes...

Gin Wigmore has released the second part of her video accompaniment to 'Written In The Water', the lead single from upcoming album Blood To Bone. The third album from the NZ native will arrive on our shores on 2nd October but has already achieved chart-topping status in her home country. In the meantime 'Written In The Water' is a great track for the uninitiated, introducing Gin's raw pop style. The videos tell a reverse Bonnie and Clyde tale over 2 installments, Live However...

2015 has been an awesome year for LP releases. To narrow down the top contenders for best record of 2015 so far I asked our writers to contribute some suggestions. The response was...eclectic. Have a read below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. The Armed – Untitled It wasn't until the sleepy pace and brooding builds of Dead Actress, track 7 of The Armed's 'Untitled', that I finally took a breath. ‘Untitled’ is a white-knuckled, thick-fingered hand squeezing your throat....

If nothing else, Dralms keep things dreamy. The latest side project from Christopher Smith have already whetted appetites with two EPs in the last year so it's about time they put together a full release. 'Shook' will be that LP, set for release on 2nd October. Expect graceful pop, sleepy shoegaze and precise indie. Check out the title track and lead single below for a taste of what's to come.

Harkive want to know about how, where and why you listen to music on a single day. Each year the project chooses a day to gather your music stories. This year it's 21st July, aka today. To contribute to the project you can send Harkive a few words about what your listening to, provide an audio file or join the discussion Facebook and Twitter. The aim is to archive the experiences of thousands of individuals to create a cohesive picture of the...

Hold on to your britches, City and Colour fans! Pink/You+Me is back on the sidelines and a new C&C album is on the way. 'If I Should Go Before You' is slated for an October 9th release and, judging by what we've heard, it'll probably make your feet move by their own accord and tug your heartstrings right out of your chest. Here's what Dallas has to say about it: 'Over the last two years I've had the great pleasure of...

After a triumphant show at tiny London sweatbox Power Lunches this week, Canterbury’s Broken Hands have unveiled details of a full UK tour kicking off in October. The tour will provide the first chance for fans to hear new material from their forthcoming debut album, Turbulence, which is slated for a 9th October release. Expect crunchy space-rock tones and way too much stage-bound silver foil. Turbulence 2015 Tour dates Oct 28 Manchester - Soup Kitchen Oct 29 Glasgow - The Broadcast Oct...

The concept album poses a special challenge for a recording artist. As well as great tunes a concept album needs a compelling narrative and complete harmony between tracks that is less emphasised on a standard release. 'Dark Side Of The Moon' by Pink Floyd is one of the more well-known, well-executed concept albums out there. The album holds a special place in music history and pop culture, making it the ideal subject for the first Concept Album Talks taking place this Tuesday....

By Esin Huseyin (@Esin_Huseyin) Sarah Berresford, AKA Oh Sister, is back with Watch The Water, her latest EP. It’s a confident and focused effort. Stage fright has been conquered and her minimal, melancholy songwriting (taking cues from Bob Dylan) is able to shines through. The thudding bass of 'Only Nature' paired with harmonious guitars and modest vocals create an uplifting and ambient track. Repetitive melodies take us on a journey, building to a twilight acoustic close. The lyrics "I can't...