Gig Review: Tribes
Dan Jenko reports on an evening spent with leather-clad indie rockers Tribes at Camden’s Roundhouse, a gig which featured support from Wolf Alice and Superfood. Tribes are fortunate enough to be from Camden, London’s beating musical heart, and thus a headline show at the Roundhouse to finish off the band’s latest tour acted as something of a special homecoming... Read More
Strokes Frontman Julian Casablancas To Feature On New Daft Punk Album?
After an extensive wait, legendary French house-duo Daft Punk have a new record coming out in ‘Random Access Memories’. And it appears the new LP could feature guest vocals from the likes of Julian Casablancas and Pharrell Williams. At least, that’s what ContactMusic are reporting. A new article at the site details a number of well-known musicians who are rumoured... Read More
Unsung Rock: The Bazaars Interview
In a jam-packed edition of Unsung Rock, Dan Jenko chats to Yorkshire-based band The Bazaars about their upcoming debut album, which has been ten years in the making. Also on offer is a review of Palma Violets’ recent intimate gig at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, as well as opinion on the new Primal Scream track in the ‘Picks of the Week’. Headed by the single ‘Girls... Read More
Swinging Sixties, Burning Boobs And Serj Tankian – An Interview With Chantal Claret
Former Morningwood frontwoman Chantal Claret releases her debut solo album in the UK next month. She spoke to FMV about ’60s influences, collaborating with Serj Tankian, and the time a star-struck fan lit her nipples on fire. So Chantal, your debut solo album is landing in the UK this April. Is it exciting to be striking out on your own? It is beyond exciting – and... Read More
Music News: Green Day Take Final Reading And Leeds Headline Slot
The full line-up for this year’s Reading & Leeds festivals has been revealed – and American punk rockers Green Day will take the final headline slot. The other previously announced bill-toppers are Biffy Clyro and Eminem. Notable acts also playing the August events include Chase & Status, Frank Turner, The Lumineers, Editors, Skrillex, Bastille, Imagine Dragons,... Read More
Music News: Beyonce And Kings Of Leon To Headline V Festival
The line-up for 2013′s V Festival has been revealed and, as ever, there’s a pretty wide range of music on offer. American band Kings of Leon, who headlined the festival in 2010, are the big rock headliner – while pop superstar Beyonce takes the other slot, after having her latest tour sell-out in record time. Stereophonics, who have a new album out next week,... Read More
Iggy And The Stooges – New Album ‘Ready To Die’ Out April 30th
Better 40 years late than never. The follow-up to the first record ever to bear the Iggy and the Stooges logo – legendary proto-punk masterpiece Raw Power – will finally land on April 30th, when Fat Possum Records releases all-new Iggy and the Stooges album Ready To Die. The new release sees iconic frontman Iggy Pop, guitarist James Williamson and drummer Scott... Read More
Unsung Rock: Return Of The Strokes
They were the band that kick-started last decade’s indie-rock revival – but can New York’s finest now replicate the brilliance of their iconic debut? Dan Jenko looks ahead to The Strokes’ fifth studio and, as ever, brings you rock’s best new tracks with the ‘Picks of the Week’. Around two years ago I remember being blown away when The... Read More
Bullet For My Valentine: “We Don’t Care About Critics, Genres Or Labels”
Heavy metal outfit Bullet For My Valentine are back this week with new album Temper Temper. And frontman Matt Tuck says the band are only interested in pleasing themselves – and hopefully their fans. “We’re not worrying about what critics think or say,” he claimed. “We’re not interested in genres or labels either. It’s about doing what... Read More
Imagine Dragons: “Coming From Vegas, You Learn To Stand Out”
They’re one of the hottest new bands in the world right now, having released a monumentally-successful debut album and had hit singles in the US and Europe. And American rockers Imagine Dragons claim they owe it all to hailing from the bright lights of Las Vegas. “Our band wouldn’t exist without Las Vegas,” says frontman Dan Reynolds. “It’s a great place for... Read More
