July 2024 – Jace media music

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Live Reviews

“Maid of Stone Festival 2024: A Rock Odyssey Unfolds on Day Two”

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Review and photos By Glen Parkes with photos also by Mark Thompson On a gloriously sunny and swelteringly hot day in Maidstone, Kent, we embarked on the second day of the Maid of Stone Festival 2024. The atmosphere was electric as the stages were meticulously set, the bands eagerly awaited their turn [more…]

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Gigi Gold- Releases sizzling song from debut EP

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Single Hot Coals Released on 17th July along side her debut EP, Souvenirs. Review by Linda McDermott Alternative folk-rock artist Gigi Gold releases her second single, ‘Hot Coals’, which is taken from her debut EP ‘Souvenirs’ both released on the 17th of July 24. The West Virginia-born artist’s debut spans a wide [more…]

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Live Reviews

Live Review: The Commoners with Support from Madison Galloway at The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, England

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Review and Photos By Gary Osbourne Madison Galloway took the stage at The Craufurd Arms with an impressive and heartfelt performance that set the perfect tone for the evening. Her set was a blend of folk, rock, and blues, showcasing her versatile musicianship and captivating stage presence. Madison’s rich, soulful voice immediately [more…]

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Album Review: Kelsey Michael – ‘Lethowsow’

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Review By Halina Wegner Kelsey Michael’s debut solo album, ‘Lethowsow’, transports listeners to the magical wilds of West Cornwall with a set of self-penned, piano-based songs that celebrate song and voice. With influences from classic ’60s and ’70s artists like Laura Nyro and Carole King, mixed with a contemporary art-pop edge, Michael’s [more…]

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Blues & Americana

The Commoners – Restless – Album Review – noblepr

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Review By Darren McIntyre The Commoners were a 4 piece roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada, the boys began their journey into the world of music around a decade ago listening to bands like The Black Crowes, Derek Trucks, Marcus King & The Allman Brothers. The boys are a real force of [more…]

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ASAKE ANNOUNCES LONDON SHOW AT THE O2 ARENA AS PART OF HIS ‘LUNGU BOY WORLD TOUR’

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[LONDON, U.K. 22 July 2024] Today, Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake announced a headline London date as part of his 2024 Lungu Boy World Tour, in support of his new album which is set for release later this summer. Following a Summer of international shows across North America and Europe, Asake will [more…]

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Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Stone Broken Kick Off Tour with High-Energy Performance in Southend

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REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIEN HARVEY Stone Broken kicked off their three-date tour with an electrifying performance at Chinnerys in Southend on the 19th of July, 2024. The tour, which includes stops in Dover and Southampton, promised an unforgettable experience for fans, and the opening night did not disappoint. From the moment [more…]

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Live Reviews

Electric Night at Maid of Stone Festival: A Rocking Start to the Weekend

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Review and Photos By Glen Parkes On a hot and sticky night, the atmosphere at Moat Park in Maidstone, Kent was electric as we gathered for the second Maid of Stone Festival. The anticipation was palpable as Paul Anthony of Planet Rock fame took the stage to introduce the opening band. The [more…]

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Metal

NOTHING MORE Album Review

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CARNAL REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT Nothing More are a band who people now view as being an overnight success, but in reality they started producing music in 2003 and it took a long time for this outfit to find themselves in the position they are now in. Things only really started to [more…]

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TERRY REID : UK tour 2024 | iconic UK singer to play a dozen shows in September & October

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TERRY REID : UK tour 2024 | iconic UK singer to play a dozen shows in September & October TERRY REIDUK TOURSEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2024 18.09.24 EXETER Phoenix tickets19.09.24 NORWICH Arts Centre tickets20.09.24 BRIGHTLINGSEA Community Centre tickets22.09.24 LEICESTER The Musician tickets24.09.24 LONDON Jazz Cafe tickets27.09.24 BRISTOL Lantern Hall tickets28.09.24 CHESTER St Mary’s [more…]

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Metal

Single Review: Following The Signs – “Birthright”

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Unyielding and Powerful: Following The Signs’ “Birthright” Review By Glen Parkes Contemporary Irish metal force Following The Signs unleash their punishing new single “Birthright,” independently released on July 18, 2024. This track marks the beginning of a new era for the band, showcasing their determination to persevere despite numerous setbacks. Musically, “Birthright” [more…]

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RAT BOY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘SUBURBIA CALLING’ TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 4TH FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE ‘BADMAN

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RAT BOY have recorded in Los Angeles with Tim Armstrong of Rancid, played festivals as far afield as Japan and China, and toured North America with The Interrupters. Yet for all those globe-trotting adventures, there’s no place you know quite as well as home. That’s the central topic that RAT BOY explore on their upcoming third album ‘SUBURBIA CALLING’, which will be released on October 4th via Hellcat. The band [more…]