It’s been a long and often rocky road for singer/songwriter Laurie Wright, from first appearing as a 16-year-old on a small stage at Glastonbury (while The Verve played the main stage) to a 33-year-old launching his second album in front of 800 fans at a sold-out Scala in King’s Cross.
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As the year draws to a close, it’s time to spotlight some of the most memorable bands I’ve encountered through my work with Rock News. Each of these acts offers something unique, bringing fresh energy and excitement to the music scene. Here are my top picks of the year:
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Celebrated alternative rockers release first new material in over 30 years with ‘Forces Of Evil’ EP to be released October 25th via Darklands Recordings
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Hot on the heels of a raucous string of UK shows which garnered breathless adoration not just from their thousands of fans, but critics alike in the walth of glowing live reviews, The Struts release their brand new single ‘Can’t Stop Talking’ , via Big Machine Rock.
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If there was ever an ad for joinmyband.com, this story is it… Rob (stocking) and Gino (balaclava) found each other there and started practicing as a duo in a mate’s garage sandwiched between rusty bicycles and an old MG.
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Following last week’s release of their highly anticipated new album SUPERCHARGED, US punk legends THE OFFSPRING can now announce that they will return to the UK for a headline tour in November 2025. This is the band’s first headline run in the UK since 2021.
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British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar back into action next year with a huge UK headline tour in Spring 2025.
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MuddiBrooke’s return to The Hairy Dog in Derby last night was nothing short of electric. The hometown crowd packed the venue, creating a hot and sweaty atmosphere even before the trio—Brooke on vocals and guitar, Anna on bass, and Morgan on drums—took the stage. With airplay on Radio 1 and Kerrang! Radio, and their debut album on the horizon, this gig felt like a celebration of how far they’ve come and a teaser for what’s next.
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Nottingham Rock City is a place that’s seen its fair share of legendary gigs, but when The Struts roll into
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As a long-time fan of Terrorvision, I have to admit, I approached the release of their new album We Are Not Robots with a mix of excitement and apprehension. After all, this is a band that has been around for decades, and aside from an excellent Christmas track a few years back, they haven’t released new material in quite some time. Given how much time has passed, I wondered if they could still capture the same magic. Well, I’m happy to report that I was completely wrong to doubt them.
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