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Elegy of Madness (feat. Giovane Orchestra Jonica) – Live At Fusco Theatre (Pride & Joy Music)

Elegy of Madness (feat. Giovane Orchestra Jonica) – Live At Fusco Theatre (Pride & Joy Music)

Posted by | Jan 27, 2021 | ,

Elegy of Madness have been around since 2006 and this pairing with a symphony rock orchestra is only a complement to their music. If you search them on Spotify, their playlist comrades include Nightwish, the band Dawn B sees as most synonymous with symphonic metal. On vocalist Anja Irullo’s social media photos include a photo of herself with Christina Scabbia so there is a good understanding of what they are up against having come from Italy as well…

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The Young Hearts – ‘The Modern State’ (Year Of The Rat Records)

The Young Hearts – ‘The Modern State’ (Year Of The Rat Records)

Posted by | Jan 27, 2021 | ,

The other day Jonny B turned 30 which, while isn’t really all that old, certainly made hit feel like it! Our boy likes to think that he’s still young at heart though, so when he came across the debut full-length album from Kent’s up and coming punk rock band, The Young Hearts, it seemed like he was destined to pick it up. The question was, which flavour of punk rock would he get? Would it be the kind that makes scathing observations, the kind that’s all about partying and failing with women, or the kind that is almost too relatable and tugs at the heartstrings. There was only one way to find out for sure, and that was to get to grips with ‘The Modern State’…

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Annisokay – ‘Aurora’ (Arising Empire)

Annisokay – ‘Aurora’ (Arising Empire)

Posted by | Jan 25, 2021 | ,

After the phenomenal success of their 2018 album ‘Arms’ it looked like post-hardcore band Annisokay, known for their shape-shifting line-up, might finally have found the winning formula. Yet, true to form, the following year they formally, and amicably, parted ways with frontman Dave Grunewald. So, the fact that the fifth studio album is called ‘Aurora’ is telling. Aurora is the Roman goddess of the sunrise, whose tears formed the morning dew. She would renew herself daily by travelling from east to west across the sky. Or maybe there’s just a weird light on the horizon?

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Cardiff students get “immersed” in online showcase

Cardiff students get “immersed” in online showcase

Posted by | Jan 24, 2021 | ,

With the hospitality and music industry in permanent lockdown since last March artists everywhere have been finding alternative ways to perform. Online “kitchen sessions” have been one way for both experienced artists and those starting out. The advent of TikTok has led to success of artists like Nathan Evans being signed to Polydor records. New, and up and coming artists need to find novel ways to reach their potential audiences.

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