Author: Amanda Collins

Ian James Bain. – Photo by Liv Sacco Press release – TORONTO ON — On his new EP, At Your Service, released via ArtHaus Music, Ian James Bain is ready to step into the spotlight and join the ranks of young singer/songwriters carrying on the tradition of their honky tonk heroes. He’s already got plenty of experience in that field, serving as touring guitarist with Jeremie Albino, and as a core member of Nicolette & The Nobodies, but on At Your Service he’s found his own voice on four songs that convey hard-earned lessons. Working closely with the in-demand Toronto producer and pedal steel guitarist…

Swiss born, London based singer and songwriter Kings Elliot has just shared her brand new single What If This World, an emotionally-charged indie-pop gem taken from her long-awaited debut album Born Blue set for release on September 26th!  I am a fan of Kings Elliot’s vocals which radiate raw emotion and soul from start to finish, effortlessly infusing the song with vulnerability and passion from start to finish. What If This World reflects on the fragility of our connections, to each other and to the world we share, a relatable storytelling drenched in melancholia that is flawlessly conveyed through Kings Elliot’s…

JADE has opened up about Jesy Nelson‘s departure from Little Mix, calling it “incredibly painful”. Nelson originally left Little Mix in 2020, saying the pressure of being in the band had “taken a toll” on her mental health. Though the girl group continued as a trio after her absence, they announced they were taking a “little break” to focus on each member’s respective solo projects once their ‘Confetti’ tour ended in 2022. Now, JADE has reflected on Nelson leaving the group in an interview with The Guardian, saying: “It was incredibly painful. For all of us, that was the worst part,…

James Gunn has given an update on a Superman sequel. READ MORE: ‘Superman’ review: James Gunn puts some pep back in Clark Kent’s pants The film arrived in cinemas in July and marked the latest in the revamped DC Universe, going on to become a hit at the box office and bringing in $426million (£314million) worldwide gross according to The Numbers. It sees David Corenswet take on the iconic role for the first time. Before then, Henry Cavill played the DC character in 2013’s Man Of Steel, 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice and 2017’s Justice League. He also made a cameo at…

While kicking off Oasis‘ Dublin shows, Liam Gallagher told the crowd at Croke Park he was the “soberest” he’s been in Ireland since he was a child. READ MORE: Oasis live in Cardiff review: a supersonic reunion for a new generation Liam and Noel Gallagher kicked off their long-awaited ‘Live ‘25’ tour dates with two nights at Principality Stadium in Cardiff last month, and have since made stops in Manchester, London and Edinburgh. Last night (August 16), the Britpop legends returned to Ireland for the first time since 2008, and played to over 80,000 fans in Dublin, wheeling out fan-favourites like ‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’, ‘Acquiesce’ and ‘Little By Little’. Before…

Press release – Following previously-released, stand-alone singles, “As Fear Unfolds” and a killer cover version of Ghost’s “Ritual”, Swedish thrash metal force MEZZROW have finally revealed the first details of their forthcoming, new studio album! Entitled “Embrace The Awakening”, the band’s third full-length rager will be released on November 14, 2025 via ROAR. Available on 2-CD Digipak incl. the “Keep It True – Live” bonus album, 1-LP Vinyl in Bloodred Sky Marbled edition as well as in Digital formats, the album pre-sale has just started at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR  Today, the thrash metal torchbearers are presenting a video clip for their first official single taken off “Embrace The Awakening”, the brutal-as-hell “Architects Of…

Mac DeMarco has criticised AI-generated music, saying the industry is “in a weird place.” READ MORE: Mac DeMarco hits his mellow patch: “There was a long time that I was pretending to be something that I wasn’t” The Canadian singer-songwriter is currently preparing to release his sixth studio album, ‘Guitar’, on August 22 via Mac’s Record Label. You can pre-order it here. In a new interview with The Independent, he’s reflected on the changes in the music industry throughout his career – specifically the rise of AI. “We’re in a funny zone right now where AI is coming in and getting good…

Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, co-leaders of reunited ’90s rock greats Oasis, are not properly from Ireland — the lads were born and raised in Manchester, England, of course — but it’s hard to imagine them getting a warmer hometown greeting anywhere else than they received in Dublin on Saturday (Aug. 16). Explore See latest videos, charts and news Oasis fever simply consumed Ireland’s capital city this week in anticipation of the Gallaghers’ (whose parents, Peggy and Thomas, are both Irish) arrival for their first gig on the Emerald Isle since 2009. On Saturday, the roads to Gaelic sports stadium…

Denzel Washington has weighed in on the ongoing cancel culture debate, dismissing it entirely and saying he doesn’t “follow anybody”. The Highest 2 Lowest actor appeared alongside director and frequent collaborator Spike Lee to discuss their recent film, and was asked by Complex News if he was concerned about being cancelled. Meeting it with a question of his own, the two-time Oscar winner said: “What does that mean, to be cancelled?” Interviewer Jillian Hardeman-Webb then said it meant losing public support, to which Washington said, “Who cares?”, adding, “What made public support so important to begin with?” Hardeman-Webb replied, “followers now…

Gal Gadot has said “pressure” to “speak out” against Israel led to Snow White flopping. The Disney live-action version of Snow White saw Gadot play the Evil Queen, and was mired in controversy for much of the lead-up to its release, which included Peter Dinklage calling out Disney for the tale’s depiction of dwarves, Latina star Rachel Zegler facing racist comments online after being cast in the lead princess role, and an overwhelmingly negative reaction to its trailer. Most notably, however, Gadot’s vocal support of Israel drew massive criticism. The Wonder Woman actor served as part of the Israeli Defence Force in the…