PETE TOWNSHEND About His Relationship With ROGER DALTRY Then And Now
31 March 2025
We won’t get fooled again.
Month: March 2025
20 BEST TRACKS OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2025
ALL TOGETHER
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TRACK BY TRACK
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Band: PUNCHBAG
Who: A new brother-sister party duo, from South London colliding the raw unfiltered energy of punk, with the overflowing ecstasy of pop. With fierce tempos and ferocious energy, their music is an explosively cathartic release of raw intensity and unapologetic fun.
Track: I’M NOT YOUR PUNCHBAG
From their upcoming debut EP. Details TBA.
It was written before they came up with their
moniker Punchbag.
TUTV: Ecstasy. Elation. Euphoria. Exhilaration. Yes, this electro-smack makes
you bounce and jump like a pogo-stick. Two singles in and Punchbag are already
a punky EBM sensation. They kick you in the teeth without asking while having
fervent fun.
Amazeballs.
Instagram – Linktree
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Artists: GANS
Who: 2-piece from Birmingham (UK) – Euan Woodman (drums/vocals) and Tom Rhodes (bass/vocals) – born in late 2023 over a shared love of noise, literature and late night shebeens. They write music about love and hate. They’re good for your soul.
Track: I THINK I LIKE YOU
TUTV: Warning. This insanely groovy punk blast will bulldoze all over your shocked speakers. Expect a superheated funky firestorm that attacks the Richter scale with a shattering impact. A manically jagged jackhammer it is. Trust me, you’ll think you like them, very much, while you bang your head into your fridge’s door.
Go nuts, go gaga, go gans.
Instagram – Linktree
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Band: SOFT PLAY
Who: British red-hot-steaming misfits, Isaac Holman (lead vocals, drums) and
Laurie Vincent (backing vocals, guitar, bass) started their rowdy ride back in 2012,
named Slaves. They have fabricated 3 earthshaking LPs so far.
Track: SLUSHY
It features British songstress Kate Nash,
a surprising guest appearance actually, but
it works blastingly well.
TUTV: What a ruthless jackhammer. Blimey.
Instagram – Facebook
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Artists: LAUREN MAYBERRY and JOE TALBOT
Who: Scottish synth-pop Chvrches‘s fabulous
vocalist and post-punks Idles‘ frontman.
Track: SORRY, ETC, ETC
A roasting reinterpretation of highlight from her magnifico solo
debut longplayer Vicious Creature that came out last year.
TUTV: Holy Moses. This rowdy master
blaster smashes your roof to pieces.
Instagram – Vicous Creature Stream
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Band: KLÄMP
Who: A collective with members scattered across the UK and the Netherlands. This group, now comprising seven members, has its roots in a trio that expanded over the past four years. The current lineup includes both current and former members of notable bands such as IDLES, Sex Swing, Tall Ships, Manatees, Do Me Bad Things, Pulled Apart By Horses, Petbrick and Mugstar.
They released their Self-titled Debut Album
in 2019, followed by 6-track Hate You in 2020.
New track: WET LEATHER
Piece from their upcoming, sophomore LP Total Technik,
out on April 18th. Pre-order info here.
TUTV: Kraut-rock and roll with an intoxicating impact. A wall-of-guitar-pyrotechnics rollercoaster. An overpowering tempest of rambunctious riffs. Voltaic psychedelia at
its spine-chilling best, bombarding your ears the way you like it. Fascinating, right?
You betcha.
Mind-bending.
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Instagram – Bandcamp
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Band: ALISON’S FALL
Who: High-voltage indies
from The Netherlands.
Track: WHAT IF
TUTV: Raucous Royal Blood riffs, hard-hammering drum beats, a mean
bass machine, gutsy vocals and a knockdown chorus combine for a jagged
jackhammer that you’ll play louder with every spin.
Steamy smack.
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Instagram – Linktree
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Band: THE LIVING PINS
Who: Flaring indie duo – Carrie Clark and Pam Peltz – who found each other on
the edge of the delicately ramshackle playground of the 1990s Austin (Texas)
music scene. They released their 4-track debut EP Let It Be So in 2023.
New single: GOLD
TUTV: Hallelujah! The pins do it again. Gold is a hip-shaking bluesy garage rock thrill
that has an instant impact on your greedy ears with its solid swagger, its gloriously cracking guitars with a feverish solo somewhere in the middle, and its cool duet vocals. Play it to your unicorn, and have a dance together.
1-2-3-4. Let’s roll.
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Instagram – Facebook – Bandcamp
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Band: THROWING MUSES
Who: Legendary indie group from Rhode Island founded in 1981, in by two musically marvelous stepsisters, Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly who later co-formed The Breeders with Kim Deal but soon afterward she started her own group Belly.
Track: ALBATROSS
My fav piece from their new, supreme
album Moonlight Concessions.
TUTV: This spicy psychedelic strummer rotates
on and on and on until the slo-mo finale.
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Instagram – Website – All Albums
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Band: PREOCCUPATIONS
Who: Canadian post-punk outfit from Calgary, Alberta.
They formed in 2012 under the name Viet Cong, a name
they dropped in 2016 following lots of criticism related
to the Vietnam War.
Track: BASTARDS
New single from their upcoming 5th LP,
titled III At Ease. Out on May 9th.
TUTV: Never heard Preoccupations going
this synth-poppy and it works 100%.
Kicky knockout.
Instagram – Spotify
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Band: WORLDCUB
Who: A group from North Wales piloted by brothers Cynyr (guitar & vocals) and
Dion Hamer (drums & vocals). They produce material from their home studio on
the hills of Eryri, splicing together elements of surf guitar music, kraut-rock grooves
and hypnotic psych tinged vocal harmonies. Last year their released new album
Back To The Begining.
TUTV: From the first chord on, Exploding! swirls irresistibly fueled by heated guitars,
a magnetizing, bouncy bass riff, a non-stop, repetitive and footstomping drum beat and moody vocals, that bring former Super Furry Animals‘ frontman Gruff Rhys‘ smooth voice tone to mind. Bullseye.
Detonating drill.
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Twitter – Soundcloud – Bandcamp
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New album artwork
Artist: PETER MURPHY
Who: Former Bauhaus‘ dark-Goth-wave icon, now 67.
Track: THE ARTROOM WONDER
The second taster from his upcoming, 11th solo
full length, baptized Silver Shade. Out on 9 May.
TUTV: A thrumming electro-driven tune hitting
you again and again and again. Fabulous thrill.
Booming and boosting.
Instagram – Linktree – All Solo Albums
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Artists: THA FLICKER
Who: A duo with contrasting yet complementary artistic journeys. Giulia born in Sesto San Giovanni, infuses the project with her vibrant soul, creating intense melodies, profound lyrics, and a captivating voice. Marco born in Monza, brings an instinctive and meticulous approach to crafting their signature electronic sound.
Track: LAUGH
Second single following last year’s
excellent debut Faded Flowers.
The song is inspired by a true story. It tells the story of a woman who, after 30 years of domestic abuse, laughs at her husband’s funeral—not out of joy, but as an uncontrollable, cathartic release.
TUTV: Think Sharon Van Etten at her most heartfelt. Laugh is a purifying and soul-freeing rumination, invigorated with passional vocals, synth-shining orchestration and a steadfast drum beat.
Magnific accomplishment.
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Linktree
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Artist: EZRA FURMAN
Who: Glittery singer-songwriter from Chicago. He started
his career with a band called The Harpoons who released
3 albums.
Track: JUMP OUT
Piece from her upcoming 10th full-length,
named Goodbye Small Head. It arrives
on May 16th.
New album artwork
TUTV: An astounding, claustrophobic shriek.
Furman‘s furious vocals give you the creeps.
Stunning stonker.
Instagram
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Photo by Meg Molli
Artist: ADAM LYTLE
Who: Singer-songwriter from New York.
He released his debut album This Is The Fire
in 2023.
Track: HEAVEN
Brand new single.
TUTV: Heaven is a powerhouse ripper, that gets under your skin without asking
permission, fed by inflammable guitars, intense vocals and a titanic chorus.
Americana rock pschydelia at its hypnotzing best.
Electrifying energizer.
Instagram – Bandcamp
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Photo by Dave Paterson
Band: AUTOGRAMM
Who: Synth-driven power-poppers from Seattle, Chicago and Vancouver. Since their inception, The band have performed throughout Canada, Mexico,, the US, the UK, and Europe. References: The Fixx, The Cure, 20/20, The Dickies, Duran Duran, The Cars, Devo,
The Go-Go’s.
So far they recorded/released 3 albums.
Track: RANDY
Impressive artwork
TUTV: Diana comes out for the gates like a speed train and never looks back.
Dynamizing synths start the whirlwind trip, the powerhouse drum/bass engine
pushes the rotating rhythm with vivid vigour, and zippy vocals complete the
accelerating sonic picture.
Pirouette yourself dizzy.
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Facebook – Linktree
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Band: LIFE COACH
Who: 4 dazzling Scottish indies.
Track: CRINGE
The first single taken from the upcoming second album,
named ‘A Love Letter To Your Yearning Heart’ which comes
out on May 30th.
TUTV: The alternating dreamy female and sinewy male vocals create
an intriguing contrast and give this speedy, puissant stroke a kinetic
twist. Dashing energy that makes your finger reach for the repeat button.
Stellar.
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Instagram – Spotify
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Band: TELL
Who: Vehement garage rockers from Boston. Last year
they released their 6-track debut EP Life In Reverse.
Track: SWEET PROXIMITY
David Wildman (guitarist/lead vocals) “I think there is a rock renaissance in progress.
This is a Margaret Thatcher-ruining-England level of trauma we’re experiencing. Trump and Musk have taken over in what was basically a (barely) legal coup, and it has ignited a wave of rage not seen in years, translating into important and meaningful music being made all over, and mostly under the radar so far. We’re proud to be part of that.”
Credit Dan Saltzman
TUTV: This guitar-frenzied riff buzzer resonates like an alarming wake-up call to counter Trump‘s Divided States Of America. The Times They Are A-Changin’ warned/sang Bob Dylan way back. And they drastically do, lately, but obviously, in the wrong direction. Tell are aware of the new blank generation, and let us know it, loud and clear, with puissant panache.
Join the riot.
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Instagram – Facebook
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Band: FRONT PAGE NEWS
Who: Group formed in Leeds (UK) by three schoolmates and a ‘drummer wanted’ poster on a lamppost. They turn rough-and-tumble, high-energy sound–injecting indie rhythms into punk sensibilities and subjects.
Track: BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR
From their kicky debut EP Stop, Drop & Roll
TUTV: Imagine The Fall fronted by Iggy Stooge. These cocky hound-dogs know all you need to know about indie (post)punk history to get up, stand up and form a band with an eager mission to kick ass. Great news, music junkies.
Don’t stop listening.
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Instagram – Linktree
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Band: SPORTS TEAM
Who: London-based team,
active since 2016.
Track: MAYBE WHEN WE WERE 30
Single from their forthcoming 3rd LP
Boys These Days, out on 23rd May.
TUTV: Gloriously affecting and steadily boogielicious with musing duet vocals
all over it until sinewy guitars, slowly but surely, augment the intensity of this witty
mixed emotions tune.
Splendid piece.
Linktree
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Artist: PETE BRILEY
Who: English singer-songwriter.
Track: ALL MY FRIENDS ARE WASTERS
Musically, this track encapsulates the typical joy and experimentation within its composition – something for which, Pete is very much becoming renowned for.
All My Friends Are Wasters is an ode to the bohemian friends that would never
be understood by this stranger at the party. Someone who could never understand
the square pegs in round holes all trying to catch a wave – and that just makes Briley
love the people in his life all the more.
TUTV: Compelling, profound and transfixing reflection.
Subtly and emotively arranged with fetching piano play
and expressive vocals.
Absorbing effort.
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PERFUME GENIUS Entrances Once Again With His New Orchestral Torch Songs LP ‘GLORY’
31 March 2025
Artist: PERFUME GENIUS
Who: Iowa-born, L.A.-based singer-songwriter,
born Michael Alden Hadreas, 43 years ago.
Album: GLORY
His 7th one.
The Guardian: “Glory was intentionally written as a group effort and sounds like it,
with Hadreas, now based in LA, and his longtime collaborator and partner, the multi-instrumentalist Alan Wyffels… For all the sombre maturity often shrouding this record,
it’s full of energy and biting nuance. The vigour of Hadreas’s lyrics once again confirms
Perfume Genius as a consummate chronicler of 21st-century sensuality.”
TUTV: Perfume Genius is one of a rare kind of emotive, evocative and expressive songsmiths/performers that always open their heart and soul, grab your aural
attention and make you listen, very closely.
Glory is another glorious accomplishment, one of his absorbing best with several orchestral torch songs that drown out all surrounding noise and drags you into
an utopian space. Entrancing all the way.
Singles: It’s A Mirror / No Front Teeth / Clean Heart
– IT’S A MIRROR –
– NO FRONT TEETH –
– CLEAN HEART –
ALBUM
Debut Single March 2025 – ‘PREVIOUS LIFE’ By Italian Psych Rock Team MESSINESS
31 March 2025
Band: MESSINESS
Who: Psychedelic Italian team, born in the shadows of Milan’s fashion district.
They walk a deliberately unfashionable path and orbit around Sicilian polymath Massimiliano Raffa, musician, sociologist, and writer.
Track: PREVIOUS LIFE
First piece from their upcoming debut album, planned for an Autumn release.
Press info: The song transforms nostalgia into a commodity, mapping out a non-existent past instead of longing for real memories. It portrays the present as a sensory overload and an unsustainable hyperreality for an empty generation, while proposing an escape into an imaginary era where absence becomes a luxury and presence is elevated.
The refrain, “I’m making plans for my previous life,” functions as a mantra of the digital age, underscoring the absurdity of planning for the future while idealizing a past that was never truly lived.
TUTV: I’m pretty sure that Messiness know all key records of 60s psychedelic luminaries such as Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, 13th Floor Elevators and The Sonics, but also modern day psych-pop-rock acts such as The Black Angels, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols. Previous Life echoes this timeless genre with boisterous brio and glamorous gusto. Back to the future.
Top-tier debut!
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BUY
31 March 1949 – First 45 PRM 7″ Single Released 76 Years Ago Today
Back in time
31 March 2025
RCA Records (now owned by Sony Music Entertainment) introduced
the 45rpm record, which had been in development since 1940.
The 7-inch disc was designed to compete with the Long Playing record introduced by Columbia Records a year earlier. Both formats offered better fidelity and longer playing time than the 78rpm record that was currently in use. Advertisements for new record players boasted that with 45rpm records, the listener could hear up to ten records with speedy, silent, hardly noticeable changes.
Cool thing to know: the colored vinyl wasn’t an invention of the punk era. From the start, back in 1949, each genre of music had its own color. Country releases were on green vinyl, children’s records were on yellow, classical releases were on red and popular releases on standard black vinyl. The very first 45 rpm record created was a child song entitled ‘PeeWee the Piccolo‘, pressed on 7 Dec 1948 and launched months later.
Anyway, on 31 March 1949, today 76 years ago, a country song
titled Texarkana Baby, written by Fred Rose and Cottonseed Clark
and performed by Eddy Arnold was among the first seven-inch
45 rpm records releases by RCA in the USA and given the credit
of being the very first 7″ ever.
Hear history here.
PUP – Combustive Candian Punks ‘GET DUMBER’
Daily noise that works faster than a stream of caffeine
31 March 2025
Press photo
Band: PUP
Who: Fulminant punks from Toronto
who are gearing up for their 5th LP.
Track: GET DUMBER
New cutting cut from their forthcoming album, called Who Will Look After The Dogs? that comes our way on 2nd May. It features Long Island songsmith Jeff Rosenstock.
Stefan Babcock (frontman): “We recorded the vocals together, in the same room, facing each other. What that means is, we both had to nail it at the same time because we couldn’t really cut between takes. On the first take, he forgot a line in the second verse and said, ‘Ahhhhhh, lyrics’ instead. I couldn’t finish the take because I was laughing too hard. Anyway, he practiced singing the correct lyrics but then we decided those lyrics kinda sucked and he should just stick to ‘Ahhhhhh, lyrics’ because it’s funny and the song is called Get Dumber. We nailed it on the second take.”
Wake up people, carefully,
these punk pups bite.
ERIC CLAPTON Who Celebrates His 80th Birthday Today Has Become A Wise Man
30 March 2025
Never too late to learn, Eric.
Clapton was born in Ripley, Surrey, UK on 30 March 1945. Happy 80.
EDDIE VEDDER Shows His Love For Living Legend NEIL YOUNG
Reveries for the laziest day of the week
30 March 2025
A new tribute and charity album, titled Heart Of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young Vol. 1
will be available from April 25 on. Pre-order info here.
This immersive LP invites you to journey through a rich tapestry of sound and sentiment, blending beloved classics with fresh interpretations of Young songs that honor his legacy. Volume I features covers by Courtney Barnett, The Lumineers, Sharon Van Etten, Mumford and Sons, Brandi Carlile, and many more.
Proceeds from the album will benefit The Bridge School Of California. An organization dedicated to the educational needs of children with speech and physical impairments.
Cover of Vedder‘s solo album ‘Eartling’ – photo by Danny Clinch
Pearl Jam‘s EDDIE VEDDER also shows his love for Young with
a sensitive cover of Needle And The Damage Down from his
1972 LP Harvest.
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KASABIAN With Rhapsodical Rendition Of ‘L.S.F.’ At T In The Park – 2010
30 March 2025
British seasoned rockers KASABIAN – one of the best bands of the past 25 years in my book – have 8 albums on their résumé, with last year’s Happenings as the newest one.
It’s also the 2nd one without Tom Meighan, the original, charismatic frontman who got fired in 2020 following personal problems.
Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2015 – Photo by Turn Up The Volume
Now back in time, to 2010 at Scotland‘s T In The Park Festival where Kasabian
were the headliners and played a rhapsodical version of their awesome juggernaut
L.S.F. from their self-titled debut LP (2004).
This is what elevating live rock music is all about.
Thousands and thousands of fans going nuts.
Image on top: cover of their self-titled debut LP.
TORTOISE – Chicago’s Sound Experimental Combo Back With New Jazzy Piece ‘ORGANESSON’
Daily electricity to load your batteries
30 March 2025
Press photo by Todd Weaver
Band: TORTOISE
Who: Veteran sound-experimental combo from Chicago. Between 1990
and today they released 7 LPs and number eight, the first in 9 years, will
follow later in the year. Details TBA.
Ahead of it comes the first taster.
A jazzy and psychy instrumental
titled ORGANESSON.