Purple Revolver

Joel Harries Graves E.P. Review

Tue, 31 Jan 12 15:30:24 +0000

After an impressive debut album âBroadcastsâ back in 2009, Joel Harries returns with his Graves EP released on January 18th.

Jack White announces solo album one year after the end of The White Stripes

Tue, 31 Jan 12 10:31:46 +0000

One year after the split of Detroit rockers The White Stripes, frontman Jack White announces the release of his first ever solo album

Thin Lizzy - Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Review and pictures.

Sun, 29 Jan 12 19:56:48 +0000

Irish rock legends Thin Lizzy strolled into Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Friday night to a virtually full house as part of their aptly named "Boys Are Back On Tour" tour. With an incredible setlist which nicely spanned th

Panic! At The Disco Manchester Apollo review and pictures

Sun, 29 Jan 12 19:45:55 +0000

Being an ex-variety hall The Manchester Apollo, with its distinctive guilded trimming and crimson ceiling, seemed a perfect venue to play host to Panic! At The Disco's inimitable theatricality.

Ice T calls Hilary Clinton a 'G' and tips her for President

Sat, 28 Jan 12 17:37:37 +0000

Hip Hop legend Ice T has made a prediction about the US elections, stating he expects President Barack Obama to be re-elected but after him Hillary Clinton will be the next president.

Vote for Chase & Status - Best British Group at The Brit Awards

Thu, 26 Jan 12 14:13:10 +0000

Chase & Status have torn the music world apart during the year since No More Idols was released by taking their 90s Drum and Bass influences and honing it to become Dubstep x Futuristic beats.

Ed Sheeran teams up with Yelawolf ahead of new EP

Wed, 25 Jan 12 16:49:53 +0000

Ed and US rapper Yelawolf team up on brand new single from Sheeran's upcoming EP

Gary Clark Jr - bringing back the blues

Wed, 25 Jan 12 14:26:22 +0000

Gary Clark Jr might not feature in your music vocabulary just yet but by the end of 2012 the Austin born bluesman will be as familiar as Jack White and The Black Keys.

Bristol In:Motion announces new line-up

Sun, 22 Jan 12 17:14:01 +0000

Bristol In:Motion had an incredible 2011, with sets from the likes of Jamie XX and Pearson Sound. The city's biggest venue will continue to see in the new year with some impressive line-ups.

1993 to Infinity... Hip Hop Future Throwback styles come back around

Sat, 21 Jan 12 16:26:00 +0000

Travelling through 18 year Future Throwback cycles we explore the impact and influence of Snoop's Doggystyle and Wu Tang's Enter the 36 Chambers.

1993: Grunge Babylon - For Tomorrow brings Britpop

Thu, 19 Jan 12 19:53:11 +0000

May 1993 heralded a musical power shift towards the UK as Blur unveiled their masterful second album, proto-Britpop masterpiece Modern Life is Rubbish.

Above & Beyond announce second date at O2 Academy Brixton

Thu, 19 Jan 12 19:33:32 +0000

The Anjunabeats trio have responded to huge demand by adding a second Brixton date on Sunday 8th April to create a Group Therapy Easter Weekender

Paul Simon's Graceland 25th anniversary celebrated with new documentary film and special edition release

Thu, 19 Jan 12 15:39:21 +0000

Under African Skies is one of the yearâs most eagerly anticipated documentaries, slated for international film festival screenings and will be shown on a major network in the UK

Pop Goes Rock: Dappy teams up with Queen legend Brian May and releases Rockstar track

Thu, 19 Jan 12 14:55:22 +0000

Dappy unleashes his inner Rockstar on 26th February

Lamb of God "Resolution" - album review

Thu, 19 Jan 12 09:29:56 +0000

Lamb of God aren't as Evangelical as their names suggests, their music is lethal and it will take your face off. But it does inspire a feeling of righteous vengeance.

Broke-ass Playlist: Top 10 Tunes about being Broke

Tue, 17 Jan 12 19:19:08 +0000

Here's Purple Revolver's Top 10 picks of the best tracks about being broke...

FOE launches Bad Dream Hotline Forum. Win FOE gig tickets

Tue, 17 Jan 12 15:03:37 +0000

Win a pair of tickets to FOE's live show in Southampton with Purple Revolver

Lucky Beaches on Kurt Cobain

Thu, 12 Jan 12 12:24:36 +0000

Who the fuck would have wanted to live in a world like this anyway?

Graham Coxon announces new album A+E

Wed, 11 Jan 12 15:03:48 +0000

Graham Coxon returns with A+E, aptly named not only for the sense of scratchy, frantic urgency that suffuses its 10 songs, A+E finds Graham continuing with his singular vision as a truly eclectic artist.

Is Tropical on Wu Tang Clan and their influence

Tue, 10 Jan 12 14:33:29 +0000

If we could collaborate with anyone it would be Wu Tang. Namely the GZA, because we're really good at playing out-of-tune pianos too.

Rising Star: Josh Kumra

Mon, 09 Jan 12 20:02:36 +0000

The track was co-written with Maiday who also features in the video. It's available as a free download from Josh's Facebook page

Tinie Tempah's New Year's resolutions

Mon, 09 Jan 12 18:41:11 +0000

The Pass Out hitmaker and his management company Disturbing London have collaborated with label MHI to create a London-inspired range and he's really excited about it.

Sun, 08 Jan 12 18:09:43 +0000

A Night And A Day is an infectious blend of 90s electronica and psych-rock bass for badass rock chicks

Chibuku Warehouse NYE Party with Chase and Status, Fake Blood

Wed, 28 Dec 11 15:49:17 +0000

For Chibukuâs last gift of the year, their NYE session is a bit of a cracker. They have departed with the usual residents only ethos and for this session brought in Chase and Status and Fake Blood as headliners.

The Kooks live at Leeds Academy - review and pictures

Sat, 24 Dec 11 01:23:35 +0000

After rescheduling a performance intended for October the Kooks came back to Leeds 02 Academy to give the fans what they paid for and play their final gig of 2011.