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Stone (British Band)
Stone, stylised uppercase as STONE, are an English alternative rock band, formed in Liverpool out of The Bohos and consisting of members Fin Power, Elliott Gill, Sarah Surrage, and Alex Smith. After two EPs and a number of singles, the band released their debut album ''Fear Life for a Lifetime'' in 2024. Members * Finley Jake "Fin" Power (born 1999), lead vocals and guitar and the son of John Power (musician), John Power * Elliott Gill, lead guitar * Sarah Lucy Surrage (born 2000/2001), bass * Alex Smith, drums Career 2015–2018: The Bohos Fin Power and Elliot Gill started off as members of the band The Bohos, which formed in late 2015 and began releasing music in 2017 with bassist Ian Grant and drummer Jack Danily, supporting DMA's on tour. Drummer Alex Smith, whom Power knew from sixth form, replaced Danily in 2018. The Bohos changed their image often. 2019–2023: Rebranding to STONE Despite a strong formative start, upon entering their twenties with a clearer sense of i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alt Rock
Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s with the likes of the grunge subgenre in the United States, and the Britpop and shoegaze subgenres in the United Kingdom and Ireland. During this period, many record labels were looking for "alternatives", as many Arena rock, corporate rock, hard rock, and glam metal acts from the 1980s were beginning to grow stale throughout the music industry. The emergence of Generation X as a Culture, cultural force in the 1990s also contributed greatly to the rise of alternative music. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream or arena rock, commercial rock or pop. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blinders
The Blinders are an English alternative rock band originally from Doncaster, now based in Manchester, England. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Thomas Haywood, bass guitarist Charlie McGough, drummer Thomas Castrey, and keyboardist Johnny James. They released their debut EP ''Hidden Horror Dance'' in 2016, followed by their first LP ''Columbia'' in 2018, and second LP ''Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath'' in 2020 both on Modern Sky Entertainment. Following the departure of Mat Neale in 2020, the band released ''Electric Kool Aid'': a 2-part EP released on 17 June 2022. On 30 October 2023 the band revealed details on the new album “Beholder” which was released on 1 March 2024. Shortly after the album's release and subsequent cancellation of the European leg of their tour, various social media posts from the band suggested that they were to take an indefinite hiatus, leaving their future unknown. History The band was formed in 2014 while its members st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Costey
Richard Costey is an American music producer, mixer, and engineer. He has worked with musicians across genres including rock, indie, pop, hip-hop, and electronica. Notable collaborators include Fiona Apple, Vampire Weekend, Foo Fighters, Sigur Rós, Muse, Foster the People, Swirlies, Sam Fender, and My Chemical Romance. He has earned a Latin Grammy The Latin Grammy Awards (stylized as Latin GRAMMYs) are awards presented by the Latin Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the Latin music industry. The Latin Grammy honors works recorded in Spanish or Portuguese from any ... for his work. Select discography Producing, engineering, mixing * Linkin Park - "From Zero" Mixer (for selected tracks) * Ghost - "Rite Here Rite Now" Mixer * Foster the People - "Paradise State of Mind" * Muse - "Black Holes and Revelations" Producer, Mixer * Foo Fighters - "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" Mixer * Fun. - "Some Nights" Mixer * Kimbra - "The Golden Echo" Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dork (magazine)
''Dork'' is a United Kingdom-based music publication, in print and online. The editor, Stephen Ackroyd, is the founder and former editor of ''DIY''. History ''Dork'' magazine was founded in 2016 by Stephen Ackroyd, who had previously served as editor of ''DIY'' magazine. The magazine targets "younger readers," and it has made use of "digital diversification and ninventive online presence" to reach an audience. On 11 September 2023, the music webzine ''Upset'' merged with ''Dork''. ''Upset'' had previously been a separate music magazine which shared the same editorial team as ''Dork''. References External links * 2016 establishments in the United Kingdom Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom Internet properties established in 2016 Magazines established in 2016 Online music magazines published in the United Kingdom {{webzine-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Cool
Mad Cool is a music festival held annually in Madrid, Spain, since 2016. It chiefly features pop, rock, and indie music, as well as various DJs and electronic music performers. The 2016 and 2017 festivals took place in the Caja Mágica. The organization then moved the festival to an open-air space in Valdebebas. Peak attendance happened in the 2018 edition, with participants distributed along the three days of the festival (12–14 July), featuring a troubling first day due to agglomerations. In the 2020 edition, the daily maximum attendance was reduced to 60,000 by the organization, and the length was expanded to four full festival days. Lineups Acts performing at the festival have included: * 2016 (16–18 June): The Who · Vetusta Morla · Editors · Garbage · Lori Meyers · The Prodigy · Die Antwoord · Jane's Addiction · Bastille · Band of Horses · Neil Young · Two Door Cinema Club · Biffy Clyro · Capital Cities. * 2017 (6–8 July): Foo Fighters · Foals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival is a three-day music festival held in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2012. In its first year, the festival was named the Victorious Vintage Festival. The first official Victorious Festival was 2013. The festival was held in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, before moving to Southsea Seafront in 2014. Southsea Castle, Southsea Skatepark, the D-Day Museum and other local attractions are within the festival boundaries and are only accessible to ticket holders during that time. Victorious has a charitable arm called Victorious in the Community. The aim of this arm is give back to Portsmouth by supporting local charities and good causes in the area. Festival Insights 2024 Part of the proceeds from ticket sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kooks
The Kooks () are an English indie rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The current lineup consists of Luke Pritchard on vocals and guitar, and Hugh Harris on bass, guitar, and synthesiser. Their music is primarily influenced by the 1960s British Invasion movement and post-punk revival of the new millennium. The Kooks have experimented in several genres including rock, Britpop, pop, reggae, ska, and more recently, funk and hip-hop, being described once as a "more energetic Thrills or a looser Sam Roberts Band, maybe even a less severe Arctic Monkeys at times". After securing a deal with Virgin Records merely three months after forming, The Kooks achieved instant mainstream success following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album '' Inside In/Inside Out ''(2006). The album is certified five-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), platinum certified by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), and two times platinum b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wombats
The Wombats are an English indie rock band formed in Liverpool in 2003, consisting of Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Tord Øverland Knudsen (bass, backing vocals, keyboards), and Dan Haggis (drums, backing vocals, keyboards). The Wombats released several EPs before working on their first full-length album ''Girls, Boys and Marsupials'' (2006), which was released only in Japan and featured some tracks that would reappear on their major-label debut studio album ''A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation'' (2007). After releasing a The Wombats (EP), self-titled EP in 2008 and touring for three years, they released the studio albums ''This Modern Glitch'' (2011), ''Glitterbug (album), Glitterbug'' (2015), and ''Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life'' (2018), all of which received mostly positive reviews. Their fifth album ''Fix Yourself, Not the World'' (2022) became their first No. 1 album, topping the UK Albums Chart within a week of release. History Early years and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inhaler (band)
Inhaler (stylized as ) are an Irish rock band originating from Dublin. Formed in 2012, the band consist of vocalist and guitarist Elijah Hewson, bassist Robert Keating, guitarist and keyboardist Josh Bartholomew Jenkinson and drummer Ryan McMahon. Their debut album, '' It Won't Always Be Like This'', was released on 9 July 2021. It entered the Irish & UK Albums Charts at number one, while also entering the top 10 and top 20 album charts in other European countries such as the Netherlands and Germany. The band's second studio album, '' Cuts & Bruises'', was released on 17 February 2023, and their third album, '' Open Wide'', was released on 7 February 2025. Career 2012–2017: Early years Originally formed in 2012 at St Andrews College in Blackrock, Dublin, the band decided on the name Inhaler in 2015. Jenkinson joined the band right after the band name was decided. 2018–2022: ''It Won't Always Be Like This'' The group self-released their debut single "I Want You" in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boardmasters Festival
Boardmasters Festival is an annual event held in Cornwall, United Kingdom, usually spanning five days on the second weekend of August. The event is a combination of live music and surfing/skateboarding competitions in and around the town of Newquay. The festival was founded in 1981 as a surfing competition, and in 2005 it was expanded to include music acts, taking place at Watergate Bay. In 2024 the official capacity of the event was increased to 58,000. The majority of the music performances take place to the north of Newquay near Watergate Bay. The Men's Pro 5 Star WQS surf competition takes place on Fistral Beach where a skate ramp is built for the BMX and Skateboard competitions. Other sporting events include The Women's Open, WSL Men's Longboard, WSL Women's Longboard, Boys/Girls Pro Junior and Under 12's. It is also known to feature a well-being program, a tea-room, and a fairground. The event is owned and managed by Vision Nine Group. In 2017 the Boardmasters Foundation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Away From Home Festival
Louis William Tomlinson ( ; born 24 December 1991) is an English singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. Born and raised in Doncaster, England, Tomlinson auditioned for British singing competition ''The X Factor'' as a solo artist in 2010, where he and four rejected solo contestants were placed into a group which became the British-Irish band One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Following the group's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson released " Just Hold On" with Steve Aoki as his debut solo single in December 2016. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum in the UK. In 2017, he released " Back to You" with American singer Bebe Rexha and " Miss You". He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK. In 2018, he appeared on the fifteenth series of ''The X Factor'' as a judge and a mentor of the "Boys" category. Tomlinson's debut solo studio album, ''Walls'', was released in January 2020, where it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
