Mad About Rock

Spilling out with a circus of colossal metal-edged guitar riffs and melodic vocals, Circle Of Reason transmit news of their long-awaited return with their 'Tie Up The Sky' lyric video release. Featured on their 7 track EP 'Faith Or Theory' - the track follows on from the band's previous video singles 'Never Enough', 'Questions' and 'Colours'. Since their formation in 2011, the South West England (UK) quartet have paved their own way as a formidable DIY and independently releasing outfit. Moulding a myriad of influences from hard-rock, progressive metal and alternative rock genres into their own unique product, Circle Of Reason instantly caught the attention of national media with the launch of their debut EP 'A Favour For A Stranger' (2012). Continuing to build upon their rapidly growing reputation within and outside the parameters of the United Kingdom, their sophomore EP release 'These Hands And This Mind' (2014) was...

British singer/songwriter 'Steve Hewitt' presents a taste of things to come from his debut LP, with the release of his free-download album sampler and live video single. Recorded as 'live' renditions of tracks selected to feature on the highly anticipated 'Bigger Than Words' set for release later in 2018, the songs 'Healing & Hurt', 'Move On' and 'Holding Me Back' showcases Steve at his most intimate and organic; allowing his songwriting & performance abilities to carry his soul-bearing honesty and desire to emotionally connect with his audience. A formula that has enabled Hewitt to share stages with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Emma Stevens, Toploader, StarSailor plus many more. In addition to this generous download EP offer, Steve has also released live video footage of his fan-favoured track 'Sad Sad Old World'. Sad Sad Ole World (Live) https://youtu.be/RKp0QVco_So The Kent (UK) native has been collaborating wi...

With a moniker taken from a vaporising device featured in the 1970's sci-fi novel 'A Whirlpool Of Stars, UK punk-rock trio 'Tonota 80' transmit news that their new album 'Killer Sands And Beating Hearts' will be released via UK/US label Engineer Records on 23rd March 2018. Originally becoming acquainted through a chance meeting in their local record store; the Maidstone/Kent based musicians David Bloomfield (Vox/Guitar), Richard Pronger (Bass/Vox) and John Edwards (Drums) met again several years later and hatched 'Tonota 80' upon the UK music scene. Despite the band being firmly routed in old school British punk reverie, the 3 piece bring in subtle influences from an myriad of genres. Sighting the likes of Husker Du, Dinosaur Jr, Swervedriver and Radio Birdman as some of their most influential peers - Tonota 80 are encased with a penchant for brash guitar riffs, colossal melodic hooks and 60's inspired vocal harmonies. Their self-released debu...

Brighton (UK) based outfit Come The Spring follow up from their recent 'For What It's Worth' single release with official news of their first full length album. Entitled 'Echoes', the new collection of tracks from the emotionally charged alt-rock act shall be available on digital & CD formats from 9th March 2018 via Engineer Records. Having released the album's first single 'For What Its Worth' as a perfect snap shot of their affinity for ear catching post-hard core exuberance, 'Echoes' as a body of work, delves much deeper into the British rock band's creative universe and diversity. Delivering a clear statement to produce music with anthemic vocals, articulate song dynamics, soaring guitar riffs and emotive hook lines, Come The Spring will resonate with fans of The Promise Ring, Chamerlain, Frank Turner, Hundred Reasons, Touche Amore, Hot Water Music and Texas Is The Reason. For What Its Worth Video Single: https://youtu.be/Z...

Showcasing their flair for raucous post-punk guitar assaults infused with an inescapable melodic sensibility, Turin (Italy) based rockers 'Low Standards, High Fives' voraciously unleash their 'Silent Decor' video single. Taken from their debut full length album 'Are We Doing The Best We Can?' to be available by UK/US label Engineer Records from 31st March 2018, the alt-rock crew offer 'Silent Decor' as a pay what you want offer via their bandcamp page. Originally forming in 2012, the band have continually evolved to shape their sound and musical direction. Expanding to a 5 piece in 2015/2016 proved to be a catalyst for creating a formula that would propel their popularity and enable them to open stages for the likes of Ratboys, Foxing, Fine Before You Came, Dowsing and many more. Having completed their debut album throughout 2017, Low Standard, High Fives are gearing up to bring their music to a wider universal audience of music fans who lik...

Now under the guiding wing of (UK/US) label Engineer Records, the Kent (UK) based alchemist of alternative folk-rock unleashes his official video single for 'Pushing Me Away'. Currently writing and producing material for release later this year, Steve Hewitt has honed his song & stage craft through extensive gigging both in the UK and overseas raking in support slots with the likes of Star Sailor, Toploader, The Hoosiers and Newton Faulkner. Adding further to his credentials, the accomplished musician has toured in the US with the Reed Brothers. Blending a diverse mix of genres and influences into his music, the young Steve Hewitt developed his love for music and creativity during his mid-teens. Reclusively refining his guitar and vocal skills in his garden shed, Steve immersed himself in the song-writing finesse of Bob Dylan, The Smiths, James Morrison, Ben Howard, Fink, John Legend and his frequent vocal comparator David Gray. What emerged from this education wa...

RAYNE Release Details Of Upcoming New 'Complex By Design' Album The infectiously melodic Alt-Indie Rock outfit 'RAYNE' unveil news of the arrival of their long-awaited 'Complex By Design' album. Available for digital download from 1st Dec 2017, the band with a flair for sky-searing anthemic hook-lines showcase their evolution into darker and heavier synth driven territories with this 7 track offering. Co-produced by RAYNE and Kyle Martin, Complex By Design unabashedly resonates with sonically epic overtones and textures. Hard hitting and huge sounding songs that feature explosive chorus lines, multi layered guitar sounds, pop-leaning electronica and all encompassed within the Sunderland (UK) trio's ability to steer listeners on a magical journey through emotive song arrangements and intricate dynamics. Lengthy compositions with a huge depth of sound whilst avoiding any superfluous studio production techniques. Vocalist & Bassist 'Ben Potts...

A Higher Demise Release New Video 'The End Of Us' Taken from their recent 7 track EP release 'To Death Or Victory', UK metalcore outfit A Higher Demise unleash their lyric video for their new single 'The End Of Us'. Featuring Bassist Rachael Tarr stepping up to deliver the chorus hook-line, the emotive blast of 'The End Of Us' is perfectly encased in the mould of A Higher Demise's trademark gargantuan guitar riffs, intricate rhythmical dynamics and gut-wrenching vocals from Charlie Serafini. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGptWfJeEfM   To Death Or Victory EP out Now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-death-or-victory/id1272381199 For more on A Higher Demise: www.facebook.com/AHigherDemiseUK www.twitter.com/AHigherDemiseUK www.facebook.com/Ambiconmusic