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Regular readers (if ever that was a thing for this blog) will probably have noticed Finding Aurora have featured a fair bit on this site since its beginnings all the way back in October 2018, but it’s impossible not to be taken in by their ever endearing charm and enthusiasm.… Read more

Selena Jerome is a solo artist Newport born and bred, something she is extremely proud of. Over the last few years she has built up a solid reputation and fan base in the city and surround and will be looking to build on that in the coming years. I caught… Read more

It could just be that I’ve put an end to my own ignorance of the local scene, but it definitely does feel as though Newport is in the midst (or hopefully beginning) of a surge of musical creativity. Guitar music has been at the forefront of this movement and while… Read more

Jack Perrett releasing catchy, melodic indie anthems has become a bit of a regular occurrence and he has continued this trend with new single “Going Nowhere”, which comes with this smartly produced Focus Shift Films video starring…well, Jack! Jack was chosen for the esteemed BBC Horizons programme in 2019 and… Read more

King Ibex are a three-piece alternative rock band hailing from Newport/Monmouth with a penchant for uncompromising, out and out rock songs. In May this year they released their self-titled debut album, a product of years of writing and jamming. I caught up with guitarist/vocalist Michael Buffery and bassist/vocalist Tom Jayne… Read more

Finding Aurora aren’t a band to shy away from self hype and front-man Sam Jenkins could never be described as diffident. In a recent interview I conducted, he described their new single “Overdrive” as “a big shocker, a real big rocker, with a thumping drum groove”. The confidence is striking.… Read more

Debut singles aren’t really supposed to be like this. They should be a little rough around the edges, charming yet insecure, the product of an artist trying to work out how they want to sound. Feverjaw obviously didn’t get the memo before recording “Landspeed Record”, a song expansive, layered and… Read more

In the 18 months or so since I first became aware of and subsequently a fan of Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy, I have seen them in many venues of varying description. Some big, some small, some indoor, some outdoor, some full to the brim, some a little more… Read more

Since their formation in November 2017, Newport’s Finding Aurora have made a big impact on the local music scene with infectious songs, exciting live shows and boundless enthusiasm. On Saturday August 10th they play a homecoming headline show at Le Pub, to coincide with the launch of their new single… Read more

From taking a quick look at Dan Burridge’s social media pages it would appear as though he has had a quiet 12 months. Not so! As well as taking the reins on bass for Jack Perrett, Dan has very clearly been busy writing material of his own, the result of… Read more