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. Oh and penchant for big,… 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 up with her to chat… 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 this is always going to… 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 is doing his selection every… 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 in what can legitimately be… Read more