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. At this point I could… 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 assured without being over-complicated. After… 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 sparse. But until last Friday… 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 “Overdrive” and to possibly showcase… 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 which is this mightily impressive… Read more