THE WARNING: sisterly Mexican rockers impress on second album
The Warning's second album Keep Me Fed is heavy and full of attitude as you’d expect, but also possessing greater confidence and groove.
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Let’s Walk: the honey-voiced MADELEINE PEYROUX’s new album
While honey-voiced jazz-folk singer Madeleine Peyroux is known for Tom Waits and Steely Dan cover versions, this is an album of originals.
New Welsh music you may have missed in June, from grimy doom metal to grime-adjacent bedroom r’n’b
This month for his new Welsh music roundup, Noel Gardner is bouncing carefree from synthesised classical music to grotty weed-obsessed metal
JOHNNY CASH’s SONGWRITER: a treasure trove of long-lost tracks
Having the opportunity to hear these long-lost, self-penned songs on new album Songwriter from the late Johnny Cash is nothing short of an honour.
Hard rock royalty returns: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION’s V rocks harder than ever
Black Country Communion, the supergroup you can’t quite believe exists is back and perhaps better than ever.
Journeying into Emet North’s stunning sci-fi debut, IN UNIVERSES
Emet North’s stunning debut novel In Universes gives the reader much more than the usual sci-fi multiverse scenario shenanigans.
WILLIE NELSON’s THE BORDER: a timeless testament to country tradition
Willie Nelson's poignant new album The Border is a testament to timeless country tradition, adorned with his signature vocals and tasteful guitar.
BRUCE DICKINSON – and a pack of young talent – delivers stunning Swansea live set
At 65, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson made his first solo stop at Swansea Arena for a stunningly good set of original music.
Man of metal & air: BRUCE DICKINSON on going solo, rejoining Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden's renaissance frontman Bruce Dickinson is full of enthusiasm for his latest solo album – The Mandrake Project – and about taking it on the road.
Summer 2024’s blockbuster books: the titles we’re most excited to read
Buzz’s special summer 2024 book preview brings you a must-read list of titles to look out for.
Take 5: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’s top songs
As the highest-ranking statesman of heartland rock is returning to Wales’ national stadium, we take a look at Bruce Springsteen's top five lesser-known songs.
KRIS BARRAS BAND’s HALO EFFECT: nu metal triumph or missed opportunity?
Unfortunately, Halo Effect doesn't match Kris Barras Band's stage sound for power and presence.