A musician from Heaton Chapel, on the Manchester and Stockport border, is set to release a new album inspired by the emotional response music can create, following several years away from the scene. Tom, who records as Unruly Disturbance, spent nearly 20 years in the underground dance world. Starting out as a DJ at 14, he went on to perform at festivals including Creamfields and Gottwood, as well as venues such as Sankeys. But after years in the club scene, producing techno and running events, he stepped away in 2016 after losing his connection to it. “I just fell out…
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Artist: Darrell Kelley Release: ICE Cold Killerz Genre: Hip Hop/R&B Label: Viral Records https://www.instagram.com/darrellkelleyofficial/ Boston-born, Atlanta-based artist Darrell Kelley has built a reputation for making songs that walk straight into the news cycle, look around, and start asking hard questions. A performer, singer, songwriter, social activist, spiritual leader, author, and entrepreneur, he’s spent the last few years folding activism directly into R&B, hip-hop, and gospel-rooted sounds. His new single “ICE Cold Killerz,” released under Viral Records, is very much in that lane. The track arrives with a “confident, high-energy” feel and “modern production,” positioning Kelley…
The needle drops, the bass thumps, and suddenly the room is a little more crowded and a lot more interesting. Tina Win arrives with the grit and swagger that reminds us why we fell in love with the genre in the first place. Her latest track, How To Be Cool, is a three-minute and forty-nine-second manifesto on power dynamics and the art of the flip. The production on this record is lean and muscular, carrying the weight of an artist who knows exactly how to command a groove. It starts with a persistent, rhythmic pulse that’s a heartbeat after three…
It’s not every day you come across an artist who can seamlessly blend the raw grit of Seattle grunge with the soulful precision of B.B. King, but O.C. Hazel is doing exactly that. After years of honing his craft in the American Midwest, he has emerged as a formidable guitarist and songwriter with a knack for storytelling that feels both personal and universal. His 2025 debut EP, ‘Fire on the Mountain’, has been turning heads—and for good reason. It’s a thematic journey that explores the highs and lows of the human experience, wrapped in a sound that is as melodic…
An inviting guide to tiki’s drinks, culture, and stories. Cocktail books often fall into one of two camps: glossy but shallow, or exhaustively researched to the point of intimidation. Tiki Drinks occupies the rare middle ground. It’s a serious look at tiki culture, delivered in a fun, engaging way. This is more than a recipe collection. It is a carefully researched exploration of one of the most colorful movements in cocktail history, tracing tiki’s origins, evolution, and modern revival. From thoughtful discussions of mid-century Polynesian pop to nuanced explanations of ingredients that have long puzzled casual readers. Yet the tone…
Artist: My Name Is Tamsin Subject: My Name Is Tamsin Release Self-Titled Debut EP on January 5th, rising artist My Name Is Tamsin released her self-titled debut EP, My Name Is Tamsin, available on all platforms worldwide. The three-track project—“You’re a Phoenix,” “Knockout Babe,” and “Prince of Hearts”—introduces Tamsin as a fearless new voice blending modern alternative pop, rock, and poetic storytelling into music that is both emotionally resonant and deeply personal. My Name Is Tamsin is a story-driven EP that weaves together fantasy and fiction with deeply real, lived emotions. Each song unfolds like a chapter, using imaginative worlds…
Across centuries, royal jewelry worn by men served purposes far beyond adornment. It was a visual language of authority, legitimacy, divine favor, and immense wealth. Kings, emperors, sultans, and maharajas used gemstones not merely for their beauty but for what they symbolized—power made tangible through rarity, origin, and scale. Advisors to royalty understood this well, and they were meticulous not only in selecting the finest gemstones but also in insisting on stones from origins that had already acquired legendary reputations. Over time, these preferences shaped global demand and elevated certain mines into near-mythical status. Prized Natural Creations Among the most…
Mark Wilson carries a history that makes for a great rock and roll biography. He started out by picking up his father’s guitar, but the path from those first few chords to the professional stage was anything but ordinary. After cutting his teeth in the Phoenix area, he found himself managed by a man who took the show on the road to state colleges with trained lion cubs sitting on the backline. That era of touring was about real presence and making an impression, and those years on the circuit clearly shaped the man behind the music today. Dreams Of…
The sphere of modern classical piano often feels divided between the overly technical and the purely ambient. It is a rare occurrence to find a project that bridges that gap with both intellectual rigor and deep emotional accessibility. Manuel Peguero achieves this balance in his fifth solo album, “Dark Piano Contemplations.” This beautiful collection of fourteen tracks serves as a milestone for the New Jersey-based pianist, marking a point in his career where his technical influences from the likes of Rachmaninoff meet a very specific, cinematic vision. The album is exquisite, not in a fragile or decorative sense, but in…
Artist: Darrell Kelley Release: How Dare You Ignore Their Cries? Genre: Hip Hop/R&B Label: Viral Records WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD3IsSuwF_U Boston-born, Atlanta-based singer, songwriter, and social activist Darrell Kelley returns with a powerful new single, “Sick of This,” released November 4, 2025 via Viral Records. Known for using his music to confront injustice and promote unity, Kelley blends hip-hop and conscious soul on this track, channeling the spirit of socially aware artists like Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. Built on soulful vocals and a message-forward approach, “How Dare You Ignore Their Cries?” addresses ongoing public outrage surrounding the Epstein Files and…