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Album review: Daily Thompson bond over release of a brand-new record ‘Glue’

By Sonny Tyler
This band is a new one to me, but they've obviously been around for a while, as 'Glue' is Daily Thompson's 7th album release. Musically inspired by late 80"s/early 90's grunge music, 'Glue' was recorded at the aforementioned HQ of grunge in Port Orchard, Seattle. The tone of the album, right down to the cover art, feels autumnal, and these often unpredictable songs have a Continue Reading
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Real Rebellion Starts Here: Highlights from the Rebellion 2026 Introducing Stage!

By Richie Viral
Don't let the name fool you. Rebellion Introducing Stage doesn't just mean young, it means new to Rebellion and the Rebellion crowd, and as usual, that means bands from here there and everywhere - of all shapes and sizes! These are only a few of our highlights. The RIS and Pavillion featured dozens of bands over the weekend - No hype. No algorithms. No nostalgia. Just Continue Reading
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Live review: The Wildhearts rock Reading’s Sub89 on 10th August 2026

By Ian Ladlow
It’s been nearly five years since The Wildhearts played Reading, and a lot has changed. By 8pm, the venue is already gearing up for a big crowd. As a result, local lads Small Town Saviours get a respectable reception from the eager audience. Opening with ‘Failure is the Mother of Success’, it’s clear that this is going to be a set concentrating on the heavier elements of Continue Reading