Fresh from winning Jack Daniel’s Battle of the Bands, Dubai rockers Ark Angels are turning heads with their explosive live shows, growing catalogue of music, and ambitions that stretch far beyond the desert. Rock The Joint catches up with one of the region’s most exciting emerging bands.
Maya Lakhani, Interview and Review: A Distinctive Voice in Modern British Rock
What happens when you mix rock guitars, independent spirit and a sari? You get Maya Lakhani. We chat about music, image, inspiration and take a listen to a selection of tracks from one of Britain’s most distinctive emerging rock artists.
The Davidson Trio – “Follow You” EP Review and Interview
There is heat, hard blues-rock and more than a little disillusion running through “Follow You,” the new EP from The Davidson Trio. We talk riffs, Gary Moore, the changing music industry and the stories behind the songs.
PAEIZI EP Review and Interview with Hossein Paeizi
Edinburgh-based artist Hossein Paeizi discusses protest, underground music in Iran and the fusion of Persian classical music with alternative metal in this in-depth interview and EP review.
Lina and the Lions: Of A Third Kind Review – A Cinematic Alt-Pop Journey + Exclusive Interview
From Comic Con roots to cinematic soundscapes—our review and interview with Lina and the Lions on their bold new album “Of A Third Kind.”
Queen of Spades Interview: Peggy Smits on New Music, Hard Rock and the Band’s Future
Dutch hard rockers Queen of Spades are building serious momentum. We caught up with frontwoman Peggy Smits to talk new music, creative vision, the Dutch scene, and what comes next for one of Europe’s rising rock acts.
Ella Clayton Interview and Album Review: Could It Be You? A Soulful Folk Gem
We chat with rising folk talent Ella Clayton about her new album Could It Be You?, touring, songwriting and the stories behind the songs — plus our full review of a soulful new release.
Roukaya B ‘ContROUversy’ EP Review & Interview
There’s something late-night about Roukaya B’s debut EP ContROUversy—a sound that drifts between jazz, soul and rap without ever settling. We spoke to her about the stories behind it, and took a closer listen.
Lost Velvet Interview: Inside the Cinematic, Dystopian World Behind “Burnt”
Lost Velvet
A soundtrack for the in-between—step into their cinematic, dystopian world.
Joe Hicks Talks “Before It Gets Dark,” Exclusive Interview & Album Review
Joe Hicks returns with Before It Gets Dark, a heartfelt new album shaped by loss, love and hope. We sit down with Joe for an exclusive interview and take a closer listen track by track.