Articles by: Louder

UK festivals could be cancelled this summer unless Boris Johnson’s government offers Covid-19 insurance

By Louder published 20 April 21

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) call on UK government to offer insurance against Coronavirus

Morrissey attacks ‘hurtful, racist’ The Simpsons following Panic On The Streets of Springfield episode

By Louder published 19 April 21

Morrissey is sad after The Simpsons shows Lisa Simpson befriending unhappy British indie singer, Quilloughby

De’Wayne shares in-your-face video for the infectious Walking To Work

By Louder published 15 April 21

Houston rapper/alt. rock newcomer De’Wayne releases his third single of 2021, the energetic Walking To Work

Listen to Quicksand’s excellent new song, Inversion

By Louder last updated 13 April 21

New York post-hardcore veterans Quicksand share new song Inversion

Lucy Dacus shares Hot & Heavy single as preview of third album Home Video

By Louder published 13 April 21

Virginia singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus shares Hot & Heavy video, announces third album Home Video

Audio-Technica AT-LP3 review

By Louder last updated 25 August 21

Updated The more affordable cousin of Audio-Technica's award-winning AT-LP5 turntable is a true automatic for the people

Pro-Ject Essential III review

By Louder last updated 25 August 21

Updated The Austrian manufacturer’s third generation of its award-winning budget turntable series. But is it still essential?

Rina Sawayama reworks her LGBTQ+ anthem Chosen Family with Elton John

By Louder published 12 April 21

London-based Japanese-British singer/songwriter recruits Elton John for guest spot on new single Chosen Family

Rega Planar 1 turntable flanged by two stacked of records

Rega Planar 1 review

By Louder last updated 5 April 22

UPDATED The Rega Planar 1 record player might cost less than some other turntables on the market, but that doesn't mean it lacks punch

Fender’s new Mustang Micro guitar amp puts the power in your pocket

By Louder published 12 April 21

Fender’s latest addition to their Mustang range of amps is so compact that you’ll be able to take it anywhere you want

Tigercub announce UK tour, share new single Blue Mist In My Head

By Louder published 9 April 21

Brighton alt. noise-pop trio unveil winter tour dates, share third single from forthcoming As Blue As Indigo album

These classic album covers made of felt are the cutest things on the internet today

By Louder published 9 April 21

Elsa Kuhn’s adorable felt album covers just stole our cold, black hearts

Fightback Lager invites investment in ‘the beer that saves music venues’

By Louder published 9 April 21

Fightback Lager launch Crowdfunder to offer fans a chance to own a stake in the company

Alice In Chains’ William DuVall is releasing the punk album he made as a teenager

By Louder published 8 April 21

Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall will revisit his teen angst years with the release of 1984 by Neon Christ

Twenty One Pilots announce new album Scaled And Icy, share Shy Away single

By Louder published 8 April 21

Twenty One Pilots plot return with sixth studio album, Scaled And Icy, and reveal single and livestream plans

Pixies give seal of approval to Nandi Bushell’s cover of Where Is My Mind

By Louder published 7 April 21

Boston alt.rock legends salute English schoolgirl’s solo take on Surfer Rosa anthem Where Is My Mind

Dave Grohl to publish memoir, The Storyteller, in October

By Louder last updated 20 September 22

‘I’m excited and honoured to announce The Storyteller, a collection of memories of a life lived loud,’ says Grohl

The Offspring announce winter 2021 UK arena shows with The Hives

By Louder published 6 April 21

SoCal pop-punk stars The Offspring will come out and play in the UK this winter, with sassy Swedes The Hives in support

Listen to ‘new’ Nirvana song, Drowned In The Sun, created by Artificial Intelligence

By Louder published 6 April 21

Hear an uncannily-accurate Nirvana song written by AI, as part of a project examining mental health issues in the music biz

Garbage announce new album, share biting single The Men Who Rule The World

By Louder last updated 1 April 21

Garbage set June 11 release date for their forthcoming seventh studio album, No Gods No Masters

Idles announce two new UK shows, to take place on the same day

By Louder published 31 March 21

Bristol punk quintet Idles will play two outdoor shows on the same day in September

Amazon slash the Echo Dot by 40% in their big spring sale

By Louder published 29 March 21

Amazon’s spring sale is in full swing and along with savings on the Echo Studio, there’s also a great deal on the popular Echo Dot

Man watches a video guitar lesson holding an electric guitar

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By Louder published 25 March 21

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Shake your foundations by saving £30 on the awesome Amazon Echo Studio

By Louder last updated 4 June 21

It’s one of the loudest speakers money can buy – and right now Amazon have cut the price on the Echo Studio... but be quick

Sales of vinyl in the UK set to eclipse CDs for the first time in decades

Sales revenue of vinyl in the UK set to eclipse CDs for the first time in decades

By Louder last updated 21 May 21

The vinyl resurgence continues as sales of the format continue to climb - putting sales revenue from vinyl on course to surpass CDs for the first time since the 80s