Watch: Shannon Smith shares video for ‘Valentine’s Day’

Shannon Smith’s solo recording career – following an EP recorded with Helen Townsend – got off to a great start, since his debut single ‘Dance The Night Away’ was an insanely catchy slab of pop. Its jaunty rhythms gave a vague nod to the mighty Jellyfish and a simple wordless hook ensured that pretty much anyone who heard it would love it. The mood was perfect for a song sharing the feelings that come with having a marriage proposal accepted.

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Watch: New live clip from Bad Mary

Moving on from their series of cover tune releases, Bad Mary released a brilliant, original work with their 2023 EP ‘Trash & Glamour’. The succint release managed to share their variety of musical styles and all the excitement of 2019’s ‘The Return of Space Girl’ into a much smaller package. For fans, it would be a reminder of how much energy an on-form Bad Mary can muster, and for the uninitiated, a varied introduction to a great, underground band.

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Kite Thief announce UK tour dates

Kite Thief gained some hugely enthusiastic press in 2023. Championed by Metal Hammer, Kerrang! and Total Rock, as well as gaining airplay on several BBC regional stations, the band’s crossover sound connected with an enthusiastic audience. Armed with one of the year’s best singles in ‘Judge Judy and Executioner’ and some equally huge sounds on their debut EP, the band seemed set to make 2024 an even bigger success.

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