Press to MECO In Q&A Corner: New Album, New Bassist, New Gear!

New Year, New Album, New Bassist...Press to MECO Bossin' It!  Press to MECO have been firm favourites of the team at Dawsons ever since we saw them supporting technical metal noise merchants...

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Crawlers In Q&A Corner: Multi-Talented Alt-Rockers On Inspiration, Gear, and Future Plans

Fearsome four-piece who don't take prisoners... Crawlers are four misfits from the North West, bringing a heady alternative rock that encompasses everything from acidic and caustic to...

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Jimi Hendrix Gear: Seeking Legendary Tones

The Hendrix Effect Jimi Hendrix is probably the number one cited guitarist when it comes to influencing in the guitar world. Despite his short stint in the limelight his creativity, playing...

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Reason 11 Review: No Reason Not To

We dive into the latest and greatest instalment from Reason Studios... Our Reason 11 review should give you enough to chew on before deciding whether or not it's the DAW of choice for you....

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Zac Pajak in Q&A Corner: Smooth & Soulful

Zac Pajak started out his musical career busking on the streets of Kingston whilst writing and producing his own songs from a home-made studio in his parents' garden shed. His work soon caught the...

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Bethlehem Casuals in Q&A Corner: Stamping Feet, Smiling Faces

The Tragedy of Street Dog Bethlehem Casuals are a raucous live act who have compiled a wide sphere of influence to create music that is impossible to pigeonhole. With influences as varied as...

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Alarmist in Q&A Corner: Minimalism and Maximalism

Alarmist are an Irish instrumental power trio offering up an adventurous sound that's equal parts chaotic calamity and cool calm. Combining free and adventurous jazz runs with post-rock influenced...

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Orchards in Q&A Corner: Math Chops and Indie Pop

Brighton based four-piece Orchards were born from a diverse music scene and are fast becoming one of the best-known bands on the circuit. Combining summery pop melodies with math-rock riffs,...

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Matt Holubowski in Q&A Corner: Alternate Realities and Escapism

Whenever I see the words 'singer/songwriter' land in my inbox I feel a sense of foreboding. I'm expecting acoustic guitar, a solitary and sombre vocal and not much else. Maybe it's the influx of...

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Glove in Q&A Corner: The Year of the Duo

No Blades No Bones Glove are a band with a difference. A two-fold collaboration where minimalist sonics meets maximum soul, formed by artists SloSilver and Stephanie Finegan. Glove take a...

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False Advertising in Q&A Corner: Alternative Rock and Instrument Swaps

Brainfreeze False Advertising are a Manchester-based power-trio that combine pop culture hooks with slacker rock riffs, creating an innovative and unpredictable brand of alternative rock...

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Herman Li in Q&A Corner: Shredding and Streaming

Extreme Power Metal Herman Li is the guitarist, songwriter and producer of Grammy-nominated power metal act DragonForce and in the past 15 years has become one of the most recognisable...

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