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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 20h

@thecrooksuk.bsky.social second coming has gathered serious pace with the release of their debut EP ‘Hypercell’. Time may have elapsed, but it hasn’t been wasted. Now there’s depth to match their ambition. Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/the-crooks-hypercell

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The Crooks - Hypercell — Traveller's Tunes

We review The Crooks’ debut EP Hypercell.

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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy release day to The Bracknall. Their new EP 'Waiting for the Lights to Change' has landed, and is among the finest songs they've written. Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-b...

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The Bracknall - Waiting For The Lights To Change — Traveller's Tunes

We review the new EP Waiting For The Lights To Change by The Bracknall

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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

All hail the return of @shedsevenofficial.bsky.social. Their new single 'Stand Together' is an absolute riot, littered with their best lyrics to date. The lead single to their seventh studio album, due in January 2027, is a beast! Read why: travellerstunes.com/review/shed-...

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Shed Seven - Stand Together — Traveller's Tunes

We review the new single Stand Together from indie icons Shed Seven.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today's New Band Spotlight comes via Reading's Bone-Idle. Gutteral vocals, crunching riffs, and a solo post-'Heathen Chemistry' Oasis spent years searching for. Pure rebellion. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/bone-idle

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Bone-Idle — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Reading band Bone-Idle.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Kickstart your Monday with the blissful songwriting of Sweden's Michaela Aberg. Big love to This Feeling for the tip-off. Read all about Aberg's mesmeric shoegazed here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/michaela-aberg

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Mondays are shite. Fact. So dive into Ferb's new single 'Provence'. A brutal foray into the torture of heartbreak, which culminates with colossal guitars! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/ferb-provence

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Ferb – Provence — Traveller's Tunes

We review the single Provence from Cheam band Ferb

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Southend's Lemon and Lime released their debut single 'Sunshine' yesterday. Tinged with the Small Faces and blessed with a great bluesy solo, it's begging to be blasted out of the @TheMarquisCG speakers this weekend. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/lemon-and-lime-sunshine

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Lemon & Lime - Sunshine — Traveller's Tunes

We review the debut single Sunshine by Southend band Lemon and Lime

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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Kickstart your Wednesday with Dublin's Cable Boy in our New Band Spot section. Racing indie-psyche guitars and soulful vocals link arms on their joyous dalliance. Sun-kissed and defiant, they're a band with limitless appeal. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/cable-boy

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Cable Boy — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Dublin band Cable Boy.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight are Liverpool-based band Dead Cherry. They've made quite a splash with their debut single 'Favourite Song'. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Blossoms @thestrokes.bsky.social

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Dead Cherry — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Liverpool based band Dead Cherry.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Barry outfit Bendricks released their latest single, 'Heartbeat Stopper', just over a week ago. An untamed anthem that threatens to come undone at the seams, the perfect sonic for them. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/bendricks-heartbeat-stopper

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Bendricks – Heartbeat Stopper — Traveller's Tunes

We review the single Heartbeat Stopper from the band Bendricks.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Rising Leeds stars The North released their new EP Coming of Age at the start of May. The turmoil of youth is illuminated by snarling vocals, raging guitars, and lyrics that trace the ascent from innocence to selfhood. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-north-coming-of-age

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The North - Coming of Age — Traveller's Tunes

We review the EP ‘Coming of Age’ from Leeds band The North.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our 3rd instalment of New Band Spotlight today features Cornwall's The Ultra Violets There's a lightness that percolates their chaos, a recipe for huge stages if ever we saw one. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

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The Ultra Violets — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Cornwall band The Ultra Violets.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our 2nd helping of New Band Spotlight today features London's Tough Cookie. Divine alt & slacker rock to ponder life, love, and loss to. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

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Tough Cookie — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London band Tough Cookie.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today's New Band Spotlight comes via Kent's Polo Lounge. They've reimagined the carnage of Myspace parties, Skins, and the mid to late 00s for 2026, and it's intoxicating! Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO @forwardrussia.bsky.social @22grandpod.bsky.social

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Polo Lounge — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Canterbury band Polo Lounge.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight features are Wigan's latest heroes Montello. They're set to play Truck Festival and Isle Of Wight Festival this summer. It's easy to see why: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

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Montello — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Wigan band Montello.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are West London's Speedial. From folk to post-punk, they're utterly spellbinding! Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/speedial

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Speedial — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features West London band Speedial.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Preston's anointed sons @thecases.bsky.social are set to release their debut EP 'Mr. Penny' later this month. It's full of @thekooksmusic.bsky.social charm and youthful exuberance to revel in. Check out our track-by-track review here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-c...

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The Cases - Mr Penny — Traveller's Tunes

We review the debut EP Mr Penny from Preston band The Cases.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

At the end of last month, Colour TV released their latest single, 'At Sunset'. Their early forays into @suedehq.bsky.social & @thesmithsltd.bsky.social are now being informed by the directness of @fontainesdublin.bsky.social . Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/colou...

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Colour TV - At Sunset — Traveller's Tunes

We review the single At Sunset by West Country band Colour TV.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

London's (via Leeds) The Utopiates released their 2nd album, 'Let's Make This Happen', this week. A soundtrack for a generation running out of time but refusing to stop moving. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-u...

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The Utopiates - Let’s Make This Happen — Traveller's Tunes

We review the second album Let’s Make This Happen from The Utopiates

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Icons @suedehq.bsky.social in Southend: no nostalgia act, no polite greatest hits parade. New songs roared back like classics, old anthems reborn with venom. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/suede-cliffs-pavillion-southend

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Suede: Cliffs Pavillion, Southend — Traveller's Tunes

We review Suede live at Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Kickstart your week with Elgin Drive in our New Band Spotlight section. Their debut single sways from robust to angelic, and is to be devoured! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/elgin-drive FFO DMA'S The Courteeners

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Elgin Drive — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Fife band Elgin Drive.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This Friday, Danish outfit Mansfield release their new single 'Too Much To Handle' Their 1st since 2024's fine 'For All The Right Reasons' album, and they're right back in the groove, channelling Lightning Seeds & My Life Story. Read more: travellerstunes.com/review/mansfield-too-much-to-handleg

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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Newport's The Rogues are recently released their new single 'New York'. This single is rich in romantic sonics. Could they become this generation's Cherry Ghost and @richardhawley.bsky.social? Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-r...

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The Rogues – New York — Traveller's Tunes

We review New York, the new single from Newport band The Rogues.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

This Friday marks the release of The Enemy's first studio album in 11 years. Sonically, 'Social Disguises' pays homage to all that they were & the scenes they came up in, whilst Tom Clarke's writing continues his character-driven stories. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-e...

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The Enemy - Social Disguises — Traveller's Tunes

We review the fifth studio album Social Disguises by The Enemy.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

With wit, warmth, and melody, France Murray distils Get Cape Wear Cape Fly. debut album into her latest single 'Adults' Read all about her fine single here: travellerstunes.com/review/frances-murray-adults FFO Pavement / Kurt Vile

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Frances Murray - Adults — Traveller's Tunes

We review Francis Murray’s latest single Adults.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

00s cult heroes The Others are back with their riotous new single 'Met You in the Bar'. Their archetypal riotous sound links arms with the @thecharlatans.bsky.social & The Stranglers on this beauty! Read all about it here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-others-met-you-in-the-bar

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The Others - Met You In The Bar — Traveller's Tunes

We review The Others’ new single Met You In The Bar.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Kickstart your day with twisted & undeniable grooves of Glasgow's The Martells. Read all about how they've reinvigorated the underground UK scene of the mid-00s here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-martells FFO Bromhead Jackets / Harrisons / @thestrokes.bsky.social

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The Martells — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Glasgow band The Martells.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Darlington's The Ransoms. As fresh a sound as we've heard this month so far. Their brand of psyche-rock is set for a breakout year. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-ransoms FFO Hundred Reasons Wunderhorse

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The Ransoms — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Darlington band The Ransoms.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Friday's New Band Spotlight begins with SE London's Superdays. From Romance to melancholy, this indie outfit is gunning for your emotions! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Cherry Ghost The Rogues @thecure.com

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Superdays — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features South-East London band Superdays

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Our next New Band Spotlight comes from Blackburn's The Rafters Desperate rock 'n' roll to follow blindly into battle for. Brash, confident, and debauched joy! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

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The Rafters — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Blackburn band The Rafters.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight features are London's Sweet Unrest. Angst-soaked nihilist anthems that haul souls from despair into hard-won glory. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/sweet-unrest

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Sweet Unrest — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London based band Sweet Unrest.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

First up today in our New Band Spotlight section are The Harbours. Infectious, credible Indie-pop that's destined to soundtrack many a festival this summer. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-harbours FFO @thekooksmusic.bsky.social @littlecomets.bsky.social @thewombats.co.uk

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The Harbours — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Leicestershire band The Harbours.

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Adil Ray @adilray.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Nadim Zahawi arrived in the UK from Iraq as a child refugee. His family claimed asylum once they were here. Today he has joined Reform who will stop all in country asylum applications. Under his new party, his own family fleeing persecution would be immediately deported.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Scouse icons Cast are set to release 'Yeah Yeah Yeah', a career-defining album! Wiser, bolder, and better than ever, their 8th studio album, with the aid of PP Arnold & Youth, is going to turn some serious heads this year. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/cast-...

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Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah — Traveller's Tunes

We review Yeah Yeah Yeah, the eighth studio album from Cast.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Brum 5-piece Wooden Dog. Timeless songwriting beset with beguiling grace and divine power. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/wooden-dog FFO Starsailor / Turin Breaks / Coldplay

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Wooden Dog — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Birmingham band Wooden Dog.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Start your Saturday right! Get on the indie joyride that is The Public Eye. With the wild side of @reverend-makers.bsky.social and the heart of Milburn running through their veins, they look set to win legions of fans this year. Read more: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/the-public-eye

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The Public Eye — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Derby band The Public Eye.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Kickstart your Friday with Dreaming of Citra in our New Band Spotlight section. Read all about their crisp indie licks here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO Wolf Alice / Long Island

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Dreaming of Citra — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Manchester band Dreaming of Citra.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Today's New Band Spotlight focuses on Scotland's Decade. Their debut single 'Lady' is steeped in emotion and indie royalty. Let their ascent to the throne begin. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/decade FFO The Ansells Doves Editors Stanleys

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Decade — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Scottish band Decade.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are London's Pedestrian Band. Fuelled by pure rage and unfiltered intensity. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO @thesonicyouth.bsky.social @nirvana-hj.bsky.social @qotsa-official.bsky.social

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Pedestrian Band — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Pedestrian Band from London.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Today's New Band Spotlight comes via the punk rock outfit Lacross Club. Their full-throttle destruction is going to kick the guitar scene into life! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/lacross-club FFO Soft Play IDLES Bob Vylan

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Lacross Club — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Bristol based band Lacross Club.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Next in our New Band Spotlight are London's new riff makers Cheap Suits They play the iconic Water Rats for This Feeling on Jan 31st. It promises to be a sweaty, chaotic dream! Read why here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/cheap-suits FFO @thestrokes.bsky.social @theblackkeys.bsky.social

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Cheap Suits — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London band Cheap Suits.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section is Fat Dog drummer ELLiS-D. The Talking Heads and The Rapture fuel his chaotic joyride and is not to be missed at DIY Mag's 6th January gig at The Old Blue Last. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/ellis-d

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ELLiS D — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Brighton artist ELLiS D from Fat Dog.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Kickstart your Monday with London's Alphabet in our New Band Spotlight section. Read all about their powerfully emotive blend of shoegaze & post-punk here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO PRIESTGATE shame

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Alphabet — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London band Alphabet.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are the mouth-watering prospects, ferb. The London outfit stray from @thestrokes.bsky.social to Wunderhorse and their upcoming Camden gig is not to be missed. Read More: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl...

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ferb — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London band ferb

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are London's Clamber. Infectious and heartfelt indie anthems to warm the soul during the bleak winter days. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotlight/clamber FFO The Lottery Winners / Lock-In

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Clamber — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features London band Clamber.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Next up in our New Band Spotlight section are Essex/London outfit She's In Parties. With the early magic of Wolf Alice and great pop instincts, they could be one of this year's breakout acts. Read more here: travellerstunes.com/newbandspotl... FFO beabadoobee Mitski

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She’s in Parties — Traveller's Tunes

This New Band Spotlight features Essex via London band She’s In Parties.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Next up in our end-of-year roundup is London groove machine The Utopiates. 'Lost My Groove' is their most aggressive single to date and does not disappoint. Read all about their abrasive basslines here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-utopiates-lost-my-groove

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The Utopiates - Lost My Groove — Traveller's Tunes

We review the latest single from London band The Utopiates.

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Before 2025 wraps, we’re catching up with single reviews of our favourite tracks from recent months. First up are the anthem-making machine All The Young. Their new confessional songwriting is to be adored! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/all-t... FFO The K's The Crooks DMA's

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All The Young - Something More — Traveller's Tunes

We review All The Young’s latest single Something More

Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

It's that time of year again, no, not sprouts and gout. It's our coveted (by my mum only) Top 40 Albums of the year. It's our huge honour to announce that The Bracknall, Pastel and Pynch are our top 3. We'll find out in what order. Read more: travellerstunes.com/features/top...

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Travellerstunes @travellerstunes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Last Friday, The Bracknall played their final gig of 2025 at 229 in London. The sell-out show was nothing short of breathtaking. A moment of pure rock 'n' roll unity! Read more here: travellerstunes.com/review/the-bracknall-229-london 📸This Is Gary

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The Bracknall: 229, London — Traveller's Tunes

We review The Bracknalls’ sold-out gig at London’s 229.