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Sounds Of Revelry on the Pure Local Extra show

Who Are Sounds Of Revelry? On the 21st of September, The Pure Local Extra show at Newport City Radio had guests Jimi and Tariq from local cover band ‘Sounds of Revelry’ to talk about themselves and their work.  Sounds of Revelry is a local cover band (formed around 2019), meaning they do not write their own songs but perform covers of pre-existing songs mainly for events or at various food venues. This was their first time on the show as this […]

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Gig Goin’- The Rogues: Clwb Ifwr Bach Cardiff 28/6/24

The Rogues at Clwb Ifwr Bach, Cardiff: 28/6/24 The Rogues made a triumphant return to the Capital on Friday with a double celebration. Originally planned as an EP launch show for their debut, 1963 – Live At Rockfield Studios, the night turned even more special when news broke earlier that the release had reached No. 3 in the Official UK Charts for physical releases. This promised to be a landmark night for the band and their ever-growing legion of fans. […]

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Talking To The Moon, Aiming For The Stars

The Rogues 1963 - Live At Rockfield Studios EP Review The Rogues, a 5-piece Indie/Rock band from Newport, South Wales, have been a force to reckon with since their first gig at The Dragonffli in Pontypridd in May 2022. Building momentum both locally and beyond, they've played over 100 shows, gaining a dedicated following known as The Rogue Army.Their reputation as one of the must-see live acts from South Wales has only grown with sold-out shows in Newport, Cardiff, Bristol, […]

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Matt Rowley talks to Slash…. yep that one!

The full chat... Matt RowleyI caught up with the legendary Slash from Guns and Roses in the small hours of this morning. I hope you enjoy it as much as. I do.We have a legendary treat for you today. None other than the iconic guitarist from Guns N' Roses, the man behind some of the most memorable scene rock history journey, and his legacy. And what's next on his horizon? So crank up the volume and get ready for an […]

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Gig Goin’ – Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons

PC&TBS at The Corn Exchange Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons - also known as PC&TBS - hit Newport Corn Exchange on the last of three nights playing the length and breadth of Wales, which they named the 'Kings of Wales Weekend' in a cheeky nod to their latest album 'Kings of the Asylum'. Having grown up loving the high-energy, raw and unapologetically chunky sound of Motörhead, I had high hopes of their legendary guitarist Phil Campbell's latest adventure. The quintet […]

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Gig Goin’ – My Day with Sleep Token and Northlane

The Day of the Show The day kicked off bright and early as my friend picked me up, and we set off for Birmingham. Departing around 10am, we aimed to explore Birmingham before the show. Our journey was filled with lively sing-alongs and speculating about which songs might play next. Despite encountering some traffic delays, our anticipation only grew as we approached the venue. Northlane As Northlane took the stage with "Clarity," the atmosphere ignited. Marcus Bridge, the vocalist, commanded […]

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Why I’ve stayed away, ahead of the opening night at the Corn Exchange music venue

Newport City Radio has been based here at on the upper floor at the Corn Exchange project since the start of January. I've tried (and failed) to keep clear of the building work being completed on what promises to be the most thrilling new music venue in a generation. I’ve been proud to witness its development. A quick personal history. I’ve been here before. Chicago Rock, as a customer, back in the day. Charter Housing in the 2010s setting up […]

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Gig Goin’ – My Day with Those Damn Crows and The Cruel Knives

The Cruel Knives & Those Damn Crows O2 Academy Bristol - 9th October 2023  The Day of the Show The start of the day was pretty hectic, I slept in pretty late not realising the time. I quickly got ready rushing an outfit and getting a lift to the train station, almost missing my train to my dads. Luckily the train was delayed by 20 minutes so I hadn’t missed it at all. I got on the train and started listening to Those […]

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