Hotel Mira's new album, "Pity Party," makes an immediate, striking impact. Across twelve tracks, the collection delves into the turbulent world of intense relationships—the kind that feel essential one moment and dangerously volatile the next. Frontman Charlie Kerr, alongside guitarist Clark Grieve, bassist Mike Noble, and drummer Cole George, crafts a dynamic alt-rock soundscape filled with both emotional debris and moments of bright, sharp...

"Mase J: Derby's Storm in a Rhyme Vesse Mase J has carved out a niche for himself as Derby's most recognised alternative rap musician, despite the city's rich musical history. His music is as unabashedly distinct as it is appealing, embodying the spirit of a maverick and the force of a roiling storm. Mase J has continued the popularity of his early releases after receiving high marks...