
Red Hot Chili Peppers Pay Tribute to Taylor Hawkins | Jazz Fest 22
Drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins during the band’s set at New Orleans Jazz Festival, after replacing the Foo Fighters headline slot.
Written by Lois Thomas
October Drift’s debut album ‘Forever Whatever’ combines sensual melodic lyricism with immersive guitar riffs that you can’t help but sing along to. The love child of Pearl Jam and My Bloody Valentine, they have left their grungy mark on indie rock.
The honesty of Kiran Roy’s lyrics hand in hand with the enveloping distortion from the guitars creates an exhilarating effect for the listener. The album speaks volumes of the band’s synchronicity and imagination, virtues that have served them well throughout their career.
"The honesty of Kiran Roy’s lyrics hand in hand with the enveloping distortion from the guitars creates an exhilarating effect for the listener."
Titles such as, ‘Losing Hope’ and the leading track ‘Forever Whatever’, spark ideas of optimism following loss and loneliness. Kiran Roy’s powerful words layer the catchy choruses leaving the listener clinging to every beat. ‘Forever Whatever’ is an album that is sure to become a staple of all rock-pop fan’s playlist as the new year comes into the swing.
‘Forever Whatever” the debut album from October Drift is out now via Physical Education Records
Drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins during the band’s set at New Orleans Jazz Festival, after replacing the Foo Fighters headline slot.
Finally, after two years of us all sitting around our computers, watching live streams, desperately trying to recreate that festival feeling, The Great Escape is back and ready to take over Brighton. For 4 days in May, music lovers, industry experts, and artists from all around the world will decent on the seaside town, ready to explore the 30+ walkable venues and discover some incredible new bands.
Today, Abbey Road Studios, the world’s most famous recording studio, announces the inaugural Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2022 in association with Hennessy – the first-ever awards to celebrate the art of music photography.