New Music

9 hours ago4 min read

INTRODUCING: FOLKET

Meet Folket, an exciting new act hailing from Sweden. Stating that ‘dancing and connection with the audience are at the heart of the...

14 hours ago2 min read

THE DARKNESS TO HIT SWANSEA’S ARENA ON EXTENSIVE UK TOUR AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WALKING THROUGH FIRE’

In celebration of their new record, ‘ Dreams on Toast ’, which is due for release March 28th via Cooking Vinyl , rock and roll legends...

15 hours ago3 min read

Shinedown's Eric Bass releases debut record 'I Had A Name'

There’s often a sense of scepticism when it comes to band members breaking away to embark on a solo project, but Shinedown’s Eric Bass...

Feb 192 min read

INTRODUCING: JAROSLAV3000

Meet JAROSLAV3000 , formed in 2022 and hailing from the French capital, the young duo are here with a mission; to break free of the...

Feb 34 min read

INTRODUCING: POWERS AND THE PEOPLE

Powers and the People are the latest outfit from Nashville that’s come to our attention, with it they’re delivering their signature...

Nov 15, 20242 min read

Shinedown's Eric Bass releases debut 'Mind Control' and announces new solo record

Well here's an exciting announcement for both music lovers and fans of Shinedown alike! Eric Bass , widely recognized as the bassist and...

Oct 23, 20243 min read

INTRODUCING: EMILYA NDME

A new artist that’s recently on our radar is professionally known as Emilya Ndme. The Italian based singer songwriter uses her...

Oct 8, 20244 min read

INTRODUCING: AVALON STONE

We’ve recently had our attention drawn to someone utterly captivating here at Rockstate and we’ve had her on repeat since. Meet Avalon...

Jun 21, 20241 min read

MOTHICA releases new single 'Toxins' in lead up to third album

We had Mothica’s ‘Curiosity Killed the Moth’ on repeat after release, now she gives us another taste of her third album which is due for...

Apr 12, 20244 min read

IN CONVERSATION: DAN BYRNE

I jump on call with Liverpool singer songwriter Dan Byrne, who we’ve seen in many incarnations over the past few years in music, to chat...

Feb 22, 20242 min read

The Mysterines impress at The Great Hall and announce second album ‘Afraid of Tomorrows’

Kickstarting the night in Cardiff’s The Great Hall, The Mysterines head to stage infront of 1000 people on the opening night of Frank...

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Pit Pony release new single Accidental Doom

With radio support from Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Mary Anne Hobbs, and accolades from Metro and Dork, Pit Pony continue to go from...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

LIVE: Witch Fever @ Le Pub

Playing gigs, confronting societal norms, and smashing genre restrictions, Witch Fever have built momentum over the six years since their...

Jul 19, 20233 min read

Ones to Watch: Truck ‘23

It's that time of the year again; Truck Festival is fast approaching, the hangover from last year has just about worn off and we're ready...

Jan 25, 20232 min read

Shlug release massive new single 'Baby Teef'

Cardiff noise-makers Shlug kickstart the new year with their highly anticipated and outright MASSIVE single ‘Baby Teef’; a familiar one...