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ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

December 26, 2025 Ronny Trousers 0

Luton rockers ScreamingMechanicalBrain are rounding off a prolific year with the release of the final chapter in a trilogy of singles released through hometown label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Out today, ‘Jack’s Complete Lack […]

The Looted Youth performing at the Hat Factory in December 2025
Music

The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

December 25, 2025 Ronny Trousers 0

A new voice from Luton is heading into 2026 with newfound momentum after The Looted Youth unveiled a Christmas Day demo that has already found its way onto BBC Radio before its official release. The […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers return with brooding new single that ‘comes from darkness’ but holds ‘element of hope’

August 18, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton rockers return with brooding new single that ‘comes from darkness’ but holds ‘element of hope’

Luton rock band ScreamingMechanicalBrain have released their latest single, Repair of Small Objects, a dark, atmospheric eight-minute epic cinematic opus of a new single ahead of a big hometown show at The Castle. The new […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain vocalist Nik Scott and guitarist Ashley Clark onstage
Music

ScreamingMechanicalBrain unveil epic new music video for 13-minute sermon

May 16, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ScreamingMechanicalBrain unveil epic new music video for 13-minute sermon

Luton alt-rock heavyweights ScreamingMechanicalBrain have released an epic new video for their towering latest single, that’s oceanwide, hell deep and heaven high, standing as a bold new landmark in their sonic journey. Titled ‘Some Of […]

Missing The Ferry in the Dalston Railway Tavern music video
Music

Missing The Ferry release new single and video part filmed in Luton pub

April 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Missing The Ferry release new single and video part filmed in Luton pub

Luton Irish rockers Missing the Ferry have released a new music video for their single, ‘The Dalston Railway Tavern’, which was part-filmed in the town centre.  Produced by Luton filmmakers Two Side Studios the film […]

The Class (L-R): Jamie Waller (drums), Ciaran Wright (guitar) Callum Lee (singer), Aaron Pearson (guitar), Sam Rimmer (bass)
Music

Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

February 18, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

“There’s not much to do in this town any more,” opens the first line of ‘Nightlife’ a stomper by The Class – a Luton band determined to do something about it.   The indie-rockers are […]

The Castle stage that played host to a six days of live music as part of Independent Venue Week
Music

Luton is ‘ready for more’ music, crows Castle after crowds flock to venue for triumphant gig series

February 7, 2025 Ronny Trousers 1

The Castle has promised to continue its evolution into a full-scale music venue after the saluting the “overwhelming” response to its triumphant run of shows for Independent Venue Week. With six nights of diverse live […]

Ben Thomson, aka The Looted Youth, during recording for a Vandalism Begins at Home Live Session at The Castle, to highlight the importance of grassroots music venues
Music

Luton music venues are ‘essential pipeline for tomorrow’s megastars,’ says MP

January 29, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has championed the town’s creative heritage and the vital role of grassroots music during a speech in the House of Commons, calling attention to the importance of Independent Venue Week […]

Low Girl
Music

‘The show must go on’ as illness forces change in Independent Venue Week Castle gig series

January 28, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

“The show must go on” is the rally call from organisers after illness forced one headliner to pull out of this week’s series of gigs at The Castle, though a homegrown Luton act who has […]

Seán Grant & The WolfGang headline the 2024 Vandalism Begins at Home night of Independent Venue Week at The Castle
Music

‘Use it or lose it’: Week of gigs at The Castle to show why live music matters more than ever

January 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers 3

Luton will play its part in the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, with a rallying cry for gig lovers to support grassroots havens before it’s too late – or as […]

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