Bearded Theory 26-28 May 2023, Catton Hall.
Bearded Theory 26-28 May 2023, Catton Hall. It was our first time at Bearded Theory and with the promise of glorious weather and it marking the start of our festival […]
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Red Rooster Festival Line Up Details
1st– 3rd June 2023 Euston Hall, Suffolk Red Rooster celebrates the very best in Cajun, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll, Roots, Blues and Country music. It is the go-to early summer event for those […]
His Lordship (Norwich Arts Centre 14 April 2023)
Our first encounter with His Lordship was an absolutely blistering set at the brilliant Red Rooster festival a couple of years ago. We were therefore delighted to get the chance […]
Ryan Allen “The Last Rock Band”
Ryan Allen “The Last Rock Band” If there is one person who is competing with Rich Ragany for the hardest working man in rock title, then it’s probably Ryan Allen. […]
Rich Ragany & The Digressions “What We Do (To Not Let Go)”
Rich Ragany & The Digressions “What We Do (To Not Let Go)” Anybody who has read any of our reviews of Rich Ragany’s previous output will know that we are […]
TOBY SEBASTIAN & FLORENCE PUGH DUET
TOBY SEBASTIAN & FLORENCE PUGHPERFORM DUET IN BRAND NEW VIDEOWATCH ‘MIDNIGHT’ HERE Internationally renowned sibling multi-talents Toby Sebastian and Florence Pugh have released a stunning video for their single ‘Midnight’. Watch here. ‘Midnight’ finds […]
Fuzzbubble “Cult Stars From Mars”
Fuzzbubble “Cult Stars From Mars” There are some bands who deliver an absolute classic album and then just seem to disappear from view. That’s certainly the case with Fuzzbubble who […]
The Black Halos “How The Darkness Doubled”
The Black Halos “How The Darkness Doubled” There are some bands who remain a mystery to the masses but in their own genre and amongst their peers have a legendary […]
The Speedways “Talk Of The Town”
The Speedways “Talk Of The Town” Regular readers will already know that we are big fans of The Speedways. Their previous two albums have been great examples of a band […]
The Skinner Brothers “Lonedon”
The Skinner Brothers “Lonedon” Opening track “Loaded Gun” hits you smack in the face from the off. It’s the perfect mix of early Jamie T delivered with the swaggering rock […]
Crazy Cowboy 8 Festival – The Facebar, Reading, 22 October 2022
Crazy Cowboy 8 Festival – The Facebar, Reading, 22 October 2022 Once again, as promised in their interview with us recently, the Crazy Cowboy gang brought a lot of rock […]
Martha “Please Don’t Take Me Back”
Martha “Please Don’t Take Me Back” Indie pop-punk is a style that we find very hard for British bands to pull off. We normally put that down to a lack […]
Crazy Cowboy 8 Interview
If you read our review of the Crazy Cowboy 7 festival, you will know we were delighted to see a bit of rock n roll debauchery being brought to Reading. […]
Tyla’s Dogs D’amour “Tree Bridge Cross”
Tyla’s Dogs D’amour “Tree Bridge Cross” Let’s get this out of the way …there will always be some debate and controversy over Tyla’s choice of name for this project and […]
The Sparklers “Miss Philadelphia”
The Sparklers “Miss Philadelphia” Sometimes a good press release does enough to make you know that you’re going to love a band from just a couple of lines. That’s certainly […]
Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners “S/T”
Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners “S/T” Having seen the band do a fabulous set at 2000 Trees (see review here) we were really excited to hear this album. Our main […]
The Legendary Swagger “Gypsies, Junkies and Thieves”
The Legendary Swagger “Gypsies, Junkies and Thieves” When the press release for this album references rawk and roll, punk, garage and hooks it sounds like a release that is just […]
Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids “Charm Offensive”
Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids “Charm Offensive” As mentioned in our recent review of the new release from Marc Valentine, we were gutted to hear that the brilliant Last […]
The Richmond Sluts “Psychoactive Sounds”
The Richmond Sluts “Psychoactive Sounds” I think we have remarked before that this band had us won over immediately with their name. Thankfully, they have also released a crop of […]
2000TREES FESTIVAL 6-9 July 2022
2000TREES FESTIVAL 6-9 July 2022 Regular readers will know that 2000 Trees is one of our favourite festivals and one we most look forward to attending every year. Apart from […]
Marc Valentine – Future Obscure
Marc Valentine – Future Obscure The Last Great Dreamers are one of a very small group of bands who released an absolute classic debut album, disappeared for literally years but […]
Black Deer Festival 17-19 June 2022
Black Deer Festival 17-19 June 2022 Eridge Park, Kent The first thing that hit you when arriving at the festival is what a fantastic venue. It is picturesque and there […]
Extra Arms “What Is Even Happening Right Now”
Extra Arms “What Is Even Happening Right Now” We have been great fans of Ryan Allen for several years now. Over that time we have seen a slight shift in […]
Bodega – 17 March 2022, Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Bodega – 17 March 2022, Hare and Hounds, Birmingham It felt so good to be back at one of our favourite music venues, the Hare and Hounds. A great pub […]
Xiii Shades of Black Festival – 19 March 2022 – The Facebar Reading
Xiii Shades of Black Festival – 19 March 2022 – The Facebar Reading. If you read our preview with the Crazy Cowboys, then you’d know that we were really excited […]
Crazy Cowboy Interview
If, like us, you’re desperate to see the return of live music in the UK then you need to make sure you are following the Crazy Cowboy. They’ve been putting […]
RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR 2022
Time to start getting excited, one of our favourite festivals has announced its line up and it looks like it will be better than ever! (although as this video shows […]
The James Clark Institute “The Colour of Happy”
The James Clark Institute “The Colour of Happy” We loved the way that the bio for Toronto music based artist James Clark described him as the ‘doctor of pop’ with […]
JAKE BUGG TO JOIN, WILCO, IMELDA MAY AND THE WATERBOYS AT BLACK DEER FESTIVAL 2022
JAKE BUGG TO JOIN, WILCO, IMELDA MAY AND THE WATERBOYS AT BLACK DEER FESTIVAL 202217-19 June 2022, Eridge Park, Kent Further new additions to the much anticipated 2022 lineup include: Pokey LaFarge, […]
Steve Conte “Bronx Cheer”
Steve Conte “Bronx Cheer” To those in the know, Steve Conte is something of a music legend due to his own work and the various bands he has contributed to. […]
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