Rob Lynch “All These Nights In Bars Will Somehow Save My Soul”
Rob Lynch “All These Nights In Bars Will Somehow Save My Soul” The fact that this album by Rob Lynch is released on the brilliant Xtra Mile recordings should be […]
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Billy The Kid – “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”
Billy The Kid “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades” This is actually Canadian songwriter Billy The Kid’s fourth album but perhaps the one coming with an added sense of anticipation. This is […]
Red Rooster early bird tickets!
One of our favourite festivals of this year (see our review here https://thesoulofaclown.com/2014/06/15/red-rooster-festival-review-6th-8th-june-2014-euston-hall-suffolk/)has announced the sale of tickets for next year. If you are looking for something to look forward […]
The 69 Cats “Transylvanian Tapes”
The 69 Cats “Transylvanian Tapes” As we reported in our review of their debut EP (see here https://thesoulofaclown.com/2014/03/22/69-cats-bad-things-ep/), The 69 Cats is actually something of a super group as it […]
Cory Branan “The No Hit Wonder”
Cory Branan – “The No Hit Wonder” It’s arguable if we really need to review this album, instead you perhaps just need to read this quote from Frank Turner: “Simply […]
The Gallerist “Twine”
The Gallerist – Twine The Gallerist are a folk-rock trio out of Philadelphia who have just released this EP and are building up a good and enthusiastic following whilst still […]
Sam Green & The Midnight Heist “Wide Awake”
Sam Green & The Midnight Heist “Wide Awake EP” Sam Green & The Midnight Heist actually come from South Devon, not that you would guess that from the name or […]
Rival Sons “Great Western Valkyrie”
Rival Sons “Great Western Valkyrie” The latest release from Rival Sons was actually released in June and it just kind of feels like the time may well be right for […]
2000 Trees Festival 2014
2000 Trees Festival 2014 As soon as you arrive at 2000 Trees you know you are on to something special and in for a good time. A great, central location, […]
The Old 97’s “Most Messed Up” album review
The Old 97’s – “Most Messed Up” It does seem kind of odd that on the week we have reviewed the new album from the latest hip young thing, Lana […]
Ed Tang & The Chops – “S/T” Album Review
Ed Tang & The Chops – “S/T” If the cool name alone isn’t enough to attract you to this EP, then the fact that comparisons to the likes of bands […]
The Dirty Guv’nahs – “Hearts On Fire” Album Review
The Dirty Guv’nahs – “Hearts On Fire” The Dirty Guv’nahs’ “Hearts On Fire” was released earlier this year and actually debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in the […]
Red Rooster Festival Review 6th – 8th June 2014 Euston Hall, Suffolk
It is always nice to welcome a new festival to the scene, and in particular one like Red Rooster which promised something different, with it’s American South inspired theme. Even […]
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” Album Review
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” “Bad Self Portraits” is the latest album by Lake Street Dive, a band who have actually been together for nearly a decade after meeting […]
Robert Francis And The Night Tide – “Heaven” Album Review
Robert Francis And The Night Tide – “Heaven” Robert Francis has certainly had an interesting musical background, not only is he the son of a classical music producer, but he […]
Roto’s Magic Act – Into The Unknown” Album Review
Roto’s Magic Act – “Into The Unknown” Roto’s Magic Act are led by the talented multi-instrumentalist Roto (aka James Rotondi) who has played in acts as diverse as Mr Bungle, […]
Interview with Red Rooster Organiser James Brennan
There has been a huge rise in the number of festivals over recent years and it therefore raises the question if anyone can do anything new. Thankfully, James Brennan has […]
Chuck Ragan – “Till Midnight” Album Review
Chuck Ragan – “Till Midnight” The album opens up with the absolutely cracking “Something May Catch Fire”, and I’m not sure of the last time I heard such a great […]
All the album reviews from March 2014
WOW, WHAT A MONTH MARCH WAS ..A TOTAL OF 20 REVIEWS HERE: https://thesoulofaclown.com/reviews/march-2014-album-reviews/ MUST BE SOMETHING THERE FOR EVERYONE TO LIKE, SO PLEASE SHARE THIS PAGE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND […]
Girls, Guns & Glory – “Good Luck” Album Review
Girls, Guns & Glory – “Good Luck” Girls, Guns and Glory are a band who have been around for eight years, many of which they have spent relentlessly touring. Their […]
Mike Mains & The Branches – “Calm Down, Everything Is Fine” Album Review
Mike Mains & The Branches – “Calm Down, Everything is Fine” Mike Mains & The Branches were formed in Texas but flourished as an indie rock collective in Michigan. Having […]
Little Hurricane – “Gold Fever” Album Review
Little Hurricane – “Gold Fever” This is actually the sophomore album of Little Hurricane, who hail from San Diego. It will come as a bit of surprise on listening to […]
Lydia Loveless – “Somewhere Else” Album Review
Lydia Loveless – “Somewhere Else” Even though it’s only February, it’s been a busy year for Lydia Loveless, having already released an EP earlier in the year and now this […]
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