Canned Pineapple “Big Break”
Canned Pineapple “Big Break” We have no idea where Canned Pineapple got their name from or if there is any particular rationale behind it. But it’s certainly one that caught […]
Tag Archives: indie rock
Hinds – “Viva Hinds”
Hinds – “Viva Hinds” It’s fair to say that it has been a somewhat turbulent year for Hinds with half the band deciding to quit. We were gutted to hear […]
Kestrels “Dream Or Don’t Dream”
Kestrels “Dream Or Don’t Dream” Kestrels bio describes them as a “fuzzy, reverb drenched power-pop band”. That coupled with the promise of an album containing “big hooks and ripping riffs, […]
Hinds “The Prettiest Curse”
Hinds “The Prettiest Curse” We’ve been fans of Hinds ever since we saw them live and were blown away by their sheer enthusiasm. Sadly, it may be a while before […]
Craggy Collyde “Wrapped Up In Ribbons”
Craggy Collyde “Wrapped Up In Ribbons” There are probably not many British/Slovak rock and roll bands around but Craggy Collyde have been around since 2018. They offer up a sound […]
David Ryder Prangley “Black Magic and True Love”
David Ryder Prangley “Black Magic and True Love” The name David Ryder Prangley will be familiar to many of you as the former singer with the wonderful Rachel Stamp. They […]
Ratboys “Printer’s Devil”
Ratboys “Printer’s Devil” Care needs to be taken not to mistake Ratboys with the UK’s own Ratboy (who is actually an excellent act producing songs with a Jamie T vibe). […]
Answering Machine “Bad Luck”
Answering Machine “Bad Luck” We were a bit worried when we heard that Answering Machine included two teachers in the band. That made us feel old and also had us […]
The Warhawks “Stardust Disco”
The Warhawks “Stardust Disco” The Warhawks are a dynamic, blue-collared indie rock outfit from Gloucester City, NJ. We loved their album “Never Felt So Good”, so were delighted to see […]
Tom Baker “Dirty Snakes”
Tom Baker “Dirty Snakes” Tom Baker is obviously a man who likes to keep himself busy. The fact that he’s roped in the Dirty Truckers to help him on this […]
Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations “The Discredited Language of Angels”
Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations “The Discredited Language of Angels” This is the debut album from Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations but, as we understand it, Gabi isn’t new to […]
Red Rooster festival news
Some news to keep you feeling warm over the winter….. Red Rooster festival is delighted to announce the first line-up for its 7th edition, 2020. The 3-day event takes place […]
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage “Bad Wiring”
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage “Bad Wiring” We’d never heard of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage so had presumed that they were a new band. But in fact Jeffrey Lewis […]
WIVES “So Removed”
WIVES “So Removed” WIVES hail from Queens in New York and they have a sound that apparently pulses with urgency. Even more appealing is the way their songs are described […]
Joy Cleaner “You’re So Jaded”
Joy Cleaner “You’re So Jaded” Joy Cleaner are new to us but formed in late 2015 and this is their second release. Their debut was praised for its strong hooks […]
Pete Yorn “Caretakers”
Pete Yorn “Caretakers” Ok, firstly we have to admit that we are newcomers to Pete Yorn’s music. But by coincidence we had seen him referenced on a Wilco site and […]
Ezra Furman “Twelve Nudes”
Ezra Furman “Twelve Nudes” It’s great to have an artist who is as productive as Ezra Furman. It doesn’t seem like five minutes since we were reviewing his last album, […]
Redd Kross “Beyond The Door”
Redd Kross “Beyond The Door” If there was ever a band who have never got the level of success they deserve (especially in the UK) then it must be Redd […]
The Hold Steady “Thrashing Thru The Passion”
The Hold Steady “Thrashing Thru The Passion” Fans of The Hold Steady have had to be patient waiting for a new album. Sure, there’s been some solo albums from Craig […]
When Young “Reasons To Dream”
When Young “Reasons To Dream” When we read that When Young have an ‘ability to craft spikey yet melodic songs which delve lyrically into everything from love and insecurities to […]
Martha “Love Keeps Kicking”
Martha “Love Keeps Kicking” The fact that Martha simply call themselves a pop band from Durham City, UK but have a website address of http://www.marthapunx.com probably tells you a lot […]
The Soul Of A Clown 