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Kestrels “Dream Or Don’t Dream”

August 17, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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, […]

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Hinds “The Prettiest Curse”

August 7, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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The False Positives

June 2, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

The False Positives The False positives are a Rochester, NY rock n roll band and you can actually get a hold of some of their tracks via their band camp […]

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Ratboys “Printer’s Devil”

May 28, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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). […]

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The Warhawks “Stardust Disco”

February 26, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Tom Baker “Dirty Snakes”

January 2, 2020by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Gabi Garbutt and The Illuminations “The Discredited Language of Angels”

December 27, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage “Bad Wiring”

November 28, 2019by thesoulofaclown 1 Comment

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 […]

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WIVES “So Removed”

November 6, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Joy Cleaner “You’re So Jaded”

November 3, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Starcrawler “Devour You”

September 21, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Starcrawler “Devour You” It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were enjoying the sleazy punk sound of Starcrawler’s debut release. Since then, we’ve seen a somewhat explosive Glastonbury performance. […]

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Ezra Furman “Twelve Nudes”

September 15, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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, […]

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Redd Kross “Beyond The Door”

August 18, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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The Hold Steady “Thrashing Thru The Passion”

August 10, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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When Young “Reasons To Dream”

July 10, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Filthy Friends “Emerald Valley”

July 2, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Filthy Friends “Emerald Valley” We’re not entirely sure what makes a ‘super group’ but for fans of alternative rock from the last few decades then Filthy Friends must be pretty […]

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Dude York “Falling”

June 30, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Dude York “Falling” Another band with a call name, must be something in the water at the moment. This Seattle trio are promising a tribute to adolescent romance and the […]

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The Warhawks “Never Felt So Good”

June 25, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

The Warhawks “Never Felt So Good” Firstly, lets acknowledge what a great name The Warhawks is! Together with the promise of a release that features both heavy hitting guitar tracks […]

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Davis “Alright” EP

June 22, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Davis “Alright” EP We first fell in love with Davis’ music a few years back. At that time, he had a kind of rockabilly influenced sound. Over the years, his […]

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Martha “Love Keeps Kicking”

April 29, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

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 […]

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Craig Finn “I Need A New War”

April 26, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Craig Finn “I Need A New War” Craig Finn is obviously a music legend where his work with The Hold Steady represents one of the finest collection of releases in […]

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RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FEMALE-LED ACOUSTIC STAGE LINE-UP

April 25, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

30th May – 1st JUNE 2019 Euston Hall, Suffolk http://www.redrooster.org.uk RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION UK & KEYCHANGE- INSPIRED, FEMALE-LED ACOUSTIC STAGE LINE-UP FEATURING…  SUNNY OZELL […]

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The Coathangers “The Devil You Know”

April 17, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

The Coathangers “The Devil You Know” The Coathangers seem to be one of the most hardworking bands around. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were reviewing their last […]

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Holy Moly & The Crackers “Take A Bite”

April 6, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Holy Moly & The Crackers “Take A Bite” We reviewed Holy Moly & The Crackers last album Salem (see here) and really loved it. As the band’s name perhaps implies, […]

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Holiday Ghosts “West Bay Playroom”

March 27, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Holiday Ghosts “West Bay Playroom” Holiday Ghosts hail from Falmouth, which may not be the most rock n roll town in the world. But it is a gorgeous part of […]

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Ex Hex “It’s Real”

March 23, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Ex Hex “It’s Real” We loved Ex Hex’s last release so we were relieved to know that their “commitment to larger-than-life riffs and unforgettable hooks” had remained on this release. […]

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Money For Rope “Picture Us”

March 16, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Money For Rope “Picture Us” There seems to be a bit of a boom in the Australian music world at the moment, with a host of great new bands around. […]

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Pale Lips “After Dark”

March 9, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Pale Lips “After Dark” We’re not sure we need to write a review for this album. The fact that Pale Lips music is described as “Drippy mascara slopped rock n […]

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Weakened Friends “Common Blah”

February 23, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Weakened Friends “Common Blah” The acts referenced by a band in their bio is obviously a great way to get a feel for if you’re likely to like them or […]

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Table Scraps “Autonomy”

February 13, 2019by thesoulofaclown Leave a comment

Table Scraps “Autonomy” Let’s face it, there’s hardly an abundance of great garage rock bands in the UK at the moment. So, we were delighted to learn that not only […]

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