Van Damsel “S/T”
Van Damsel “S/T” This is the debut album from Van Damsel but they have released a couple of EPs. That doesn’t mean that they have decided to play it safe […]
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The Good Life Experience
What makes a good life? Well Music, books and food is a good start…especially when they can all be enjoyed at a festival!! MICHAEL MORPURGO, BEN FOGLE + BILL GRANGER […]
The Last Great Dreamers single and tour news
LAST GREAT DREAMERS *** Resurgent glam power-pop rockers release new single ‘Glitterball Apocalypse’ on April 15th, via Ray Records, and announce April UK tour as guests of Tigertailz *** Brit […]
Pasadena ’68 & Dakota Shakedown “S/T”
Pasadena ’68 & Dakota Shakedown “S/T” This is rather a strange split EP because, as far as we can make out, Pasadena ’68 and Dakota Shakedown are two bands but […]
Ezra Furman -The Glee Club, Birmingham On 16/2/16
Even before Ezra comes on there are two things which caught our attention. The first was the diversity of the crowd, a real mix of people. This is something which […]
Jennie Vee “Spying”
Jennie Vee “Spying” This may be the debut album release for NYC based/Canadian born Jennie Vee, but she has already built up an impressive C.V. She has already opened up […]
The Lamplighters “Views”
The Lamplighters “Views” If we’re honest, we don’t normally associate Germany with melodic punk rock, but The Lamplighters are aiming to change that. They certainly have a good source of […]
Love Zombies “Be Honest” EP
Love Zombies –“Be Honest” EP Sometimes you just hear a band name and kind of know you’re going to love them, well at least that is what we thought when […]
The Ravines “Everything’s Fine”
The Ravines “Everything’s Fine” The Ravines first caught our eye when we saw reference to the fact that songwriter Chris Corney has been a member of The Quireboys. However, don’t […]
Ryan Hamilton “Hell Of A Day”
Ryan Hamilton “Hell Of A Day” Ryan Hamilton may be known to you as being the ex Smile Smile frontman or alternatively as part of People On Vacation (a project […]
Gypsies Of Bohemia “Gyp Pop”
Gypsies Of Bohemia “Gyp Pop” Gypsies of Bohemia were another band that we stumbled across at SGP and were amazed by. Gyp Pop may be a new genre of music […]
Ezra Furman “Perpetual Motion People”
Ezra Furman “Perpetual Motion People” Now and again, you stumble upon an artist who seems to both offer something unique but also has that star quality. Ezra Furman may well […]
Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton 23rd – 26th July 2015
Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton 23rd July – 26th July 2015 If you haven’t been to the Secret Garden Party (SGP), then you have truly missed out on one of […]
Danny & The Champions Of The World “What Kind Of Love”
Danny & The Champions Of The World “What Kind Of Love” Danny & The Champions Of The World are one of those bands whose name we have seen around for […]
Peachfuzz “Raising High Your Bright Halo Of Stars”
Peachfuzz “Raise High Your Bright Halo Of Stars” This is the third full length release from Peachfuzz, one of a few bands who aren’t ashamed to admit their power pop […]
Donald Cumming “Out Calls Only”
Donald Cumming “Out Calls Only” The name Donald Cumming may not immediately be familiar to you. However, we are sure that you will remember his previous band, The Virgins. They […]
Gentlemen Rogues “A History So Repeating”
Gentlemen Rogues “A History So Repeating” This is the second EP from Gentlemen Rogues who are from Austin, Texas. When the press release mentioned that, amongst others, the band had […]
Florence & The Machine “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”
Florence & The Machine “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” We commenced this review before Florence was promoted to her new found status as queen of Glastonbury. The unfortunate loss […]
Three Kings High “Hail”
Three Kings High “Hail” Three Kings High are a hardworking UK band who have gigged heavily and released a number of singles and Eps. This does, however, represent their first […]
The Crunch “Brand New Brand”
The Crunch “Brand New Brand” It’s always interesting when a group of musicians who are well known for their involvement in a number of bands get together. Sadly, it can […]
Steve Baskin “Dead Rock Star”
Steve Baskin “Dead Rock Star” If we’re honest, Steve Baskin pretty much won us over when we read that we’d hear a lot of influences in his music from KISS […]
The Fraidies “Try Again
The Fraidies “Try Again” There’s something great about hearing that The Fraidies only came together to fill a bill at Seattle’s Sunset Tavern. That easy going feel and the fact […]
Chris Richards & The Subtractions “A Smattering Of Mystery & Sound
Chris Richards & The Subtractions “A Smattering of Mystery & Sound” Chris Richards may not be a household name, yet, but he is no newcomer to the scene. He has […]
Luke Leighfield “V”
Luke Leighfield “V” This is Luke Leighfield’s fifth album and he is clearly a man who is determined to put in the effort to make sure his music is heard. […]
Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms “Heart String Soul”
Ryan Allen & His Extra Arms “Heart String Soul” It’s always really cool when a love of one artist leads you to discovering even more great acts. When we saw […]
Jonathan Rundman “Look Up”
Jonathan Rundman “Look Up” “Look Up” is actually the first album of all-new songs in a decade from Minneapolis- based singer/songwriter Jonathan Rundman. He certainly has a wide range of […]
Nick Piunti “Beyond The Static”
Nick Piunti “Beyond The Static” We were a bit late stumbling upon Nick Piunti’s work but we absolutely loved his last release “13 In My Head”, which was a corking […]
Chip Z’nuff “Strange Time”
Chip Z’nuff “Strange Time” If your reading that name and it means nothing to you then you have seriously missed out. Chip Z’nuff is one of the founder members and […]
Taylor Lock “Time Stands Still”
Taylor Locke “Time Stands Still” Whilst the name, Taylor Locke,may not be familiar to you, he is no newcomer to music, having been part of the LA Music scene since […]
Darlia “Petals”
Darlia “Petals” Rather than a full debut album, this is actually a mini album that brings together all Darlia’s singles to date, including a new recording of their debut track […]
The Soul Of A Clown 