Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires “Deconstructed”
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires “Deconstructed” This is the follow up to the band’s last release “There Is a Bomb in Gilead”. That album actually generated a lot […]
Tag Archives: power pop
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion “Freedom Tower No Wave Dance Party 2015”
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion “Freedom Tower – “No Wave Dance Party 2015” Whilst The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion may have been around for nearly a quarter of a century, […]
Butch Walker “Afraid Of Ghosts”
Butch Walker – Afraid Of Ghosts If we’re being totally honest, this is the first Butch Walker release that we have approached with a sense of apprehension rather than complete […]
Murder By Death “Big Dark Love”
Murder By Death “Big Dark Love” Murder by Death is a name we recognise but have not actually ever heard any of their albums. Which is a surprise given that […]
Adam Faucett “Blind Water Finds Blind Water”
Adam Faucett “Blind Water finds Blind Water” Adam hails from Little Rock, Arkansas and it has to be said is in possession of a very fine beard… but don’t let […]
Derek Grant “Breakdown”
Derek Grant “Breakdown” The name Derek Grant may not be one you instantly recognise, that’s unless you’re an Alkaline Trio fan. Derek is actually the drummer from that band but […]
The Disconnects “Wake Up Dead”
The Disconnects – “Wake Up Dead” The Disconnects are a 4-piece Rock N Roll band from Neptune City NJ. They are made up of Ryan Switzer (Guitar/Vocal) Tommy Miller (Guitar) […]
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights”
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights” “Fair City Lights” is the debut album from Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Josh Nolan. However, there is a sense of a man who has paid his dues peddling […]
October, November & December Album Reviews
Rounding off 2014, we have now added the pages for the last quarter album revciews. October was one of our busiest months with a total of 12 album reviews: October […]
Olivia Jean “Bathtub Love Killings” Album Review
Olivia Jean “Bathtub Love Killings” The fact that Olivia Jean’s debut album is released on Jack White’s Third Man Records brings not only advantages, but also a sense of anticipation […]
Lace Curtains “A Signed Piece Of Paper” Album Review
Lace Curtains “A Signed Piece of Paper” We’re really not sure where the name Lace Curtains comes from, or if we’re honest, whether it’s the best band name that could […]
Lester Greenowski “It’s Nothing Serious Just Life” Album Review
Lester Greenowski “It’s Nothing Serious Just Life” Lester Greenowski is a new name to us but he has actually been releasing records since the early 00’s and used to record […]
Matthew Ryan “Boxers”
Matthew Ryan “Boxers” Somewhat amazingly, and if we’re honest a bit ashamedly, this album marks our first introduction to Matthew Ryan. He has actually had a career that spans nearly […]
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness”
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness” It is no surprise to learn that this solo album from Andrew McMahon is an expansive and diverse collection. After all, Mr McMahon […]
Wild Smiles “Always Tomorrow” Album Review
Wild Smiles “Always Tomorrow” One of the biggest surprises about Wild Smiles is that this fast rising trio actually come from Winchester. The sound they have created on this excellent […]
Ex Hex “Rips” Album Review
Ex Hex “Rips” Ex Hex are a power trio from Washington DC who describe their sound as being “unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll spat out in the disciplines mother tongue” which […]
Enuff Z’Nuff “Covered in Gold”
Enuff Z’nuff – “Covered In Gold” It really is amazing to think that Enuff Z’nuff have been around for thirty years, but that is what this compilation of covers is […]
Interview with Slyder of The Last Great Dreamers
Last Great Dreamers Interview The Last Great Dreamers will sadly be a band who many of you might be thinking great name, but who??? For the lucky few of us […]
Last Great Dreamers “Crash Landing In Teenage Heaven”
Last Great Dreamers “Crash Landing in Teenage Heaven” The Last Great Dreamers are one of those bands who produced a classic album, loved by many and sadly ignored by the […]
Roxie 77 “The AmeriSwede EP”
Roxie77 “The AmeriSwede EP” Ryan Roxie is one of those musicians who may not be a household name hear in the UK but has been involved in a staggering number […]
Eureka California “Crunch”
Eureka California “Crunch” This is actually Eureka California’s second album in 18 months so they clearly don’t like hanging around. This is actually true of the songs as well which […]
AJ Ellis “Bury The Devil”
AJ Ellis “Bury The Devil” This is the debut album from AJ Ellis but he is no newcomer to the music scene. Antony Ellis is the front man on Five […]
CJ Wildheart “Mable” album review
CJ Wildheart “Mable” It may have been seven years since his first solo album but he has certainly been busy. Somewhat unusually not only is he releasing an album but […]
Dinosaur Pile Up “Nature Nurture” Album Review
Dinosaur Pile Up – “Native Nurture” Somehow, Dinosaur Pile Up have escaped our notice up until now, which is strange given not only how good they are but the fact […]
Rockstars On Mars “S/T” Album Review
Rockstars On Mars Rockstars on Mars may be a new sleaze rock band from Gothenburg but that does not mean they are without a degree of glam metal pedigree. Singer […]
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, […]
Butch Walker “Out Of Focus” DVD Review
Butch Walker –“Out Of Focus” This DVD is billed with the strap line “The music you know, the man you don’t” and to be fair that’s a pretty damn accurate […]
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 […]
Cheap Girls – “Famous Graves” Album Review
Cheap Girls – “Famous Graves” Extra Mile records are one of those labels where you kind of know that any release is going to be one of quality. This is […]
Cocktail Slippers “People Talk” Album Review
Cocktail Slippers – “People Talk” Cocktail Slippers are an all-girl rock band from Oslo, Norway. The band was formed in 2001 and the debut album “Rock It” was released the […]
The Soul Of A Clown 