The Compulsions “Dirty Fun”
The Compulsions “Dirty Fun” The Compulsions may be a new name to you, for now, but they consist of band members of some distinction. Led by a true rock n […]
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Charlie Overbey & The Broken Arrows “California Kid”
Charlie Overbey & The Broken Arrows To many people the name Charlie Overbey may be very new. Indeed, somewhat sadly many of you won’t have even heard of his former […]
Bully “Feels Like”
Bully “Feels Like” Having generated a lot of press attention, this debut album from the Nashville four piece is somewhat eagerly awaited now. Given that it is being described as […]
Junkyard Choir “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie”
Junkyard Choir “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” When we heard that Junkyard Choir were another two piece band, if we’re honest, we were tempted to give them a miss. After all, […]
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 […]
Northern Faces “S/T”
Northern Faces “S/T” Northern Faces are yet another great band out of the mecca known as New York. Their own bio describes there forming as “It all started after a […]
Tad Overbaugh “Beauty & Barbed Wire”
Tad Overbaugh “Beauty & Barbed Wire” This is the first solo album from the roots-rock/Americana singer-song writer Tad Overbaugh. The album features contributions from his former band mate in The […]
Beach Slang “Broken Thrills”
Beach Slang “Broken Thrills” This is Philadelphia three piece, Beach Slang’s first release here in the UK and is actually a compilation of earlier releases. They are described enticingly as […]
The Riptide Movement “Getting Through”
The Riptide Movement “Getting Through” The Riptide Movement may be a new band to you but that is unlikely to remain the case for long. The band hail from Dublin […]
Total Babes “HeyDays”
Total Babes “Heydays” Total Babes were formed in 2010 by Jayson Gerycz of Cloud Nothings and his friend Christopher Brown as an outlet for pop songs that could not be […]
American Scarecrows “Yesteryear”
American Scarecrows “Yesteryear” Maybe it’s because we do so many reviews, but when we read the comment in American Scarecrows Bio that “We spend so much time dissecting music and […]
The Sidekicks “Runner In The Nerved World”
The Sidekicks “Runner In The Nerved World” It’s always somewhat heart-warming when you comes across a band which are essentially just a group of guys who grew up together with […]
The South London Soul Train Vol 1
The South London Soul Train Vol 1 This compilation is the latest release from Mickey Smith aka DJ Jazzheadchronic. It acts as an introduction the club night he hosts at […]
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 […]
Prima Donna “Nine Lives And Forty Fives
Prima Donna “Nine lives And Forty Fives” It comes as no surprise that Prima Donna are infamous on the LA scene as they have that gutter rock sound we associate […]
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 […]
The Great Secret “Deep Inside The Lungs Of A Whale”
The Great Secret “Deep Inside The Lungs Of A Whale” The Great Secret may indeed be an unknown act at the moment in the UK but they are hoping to […]
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 […]
The Delta Routine “You And Your Lion”
The Delta Routine “You And Your Lion” This album is actually the fourth release from The Delta Routine who are a foursome hailing from Milwaukee. According to front man Nick […]
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) […]
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Father”
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Fathers” This is Justin’s second release in just under four months and is basically an accompaniment to “Single Mothers”. The albums were actually recorded at the […]
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 […]
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Live at LG Arena, Birmingham,1/12/14
Slash feat Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators at the LG Arena, Birmingham 1/12/14 It is a sad fact that in recent years rock music has really failed to deliver any […]
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” Album Review
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” The White Buffalo are actually singer/songwriter Jake Smith who as well as his album release has also provided some tracks for the […]
The Soul Of A Clown 