The Richmond Sluts “Psychoactive Sounds”
The Richmond Sluts “Psychoactive Sounds” I think we have remarked before that this band had us won over immediately with their name. Thankfully, they have also released a crop of […]
Tag Archives: rock
2000TREES FESTIVAL 6-9 July 2022
2000TREES FESTIVAL 6-9 July 2022 Regular readers will know that 2000 Trees is one of our favourite festivals and one we most look forward to attending every year. Apart from […]
Marc Valentine – Future Obscure
Marc Valentine – Future Obscure The Last Great Dreamers are one of a very small group of bands who released an absolute classic debut album, disappeared for literally years but […]
Black Deer Festival 17-19 June 2022
Black Deer Festival 17-19 June 2022 Eridge Park, Kent The first thing that hit you when arriving at the festival is what a fantastic venue. It is picturesque and there […]
Extra Arms “What Is Even Happening Right Now”
Extra Arms “What Is Even Happening Right Now” We have been great fans of Ryan Allen for several years now. Over that time we have seen a slight shift in […]
Bodega – 17 March 2022, Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
Bodega – 17 March 2022, Hare and Hounds, Birmingham It felt so good to be back at one of our favourite music venues, the Hare and Hounds. A great pub […]
Xiii Shades of Black Festival – 19 March 2022 – The Facebar Reading
Xiii Shades of Black Festival – 19 March 2022 – The Facebar Reading. If you read our preview with the Crazy Cowboys, then you’d know that we were really excited […]
Crazy Cowboy Interview
If, like us, you’re desperate to see the return of live music in the UK then you need to make sure you are following the Crazy Cowboy. They’ve been putting […]
RED ROOSTER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR 2022
Time to start getting excited, one of our favourite festivals has announced its line up and it looks like it will be better than ever! (although as this video shows […]
The James Clark Institute “The Colour of Happy”
The James Clark Institute “The Colour of Happy” We loved the way that the bio for Toronto music based artist James Clark described him as the ‘doctor of pop’ with […]
JAKE BUGG TO JOIN, WILCO, IMELDA MAY AND THE WATERBOYS AT BLACK DEER FESTIVAL 2022
JAKE BUGG TO JOIN, WILCO, IMELDA MAY AND THE WATERBOYS AT BLACK DEER FESTIVAL 202217-19 June 2022, Eridge Park, Kent Further new additions to the much anticipated 2022 lineup include: Pokey LaFarge, […]
Steve Conte “Bronx Cheer”
Steve Conte “Bronx Cheer” To those in the know, Steve Conte is something of a music legend due to his own work and the various bands he has contributed to. […]
Loser “All The Rage”
Loser “All The Rage” The fact that Loser’s latest release “All The Rage” is partly a product of vocalist/lyricist Tim Maxwell suffering a breakdown in the studio may make it […]
Neal Francis “In Plain Sight”
Neal Francis “In Plain Sight” We were big fans of Neal Francis’ last album “Changes” which was a great combination of modern piano pop and sixties soul (with a dash […]
The Brothers Steve “Dose”
The Brothers Steve “Dose” We absolutely loved The Brothers Steve’s last album “#1” which was a fantastic blast of power pop (should be) hits. Having reached such a high standard […]
Red Rooster Festival 27-29 August 2021
Red Rooster Festival 27-29 August 2021 The prospect of turning up at the beautiful grounds of Euston Hall for the wonderful Red Rooster festival is always one that brings a […]
Red Rooster Festival…. dont miss out!
After all the woes of the past 18 months or so we’re now really excited we are finally in Red Rooster month! Definitely one of our favourite festivals it provides […]
Danny Laj & The Looks “Ten Easy Pieces”
Danny Laj & The Looks “Ten Easy Pieces” This is Danny Laj &The Looks third release but we’re ashamed to admit they’re new to us. However, offering up an album […]
Lovebreakers “Primary Colours”
Lovebreakers “Primary Colours” We almost feel we need to declare a public interest in Lovebreakers. There aren’t many bands ‘local’ to us that offer up music that has a kind […]
Guttercats “Eternal Life”
Guttercats “Eternal Life” When we reviewed the last Guttercats release we remarked on how they brought a sound that walked on both the seedier and darker side of life. Whilst […]
The Nuclears “Seasides”
If there is a music label that’s going to pull us kicking and screaming out of the doom and gloom of a pandemic then it’s Rum Bar Records. Mind you, […]
Latch Key Kid “Fade In The Light”
Latch Key Kid “Fade In The Light” Latch Key Kid is actually the performing name for the singer/songwriter Gavin Heaney. An artist who has released a number of albums both […]
Black Deer Festival 25th -27th June
At last we are starting to see some things to look forward to, roll on Summer and fingers crossed festivals!!!! 25TH – 27TH JUNE 2021 BLACK DEER, FIRST MAJOR FESTIVAL […]
Richard Davies & The Dissidents “Human Traffic”
Richard Davies & The Dissidents “Human Traffic” I guess you could probably call Richard Davies a veteran of the UK music scene. He’s certainly earned his crust playing with the […]
The Dirty Truckers “Second Dose”
The Dirty Truckers “Second Dose” If ever there was a quote that told you all you want to hear about a band then it has to be this description of […]
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). […]
Wyldlife “Year of The Snake”
Wyldlife “Year of The Snake” We loved Wyldife’s last album (https://thesoulofaclown.com/2017/12/27/wyldlife-out-on-your-block/) so were excited to hear this new release. Let’s face it, they certainly have the ‘cool credentials’ you’d want […]
Brendan Benson “Dear Life”
Brendan Benson “Dear Life” It still annoys us that many people will predominantly know Brendan Benson as being in The Raconteurs “with Jack White”. This is ignoring the fact that […]
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 […]
High On Stress “Hold Me In”
High On Stress “Hold Me In” Let’s be honest, given High On Stress reference Wilco and The Replacements as influences, that’s almost enough to guarantee a good review from us […]
The Soul Of A Clown 