Album Review: Gringo Star – The Sides And In Between
The Sides And In Between Released August 26th 2016 Words: Nick Jacques At first I thought Gringo Star were some piss-take covers band of Ringo Star’s solo material – but when I dug a little deeper, I couldn’t have been more wrong! Gringo Star have been known to our musical hemisphere since late 2007 when … Continue reading
Album Review: Asylums – Killer Brain Waves
Killer Brain Waves Released July 29th 2016 Words: James Booton Thirty-six minutes of hard hitting, messy rock and roll, what more could you possibly want from an album? After over two years of working on various single releases, London based rock foursome Asylums have now produced one of the most refreshingly raw, rock albums of … Continue reading
Album Review: Blossoms – Blossoms
Blossoms Released 5th August 2016 Words: Gary Lambert Welcome to the official start of Blossoms becoming the biggest rock n roll band in the UK. Note: I’m not suggesting Coldplay, The Rolling Stones or Arctic Monkeys style stadium nights from this – but they are Event Bands now. From this, Blossoms’ eponymous debut album they … Continue reading
Album Review: Viola Beach – Viola Beach
Viola Beach Released 29th July 2016 Words: Eliza Laben Earlier this year all four members of indie-rock group Viola Beach, along with their manager Craig Tarry, tragically passed away in a car crash in Sweden. Following the accident, their then-current single Boys Can Sing made it’s way into the UK singles chart along with Swings … Continue reading
Album Review: Drowners – On Desire
On Desire Released 24th June 2016 Words: Eliza Laben Formed in New York in 2011, four-piece, alt-rock group Drowners return with their second album, On Desire, which will be released on the 24th June. The band have played numerous headline shows and festivals as well as supported the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines and … Continue reading
Album Review: Deerhoof – The Magic
The Magic Released 24th June 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Formed in San Francisco in 1994, Deerhoof have undergone many nips and tucks both musically and band member wise to reach this stage of their careers. With 16 albums and counting – their creative streak is still alive and well; they’re like a well-oiled machine or … Continue reading
Album Review: Band Of Skulls – By Default
By Default Released May 27th 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Band of Skulls return with their fourth album By Default on the BMG label. Formed in Southampton back in the haze days of 2004, the band have gradually developed a strong and impressive fan base which has seen them secure slots at top festivals the world … Continue reading
Album Review: FURS – Just Kids
Just Kids Released 13th May 2016 Words: Siôn Ford Just Kids is the debut album from London up and comers FURS, a ten track record that – if nothing else – shows a potential in a new band, and that’s always something to be excited about. Having only been released two weeks ago, the band … Continue reading
Album Review: The Lumineers – Cleopatra
Cleopatra Released 8th April 2016 Words: Elena Katrina It’s been such a long wait since Denver’s The Lumineers stormed in and stole my heart (and that of many others) with their massive ear worm of a tune and actually only their debut single proper – Ho Hey. For some this would have been the time … Continue reading
Album Review: She Drew The Gun – Memories Of The Future
Memories Of The Future Released 22nd April 2016 Words: Nick Jacques She Drew The Gun emerges in the form of Merseyside girl Louisa Roach and band. Louisa has been honing her craft for several years as a singer/songwriter has now come full circle with a band and released an exceptional debut album Memories Of The … Continue reading
Album Review: Man Made – TV Broke My Brain
TV Broke My Brain Released April 15th 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Hailing (mostly) from Manchester, three-piece band Man Made have been building a solid reputation for themselves as a live act over the last few years. With a number of prestigious festival and support slots already under their belts they prepare for the release of … Continue reading
Album Review: Sunset Sons – Very Rarely Say Die
Interview: Sunset SonsVery Rarely Say Die Released 1st April 2016 Words: Nick Jacques With sold out shows coming up in Exeter, Manchester and London, Sunset Sons are certainly not here to play games, and shows sold out ahead of this release too. On the strength of this evidence there is plenty for Sunset Sons to … Continue reading
Album Review: Tacocat – Lost Time
Lost Time Released April 1st 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Yep, this is missing from the very start “If you happened to be browsing through the shelves of your favourite record shop in search of a dose of female-fronted, grunge-flecked guitar pop and came across Tacocat’s third album Lost Time, you could be forgiven for skipping … Continue reading
Album Review: The Stone Foxes – Twelve Spells
Twelve Spells Released March 18th 2016 Words: Greg Arthur The Stone Foxes – ‘Twelve Spells’ (Album) San Francisco’s The Stone Foxes are an odd one. Upon reading the press release, they’re a straight forward blues-rock band – and that’s no lie, they certainly are. They’ve also got theatrical keys, shuffles, tinges of pop, gospel, … Continue reading
Album Review: Wolfmother – Victorious
Victorious Released February 19th 2016 Classic Rock feels like a cliché phrase in certain parts of town, certainly with certain crowds, and it almost feels like the lead up to a punchline with anyone who professes the greatness of anyone attending the V Festival. Wolfmother are not only laughing in the faces of these … Continue reading
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