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SHOWBIZHEROES – Climb To A Fall
Manilla PR This is the second single release from Indie rockers Showbizheroes . The band recorded the track at their own DIY studio and it is a good effort. The band are purveyors of catchy indie rock with good playing … Continue reading
THE MIXUPS – Your Side
Manilla PR This is the latest single from Glasgow based 4 piece The MixUps and is part of a plan to release a single every month for a year. The band sound like Yellow Submarine period Beatles spliced with Squeeze … Continue reading
Centre Excuse – Stop, Drop & Roll
New Motion Records Centre Excuse are a trio from Rutland who over the past couple of years have gained a sizeable following through the mediums of Facebook and You Tube. The band play a likeable synth driven punk, much like … Continue reading
Breton – Interference
Fatcat Records Breton are, and I quote “ a subversive art collective”. This is the band’s second single which is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Other People’s Problems’ which is scheduled for release in March. Music wise you get something … Continue reading
Max Raptor – Carolin
Niam Edge Midlands punk rockers Max Raptor are about to head out on an extensive UK tour and are releasing this single to coincide with the jaunt. ‘Carolina’ is a classic slab of well played punk rock, which should have … Continue reading
KATRINA – So Eden (Red Red Records)
Katrina is a US singer has already found fame in the US through TV’s ‘Star Search’ aged just 11 years old. Now she releases this single from her forthcoming debut album ‘In The Blink Of An Eye’ helped by producer … Continue reading
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JENNY GILLESPIE – Belita EP
Jenny Gillespie has released two albums to date and earned a fair few rave reviews along the way. As all things folk are big again she has the ideal opportunity to ride this wave with her new EP, which reminded … Continue reading
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THESE REIGNING DAYS – Changes
Three piece band formed by former Quails lead singer Dan Steer and this is their debut single. Full marks to a band with a plan as they have another single out in April and a third single, along with their … Continue reading
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THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE – Rather You Shot Me Down
I have never seen this gypsy blues, bop 'n' stroll collective but I would imagine they are a sight to behold and hear! This three song EP for Valentine's Day includes the slow burning title track from their last album … Continue reading
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Auction For The Promise Club – One (EP)
Three piece band consisting of Zoe White Chambers (vocals/guitar) – she also painted the band photo – Toby White Chambers (drums) and Perran Teremwan (guitars/keys). They have already have some good reviews and airplay on BBC 6 Music and Absolute … Continue reading
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Sharliza Jelita – Claustrophobia
An electro pop single may not be your typical GRTR! fare but this song is just so damn catchy. Yes the vocals sound like they are Autotuned to the max and the synths come from Fisher Price but it is … Continue reading
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Damn Vandals – The Beautiful Mind EP
Following on from two previous singles, Damn Vandals are about to release this 4 track EP. Their previous singles have gained critical acclaim from various sources including none other than Tom Robinson on Radio 6. The 4 tracks on offer … Continue reading
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Model Society – Horizons
This is the latest single from London based rockers Model Society. This is a one track affair and it ’s not too bad, sounding a bit Bloc Party-like spliced with a healthy dose of the Levellers. The song has a … Continue reading
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UNCLE SID – Rock Guru (single)
Canadian rockers Uncle Sid release a new single 'Rock Guru', the first to feature their new vocalist Terena Armstrong, who joined the band last year. Full marks to Uncle Sid as they keep going, despite setbacks in holding down a … Continue reading
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SKARLETT RIOT – Villain
Hailing from that most rocking of towns, Scunthorpe, Skarlett Riot will shortly be unleashing their second EP to their ever expanding fan base. The female fronted four piece play melodic hard rock in the vein of Paramore and Halestorm. They … Continue reading
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FIREFALLDOWN – These Wounds
Firefalldown are a trio from London who have been treading the boards for a few years now. This is the band’s latest single which will be the title track from their forthcoming album. Soundwise the three piece blend a bit … Continue reading
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VAN HALEN – Tattoo
So Van Halen are (finally!) back with a new album 'A Different Kind Of Truth' due in early February (7th in the US) and this song, 'Tattoo' is the lead single. It is very much a family affair with Wolfgang … Continue reading
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ALWAYS THE QUIET ONES – Freak Show
Another new EP, this time from Liverpudlian Quintet Always The Quiet Ones. The band formed in 2010 and have so far gathered a good size following and landed a few tasty support slots with the likes of Deaf Havana and … Continue reading
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ISOLATED ATOMS – Illuminate
Isolated Atoms hark back to a time when indie rock was all low slung basses and dodgy angular hair cuts. Billed as an‘electro rock’ outfit they borrow heavily from Joy Division/ New Order and The Cure to name but two, … Continue reading
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