Monthly Archives: September 2024

Album review: KALANDRA – A Frame Of Mind

Posted on September 30, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

By Norse Music [Release date 13.09.24] What is it with Scandinavia – still enticing and alluring with it’s Scandi Noir blend of melancholy and repressed emotion? If you want an album to soothe the soul as we head out of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DIESEL PARK WEST – The Sound Lounge, Sutton, Surrey 28 September 2024

Posted on September 30, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chattied to John Butler for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio playing tracks from the current album. First broadcast 24 November 2024 While it’s true to say that any band’s commercial success or durability is often … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NICK LOWE AND LOS STRAITJACKETS- London Palladium, 24 September 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by andynathan

Nick Lowe is one of rock’s most distinguished statesmen, with a history that includes his time in Brinsley Schwarz, seen as the original pub rockers, then a mainstay of the new wave as producer, songwriter and performer. Indeed there is … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOUNTAIN – Over The Top

Posted on September 29, 2024 by jason

Voiceprint [Release date 04.10.24] Formed by guitarist/vocalist Leslie West in the late 60s, Mountain took their name from West’s debut solo album and soon became successful and important in the US hard rock/blues rock scene. Mountain are (or should be) … Continue reading →

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Album review : D-A-D Speed Of Darkness

Posted on September 27, 2024 by brianmc

AFM Records [Release date 04.10.24] Not often we review a museum piece. Copenhagen’s Peoples Museum is celebrating D-A-D’s 40 years in the music business this year. The band itself is recognising this milestone with a double album of brand new … Continue reading →

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EP review: ALL I KNOW – Stiletto Nightmare

Posted on September 26, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 01.08.24] This refreshingly ‘80’s inspired slab of keyboard heavy melodic rock would have been all over the radio in years gone by, but for now bands like All I Know are keeping the light flickering for legions of … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOONSTONE PROJECT – New Life

Posted on September 25, 2024 by jason

Escape Music [Release date 18.09.24] Moonstone Project is masterminded by guitarist and songwriter Matt Filippini. ‘New Life’ is a re-issue, of sorts, as it sees the Moonstone Project’s 2006 album ‘Time To Take A Stand’, being completely remixed and remastered … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE CORONAS – Thoughts & Observations

Posted on September 24, 2024 by jason

So Far So Good [Release date 27.09.24] The Coronas are a big deal in their native Ireland where their last three albums have gone straight to number 1 in the Irish charts. Although technically a three-piece, with Danny O’Reilly (vocals, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JON BODEN & THE REMNANT KINGS – Parlour Ballads

Posted on September 22, 2024 by jason

Hudson Records [Release date 27.09.24] “Parlour Music” is a genre that has been much derided over the centuries. Its heyday was the Victorian era when many middle-class houses had pianos and many middle-class sons and daughters could sight-read piano scores … Continue reading →

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Book review: DANCE WITH THE DEVIL – The Cozy Powell Story by Laura Shenton

Posted on September 22, 2024 by jason

Wymer Publishing Drummer Cozy Powell, famed for his work with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, MSG, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and Bian May, has a CV longer than most could ever wish for, with success and obscure sessions and a family tree that’ll … Continue reading →

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Single review: CIRCUS 66 – Save The Damn World

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 20.09.24] Having already made a seismic impression with their live shows and debut album ‘Follow the Black Crow’, sizzling four-piece Circus 66 unleash this new chapter from their soon to be released sophomore ‘Elements’. For those who’ve caught … Continue reading →

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Album review : AGENT STEEL – Mad Locust Rising, Live At Hammersmith Odeon (CD/DVD Deluxe Digipak)

Posted on September 19, 2024 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 27.09.24) 20th June 1987. Agent Steel headlined a line up that included Onslaught and Nuclear Assault at the Hammersmith Odeon, most famously known for Motorhead’s “No Sleep ‘Til…” The band had been unable to avoid … Continue reading →

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Album review: FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION – Beautiful Happening

Posted on September 18, 2024 by jason

Absolute [Release date 27.09.24] It seems somewhat odd that Fairground Attraction were only around for three years, such is the lasting power of singles ‘Perfect’ and ‘Find My Love’. With debut ‘First of a Million Kisses’ having won a ‘Brits’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY MARX – Green Ginger Jive

Posted on September 17, 2024 by jason

Wrecking Ball Sounds [Release date 05.10.24] Guitarist Gary Marx was a founding member of the Sisters of Mercy and on this album he travels back to the 70′s, specifically the glam rock heyday of the likes of Suzi Quatro, Slade … Continue reading →

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Gig review:TYKETTO – Islington Academy, London, 12 September 2024

Posted on September 16, 2024 by andynathan

Last year Tyketto were out on a triple co-headliner with Dare and FM which culminated here at Islington Academy. This year, on the heels of a couple of outdoor festival shows, they took top billing on another three band bill, … Continue reading →

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Book review: Rock Classics – MEAT LOAF – BAT OUT OF HELL by Geoffrey Feakes

Posted on September 16, 2024 by andynathan

Sonicbond Publishing (Publication date: 26.04.24) Having issued numerous tomes in their two series of ‘On Track’ song by song analysis, and looking at a band in a particular decade, Sonicbond take this to a fresh level of detail with a … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH HART – You Still Got Me

Posted on September 16, 2024 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.10.24] Beth Hart is back with a powerful restatement of who she is, on an album that digs deep for emotion and is illuminated by her subtle phrasing. ‘You Still Got Me’ is her 11th album, and … Continue reading →

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Album review : POUR A LITTLE SUGAR ON IT – The Chewy Chewy Sounds of American Bubblegum 1966-71

Posted on September 16, 2024 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date 27.09.24] Born In The USA, Bubblegum Pop was a late sixties phenomenon. If you only listen to one of the 91 tracks (yes, 91) on this 3 CD anthology, let it be the Boxtops’ million seller, … Continue reading →

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Album review: TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES – The 1996 Dep Sessions, Fused

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jason

TONY IOMMI featuring GLENN HUGHES - Dep Sessions 1996, Fused

BMG [Release date 04.10.24] The two albums guitar legend and Black Sabbath founder Tony Iommi recorded with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes get a well deserved reissue, as well as a first time release on vinyl. Marvellous. The Dep Sessions, so called … Continue reading →

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Album review: BOSTON MANOR – Sundiver

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jason

SharpTone Records [Release date 06.09.24] Sundiver marks Boston Manor’s fifth album. Hailing from the seaside town of Blackpool, the five piece have been busy bashing out bangers since their first EP in 2013. I was first introduced to Boston Manor … Continue reading →

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Album review : SINNER’S BLOOD – Dark Horizons

Posted on September 14, 2024 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date : 27.09.24] On their second full studio album on the Frontiers’ label, Sinner’s Blood ramp up the menacingly brooding rhetoric on their new recording, Dark Horizons. Chilean duo, Nasson – songwriter, producer, guitars, and James Robledo – … Continue reading →

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Album review: SkoR – Mess You Up

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 18.09.24] Stockholm based SKoR’s new album is out for streaming, and a very limited hand numbered CD, and what a pleasure it is to listen to. I’ve known singer Emil Gammeltoft for over 30 years, sharing a … Continue reading →

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Rising Star interview: PETCH

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jason

Hot off the heels of her acclaimed performances opening for Placebo at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in July and international festivals, 14-year-old Thai rock sensation Vimolwan Saisathit a.k.a. PETCH has release her latest single, ‘Ultraviolet’ listen here We caught up with Petch to find out … Continue reading →

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Album review : ECLIPSE – Megalomanium II

Posted on September 13, 2024 by brianmc

Frontiers [Release date : 20.09.24] Eclipse vocalist Erik Martensson and guitarist, Magnus Henricksson, with help from the Crusner rhythm section, have created an enviable reputation over the years. And no doubt fans of this high performing Swedish melodic hard rock … Continue reading →

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Album review: LAZARUS HEIGHTS – Papillon

Posted on September 11, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Dick Grisdale for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio playing tracks from ‘Papillon’. First broadcast 20 October 2024. Self release [Release date: 06.09.24] Lazarus Heights new ‘Papillon’ album is a melodic, song driven 12 … Continue reading →