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Album review: TURKISH DELIGHT – Volume 1

Posted on October 20, 2022 by jason
TURKISH DELIGHT - Volume 1

Escape Music [Release date 21.10.22] Turkish Delight celebrates the joy that Escape Music co-owner Khalil Turk has for the kind of music he loves so much, namely AOR and melodic rock. This selection was personally chosen by Khalil, with material … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRAGIK – Cry For Love

Posted on October 19, 2022 by jason
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Rock Company Records [Release date 14.10.22] Album number eleven I believe by Tragik who feature Phil Vincent (vocals, bass, keys), Dirk Phillips (drums), and Damian D’Ercole (guitars). Once again Jacob Hansen has mastered the album. ‘Thrill Of It All’ and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HOWARD JONES TRIO – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 16 October 2022

Posted on October 18, 2022 by jason
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“I just want to reassure you that we are actually here, not holograms.” It’s an usual way to open a show, but, having seen the technological marvel that is ABBA Voyage a few days previously, Howard Jones wants to emphasise … Continue reading →

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EP review: BASTETTE – Awakening

Posted on October 18, 2022 by jason
BASTETTE - Awakening

Website [Release date 30.09.22] Bastette, is the brain child of singer/songwriter Caroline, the alt-rock goddess and her band hail from Blackburn, having formed in early 2019, they are currently taking the rock scene by storm with lots of live performances … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAM SWEENEY – Escape That

Posted on October 16, 2022 by jason
SAM SWEENEY - Escape That

Hudson Records [Release date 21.10.22] Renowned fiddle player Bellowhead member Sam Sweeney returns with an album that ties together the threads of Sam’s musical loves; combining pop hooks and his pioneering work in the world of traditional dance tunes. Written … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MOON CITY MASTERS – The Famous Moon City Masters

Posted on October 16, 2022 by jason
The Moon City Masters - The Famous Moon City Masters

Facebook [Release date 04.11.22] The Moon City Masters, aka brothers Jordan and Talor Steinberg, unleash their 70s infused debut album upon us. Despite rivalling Nelson in the hair product stakes, the Moon City Masters have their musical roots firmly in the 70s, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DOWLING POOLE – Refuse

Posted on October 15, 2022 by jason
THE DOWLING POOLE Refuse

Bandcamp [Release date 14.10.22] ‘Refuse’, the new album from The Dowling Poole features all of the ‘digital only’ tracks the group occasionally released for short periods of time and are now collated on this physical release.  Each track has been … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DARKER MY HORIZON – When Two Worlds Collide

Posted on October 10, 2022 by jason
THE DARKER MY HORIZON - When 2 Worlds Collide

Website [Release date 09.09.22] This latest album from the Darker My Horizon (TDmH) delivers 12 tracks and 3 bonus recordings, including two charity singles. The album literally has been a work of blood, sweat and tears with a reflection on … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MAGPIES – Undertow

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jason
The MAGPIES - Undertow

Bandcamp [Release date 14.10.22] Second album from  the Yorkshire-based trio the Magpies who consist of Bella Gaffney, Holly Brandon and Kate Griffin. They have only been performing since 2018, and bearing in mind the covid pandemic halt on live music … Continue reading →

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Book review: SUZI QUATRO IN THE 1970s by Darren Johnson

Posted on October 8, 2022 by jason
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SonicBond Publising [Publication date 29.07.22] ‘If you talk about the ‘70s, I was a hardworking artist. I did nothing but tour – recording, touring, TV, you know. I had constant jetlag. Constant black shadows under my eyes but, oh, what … Continue reading →

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Album review: GENERATION RADIO

Posted on October 8, 2022 by jason
Generation Radio

Frontiers [Release date 05.08.22] Generation Radio may have a name that suggests AOR and melodic rock, however, another key ingrediant in their sound is country rock provided by Jay DeMarcus, formerly of Rascal Flatts. Rascal Flatts had numerous number one … Continue reading →

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Album review: COLLATERAL – Re-Wired

Posted on October 6, 2022 by jason
COLLATERAL - Re-Wired

Cargo Records [Release date 21.10.22] Originally released early in 2020, British band Collateral have taken their self-titled debut and given the album an overhaul, added a lively new single and included some big-name collaborators, the album also has a new … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DOUBLE CREAM (Dawn Brothers and DeWolff) – EKKO, Utrech, September 29 2022

Posted on October 5, 2022 by jason
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Suburban Records Here’s a quick algebra test – if X is 3 and Y is 4 how does X+Y+7 kilos of brass equal cream to the power of two? Well, I don’t know much about geography or trigonometry but I … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BIG STAR, SLADE (October 2022)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jason
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The Answer release a new single ‘Blood Brother’ on October 14. Jimmy Barnes releases ‘Blue Christmas’ on November 25. Black Country Communion plan to record their fifth album next year. Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven And Hell’ and ‘Mob Rules’ albums will … Continue reading →

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EP review: OLD GLORY & THE BLACK RIVIERA – Subtle Reminder Of Somewhere

Posted on September 28, 2022 by jason
OLD GLORY & THE BLACK RIVIERA - Subtle Reminder Of Somewhere

Facebook [Release date 12.09.22] Old Glory & The Black Riviera are a four piece Rock band from Stoke-on-Trent (extra kudos for coming from my homeland!) consisting of Jord Davies (Vocal & Guitar), Jay Meehan (Guitar & Vocals), Aaron Pointon (Bass) … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRAND SLAM – The Victoria, Swindon, 22 September 2022

Posted on September 27, 2022 by jason
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With the legend that is Laurie Mansworth (lead guitar and vocals) as the driving force for this project and his son, Dhani Mansworth on drums with his fellow Treatment members, Tagore Grey on guitar and Tao Grey on bass, ex-Piston … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIOBHAN MILLER – Bloom

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jason
SIOBHAN MILLER - Bloom

Proper Music [Release date 16.09.22] Siobhan Miller was like many artists releasing a new album just as the covid epidemic started, curtailing any touring plans and coverage for any new music. Now we are back into vaguely normal times again … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN – Crazy Town

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jason
BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN - Crazy Town

Cooking Vinyl [Release date 23.09.22] This is Beth Nielsen Chapman’s thirteenth solo album and her first in ten years, as well as her debut release on Cooking Vinyl. Produced by 5-time Grammy Award winner Ray Kennedy (who’s worked with Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Shania Twain, … Continue reading →

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Singles: JMS, NICKELBACK, STRYPER, JESUS JONES

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jason
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JMS Randy Savage YouTube JMS is back with another new song which is named after American wrestler Randy Savage. It is another gentle pop tune looking backwards (loving the namechecks to Cagney & Lacey and the A Team!) and forwards … Continue reading →

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Album review: TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN – Shake The Roots

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jason
TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN - Shake The Roots

Rattle Snake Records [Release date 09.09.22] Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown have been around since 2008 releasing this, their fifth studio album, and also the first on the band’s own newly founded label. Joining Tyler Bryant are drummer Caleb Crosby, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JESSICA LYNN – Lone Rider

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jason
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Website [Release date 09.09.22] Finally Jessica Lynn gets to release her much anticipated debut album. As Jessica says – “Lone Rider is the accumulation of two years of hard work.  After losing a 100-city, 15-country world tour over the past … Continue reading →

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Album review: PHIL THORNALLEY – Now That I Have Your Attention

Posted on September 6, 2022 by jason
Phil Thornalley - Now That I Have Your Attention

Lojinx [Release date 02.09.22] The name Phil Thornalley may not be one you are familiar with, however, he has worked with many a household name including Bryan Adams, Thompson Twins, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, XTC, Duran Duran, and Paul McCartney. … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: DEAD JACKALS, COYOTE CREED, RICHARD MARX

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jason
DEAD JACKALS Insight

DEAD JACKALS Insight Facebook They have a released an enjoyable EP to date and now the Dead Jackals – TommyK (Vocals/Bass), Jolly (Drums) and guitarists Sugarman Sam & Matthew Hudson – have released a stonking rock tune. Why is it … Continue reading →

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Album review: JULIAN LENNON – Jude

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jason
JULIAN LENNON - Jude

BMG [Release date 09.09.22] Julian Lennon is back with his first new album since 2011′s ‘Everything Changes’ and only his seventh studio album since debuting with ‘Valotte’ way back in 1984. He has enlisted fellow songwriters as co-writers on much … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOXIC REASONS – Reissues

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jason
TOXIC REASONS

Kill By Remote Control, Within These Walls, Bullets For You, In The House Of God, No Peace In Our Time, God Bless America Audio Platter [Release date 21.10.22] Formed in Dayton, Ohio, USA, in 1979, Toxic Reasons were a punk … Continue reading →

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