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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Bellowhead, Escape That, fiddle, folk, instrumental, review, Sam Sweeney, traditional
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Album review: 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
Album review: 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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Tagged 10CC, album, ELO, Jon Poole, melodic, pop, power pop. pop rock, Queen Extravaganza, quirky pop, Refuse, review, rock, THE DOWLING POOLE, Willie Dowling, XTC
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Album review: THE DARKER MY HORIZON – When Two 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
Album review: 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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Tagged album, Eurythmics, folk, review, roots, the Magpies, transatlantic folk, Undertow
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Book review: SUZI QUATRO IN THE 1970s by Darren Johnson
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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Tagged book, classic rock, Darren Johnson, glam rock, in the 1970s, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, Suzi Quatro
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, AOR, Chicago, country, Frontiers, Generation Radio, Jason Scheff, Jay DeMarcus, Journey, Rascal Flatts, review, rock
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Bon Jovi, classic rock, Collateral, Jeff Scott Soto, Joel Hoekstra, melodic hard rock, Re-Wired, review, rock
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Gig review: DOUBLE CREAM (Dawn Brothers and DeWolff) – EKKO, Utrech, September 29 2022
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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Tagged album, blues, Dawn Brothers, DeWolff, Double Cream, EKKO, gig, review, rock, soul, Utrech
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News: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BIG STAR, SLADE (October 2022)
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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Tagged Big Star, Bruce Springsteen, classic rock, folk, gigs, GRTR!, metal, New releases, news, punk, rock, Slade, tours
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EP review: 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
Gig review: GRAND SLAM – The Victoria, Swindon, 22 September 2022
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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Tagged 22 September 2022, classic rock, gig, Grand Slam, Laurence Archer, Laurie Mansworth, Phil Lynott, review, rock, Sons Of Liberty, Swindon, The Victoria
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Andy M Stewart, Bloom, Eddi Reader, Ewan McColl, folk, Rab Noakes, review, Siobhan Miller, traditional muisc
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Beth Nielsen Chapman, country, Crazy Town, folk, Graham Gouldman, melodic blues, review
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Singles: JMS, NICKELBACK, STRYPER, JESUS JONES
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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Tagged folk, Hamish Hawk, indie, Jesus Jones, JMS, metal, Nickelback, pop, prog, review, rock, single, Stryper
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, blues, blues rock, hard rock, review, Shake The Roots, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown
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Album review: JESSICA LYNN – Lone Rider
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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Tagged album, country, country pop, Jessica Lynn, Lone Rider, pop, review, rock
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, ELO, Jeff Lynne, melodic rock, Now That I Have Your Attention, Phil Thornalle, pop, pop rock, review, Tom Petty
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Single reviews: DEAD JACKALS, COYOTE CREED, RICHARD MARX
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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Tagged Coyote Creed, Dead Jackals, folk, indie, metal, pop, prog, review, Richard Marx, rock, single, Swim Deep, The Livesays, ULTRAVOX
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Beatles, Jude, Julian Lennon, melodic, Paul Buchanan, pop, review
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Album review: TOXIC REASONS – Reissues
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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Tagged albums, Audio Platter, best of, Hardcore, punk, punk rock, reissue, review, ska, Toxic Reasons
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Album review: DIAMOND HEAD – Lightning To The Nations
Silver Lining [Release date 30.09.22] Formed in the late 70s and part of the NWoBHM movement, Diamond Head epitomise the ‘Should have been huge’, ‘influential’ and ‘recognised after the event’ band. This, their debut, was originally released through their own … Continue reading
News: JUSTIN HAYWARD, ANTHRAX, MAGMA (September 2022)
Lee Aaron releases her latest album ‘Elevate‘ on November 25 via Metallville Records. Arc Of Life release their second album ‘Don’t Look Down’ on November 18 through Frontiers. Black Veil Brides release a new EP entitled ‘The Mourning’ on October … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthrax, AOR, blues, folk, gigs, JUSTIN HAYWARD, Magma, melodic rock, metal, news, pop, prog, rock, singer songwriter, The Alan Parsons Project, tours
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Album review: JACKIE OATES – Gracious Wings
Bandcamp [Release date 02.09.22] Although this is Jackie Oates first album since 2018 she has been busy not least on the weekly online sessions with John Spiers (Bellowhead), who guests on a couple of songs on the album. For this, … Continue reading
Album review: THE PETAL FALLS – Everything About You
Website [Release date 02.09.22] The album has 10 tracks of which 2 have been released as singles, ‘Somebody to Love Me’ and ‘The Gift’ both of which were great indicators of what’s to come! I’ve been a fan of this band since their debut … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Everything About You, Keith Leahy, melodic rock, pop, review, rock, the Petal Falls
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