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Gig review: TEIGER – Strongroom Bar, London, Thursday 10 November 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022 by jason
teiger

It’s a mark of just what a buzz there is around Teiger that, despite transport strikes hitting the Capitol, people had seemingly made their way by planes, trains and automobiles to Central London’s Strongroom Bar and packed the place out. … Continue reading →

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Album review: LADY MAISERY – Tender

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jason
LADY MAISERY - Tender

www.ladymaisery.com [Release date 11.11.22] Lady Maisery return with ‘Tender’, their first studio album in six years. Lady Maisery combines the talents of Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans. All three contribute vocally and between themselves add in harp, banjo, … Continue reading →

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EP review: LAST IN LINE – A Day In The Life

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jason
LAST IN LINE - A Day In The Life

Edel/earMusic [Release date 11.11.22] Last In Line, a name taken after the second Dio album (1984), features former Dio members, and were formed after the passing of renowned vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Playing all original material given the line-up, the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BEAUX GRIS GRIS AND THE APOCALYPSE – The Duke of York, Ipswich, Wednesday 9 November 2022

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jason
BEAU GRIS GRIS AND THE APOCALYPSE - November 2022

It takes a special kind of love that brings Californian based band Beaux Gris Gris and the Apocalypse to an Ipswich pub on a Wednesday night in late Autumn but rewarded with a packed and enthusiastic audience, it seems like … Continue reading →

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Album review: JERUSALEM – Jerusalem

Posted on November 10, 2022 by jason
JERUSALEM - Jerusalem

Talking Elephant Records [28.10.22] The one and only album by Jerusalem was originally released back in 1971 on Deram Records. It has since been released on a number of unofficial and bootleg editions before this official CD release on Talking … Continue reading →

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Album review: AVANTASIA – A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society

Posted on November 9, 2022 by jason
AVANTASIA - A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society

Nuclear Blast [Release date 21.10.22] The ninth studio album from Avantasia, the musical concept created by Tobias Sammet. Vocal wise the list is as impressive as ever with Bob Catley, Floor Jansen, Geoff Tate, Ronnie Atkins and Eric Martin amongst … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: BEN HEMMING, KIT TRIGG, DYLAN JAMES

Posted on November 6, 2022 by jason
Ben Hemming - The End

BEN HEMMING The End Facebook Ben Hemming on his Facebok bio is described as nu blues, which is a fair appraisal of this song. It has a distinctive blues feel coupled with a hint of Pearl Jam/grunge. It is a … Continue reading →

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Feature: IT’S CHRISTMAS! (2022 Style)

Posted on November 6, 2022 by jason
Love - Expressions Tell Everything (Box set)

Here we round-up the Christmas offerings for this year, be they singles, EPs or albums. Get your favourite tipple and mince pies at the ready as we delve into 2022′s Christmas offerings… Pylon Poets give us ‘Say That You’ll Stay, a … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE VASS – Decemberwell Decade

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason
MIKE VASS - Decemberwell Decade

Bandcamp [Release date 18.02.22] Mike Vass is always an artist coming up with new musical ideas that are both intriguing and enjoyable. On ‘Decemberwell Decade’ he celebrates his 2011 classic winter album with a brand new incarnation. The original album … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DIRTY STRANGERS – Esquires, Bedford, Thursday 27 October 2022

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason
THE DIRTY STRANGERS – Esquires, Bedford, Thursday 27 October 2022

Without doubt, The Dirty Strangers are one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands in the country. A bold statement maybe but for anyone who’s ever witnessed them live will understand. There’s an honesty here that’s shorn of any bull, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JANICE BURNS & JON DORAN – No More Green Hills

Posted on November 3, 2022 by jason
janice burns & jon doran No More Green Hills

Bandcamp [Release date 28.10.22] Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an Anglo-Scottish duo who formed in 2017, after discovering a shared love of traditional music. As the duo explain the album’s theme is one of “songs of love, loss, and … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE LYNN TURNER – Belly Of The Beast

Posted on November 2, 2022 by jason
JOE LYNN TURNER - Belly Of The Beast

Mascot Label Group [Release date 28.10.22] The album’s title gives a clue to Joe Lynn Tyner going full on metal, courtesy of his new found musical companion producer/songwriter Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain, Lindemann). He has also recently revealed he has … Continue reading →

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News: JOURNEY, REVOLUTION SAINTS, STONEDEAD, (November 2022)

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason

The original line-up of Biohazard has reformed and play a series of summer festival dates including Bloodstock next year. The band are also planning to record new music. Buckcherry have completed work on their tenth studio album due for release … Continue reading →

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EP review: THE HOWLING TIDES – Blue Moon

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jason
THE HOWLING TIDES - Blue Moon

Website [Release date 18.11.22] The Howling Tides are made up of Rob Baynes (lead vocals/guitar), Hayden Kirk (guitar/backing vocals), Adam Brewell (bass/backing vocals) and Steven ‘Herbie’ Herbert (drums). They’ve built their reputation and momentum with a series of releases and … Continue reading →

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Album review: FOXTON & HASTINGS – The Butterfly Effect

Posted on October 27, 2022 by jason
FOXTON & HASTINGS – The Butterfly Effect

Absolute [Release date 28.10.22] Few bands have continued the legacy of a truly legendary act than From The Jam, their original line-up two thirds of the seminal outfit. Whilst never being just purely a tribute act, The Jam bass player … Continue reading →

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Gig review: QUARANTUNE ROCKS 2022, The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville 21 & 22 October 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022 by jason
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A group of rock music fans who supported each other during Lockdown gathered at the Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville on 21-22 October, for Quarantune Rocks 2022, a weekend of live music supporting new rock bands and small music venues. “For … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: MOON LETTERS, SILVER NIGHTMARES, MITCHELL’S KISS OF THE GYPSY

Posted on October 23, 2022 by jason
MOON LETTERS Thank You From The Future

MOON LETTERS Thank You From The Future  Website Moon Letters hail from Seattle having formed in 2016 and this is their second album. Their line-up consists of guitarist Dave Webb, vocalist and flautist Michael Trew, drummer Kelly Mynes, bassist Mike … Continue reading →

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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
Tragik-CryForLove-front

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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