Category Archives: Digital only

Single review: DUST RADIO – Problem & Remedy

Posted on January 9, 2023 by petefeenstra

Bandcamp [Release date: 23.11.22] ‘Problem & Remedy’ is that rare thing, a beautifully crafted single and a succinct slice of acoustic blues. It’s a delightful old fashioned single with real cinematic presence on which the music evokes the lyrical imagery and … Continue reading →

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EP review: MICK PINI / AUDIO54 – Pastoral

Posted on March 1, 2022 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date: 28.02.22] There’s nothing like a creative surge of energy to bring fresh reward. And so it that blues veteran Mick Pini revels in his new found collaboration with indie producer Craig Marshall (aka Audio 54), to … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAMIE’S GUNS – Sex, Drugs & Weapons of War

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jason

Facebook [Release date 04.01.22] This band was one of my lucky finds in 2021, when I spotted the debut self-titled album in the NWOCR Facebook group, and I have been sharing their music far and wide ever since, whilst eagerly … Continue reading →

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Album review: KITT WAKELEY – Symphony Of Sinners And Saints

Posted on May 13, 2021 by jason

Website An interesting mix here, and following on nicely from Kitt Wakeley’s previous album, this is a high energy programmed sounding orchestral rock, with very big (almost TSO like) production. Imagine, if you will, a synth pop band going orchestral, … Continue reading →

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Album review: SKINNY KNOWLEDGE – Don’t Turn Out the Lights

Posted on March 1, 2021 by jason

Self-release [Release date 05.03.21] Bournemouth based rockers, Skinny Knowledge deliver a frankly, awesome debut album that oozes attitude with great energy and a message to all those that are shallow or judgemental in our society – take note of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SWEET – Isolation Boulevard

Posted on December 26, 2020 by jason

Website [Release date 18.12.20] First recordings by the revamped Sweet line-up that sees original member guitarist Andy Scott and long serving drummer Bruce Bisland joined by bassist/backing vocalist Lee Small (Phenomena, Shy, Lionsheart) and vocalist Paul Manzi (Cats In Space, … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERROL LINTON – No Entry

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jason

Bra$$dog Records [Release date 02.10.20] Normally our blues maestro Pete Feenstra would be waxing lyrical I am sure on this release, however I like a little traditional blues now and then, something Errol Linton is steeped in. Errol has releases … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALAN HULL – Alright On The Night (Live At Clifton Poly 1975)

Posted on August 14, 2020 by jason

Singsong Music [Release date 18.05.20] This digital reissue from Singsong Music features an Alan Hull solo concert, originally recorded for Radio Trent at Nottingham’s Clifton Poly on 17th November 1975. It has been mastered from the original tapes and sounds … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROD CLEMENTS – Stamping Ground

Posted on August 13, 2020 by jason

Singsong Music [Release date 28.08.20] To mark the 20th anniversary of Lindisfarne founder member Rod Clements’s solo album “Stamping Ground”, Singsong Music are making it available again on digital platforms. The album is entirely self-penned (or co-written) and begins with … Continue reading →