Category Archives: Single and EP reviews

ASHENTIDE, ALL SHE WROTE, CIRCLE OF REASON

Posted on October 6, 2012 by david.wilson

ASHENTIDE – Ashentide EP Self Release ( Release Date – Out Now) Ashentide are a symphonic metal band from Los Angeles who have been kicking about for 4 years now. Fronted by Lenore Young, the band are obviously heavily influenced … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: THE ENEMY, WATCHERS, AHEAD OF IDEAS

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jason

THE ENEMY ‘This Is Real’ (Released 22nd October) Another single lifted of their current top 10 album ‘Streets In The Sky’. This single also features on a four track EA Sports Fifa 13 EP, so plenty of exposure then. Like … Continue reading →

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LIAR LIAR, THE TRADE, E.V.E

Posted on September 10, 2012 by david.wilson

LIAR LIAR – He Said, She Said Self Release ( Release Date – 5th Nov 2012) Pop punksters Liar Liar hail from the Steeltown of Sheffield but that is as close as they get to heavy metal. This is the … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays – ROCKBURN, DEPTH, VELVET STAR, THE BRITISH IBM

Posted on September 8, 2012 by david.wilson

ROCKBURN – Better Man Self Release (Release Date – 17th Sept 2012) This is the latest single by Glasgow indie rockers Rockburn, following on from their album ‘Red Dress’ released earlier in the year. There is only one track on … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays – FATES UPON US, THE TUESDAY CLUB, BLAKCAN

Posted on September 8, 2012 by david.wilson

FATES UPON US – Fates Upon Us S-a-N PR ( Release date – 22nd Oct 2012 ) Fates Upon Us are a bunch of young upstarts from Sheffield that make a hell of a racket. This is their debut EP … Continue reading →

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SACRED MOTHER TONGUE – A Light Shines EP

Posted on September 4, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Transcend Music/EMI [Release date 03.09.12] Sacred Mother Tongue recently played in China, a smart move given that continent’s emerging thirst for all things western. And they also landed themselves a glowing full page review in ‘Classic Rock’. With a new album on the … Continue reading →

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7 DAY WEEKEND – EP

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jason

http://www.facebook.com/7dayweekenduk 7 Day Weekend are alternative rock band from Warrington, England. The band is made up of Calan Nickle (Vocals), Tom Hancox (Lead Guitar), Clayton Leah (Rhythm Guitar), John Handy (Drums) & Dan Hancox (Bass). Kicking off with ‘Ghosts Of … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: MISSY LEPINK

Posted on August 26, 2012 by jason

MISSY LePINK – London Crawlin’ (Released October 29th) www.missylepink.co.uk Missy LePink releases her debut EP, a three song rockabilly romp. It features two of her own songs, the cheeky ‘Hell Kitty’ and a real floor filler in ‘Queen O’Jack’. She … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: NEKROFEIST, GHXST, WAR DRUM, SHATTERED DESTINY, GRIZZLY BEAR

Posted on August 3, 2012 by jason

Nekrofeist – Nekrofeist EP (Self Release) There appears to be a fair bit of Australian rock and metal hitting our shores at the moment. This EP is the latest to come in to my hands and is the best one … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: THE LOOK, FANTASY RAINBOW, THE BOY ROYALS, MORTDELAMER, DREAMSTEALER

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jason

The Look – Let It Go (Beat Town Records) Apparently the Look had a hit in 1981, namely ‘I am the Beat’ and DJ Chris Evans is a fan. Now they are back with this new song which isn’t too … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: MINIATURE DINOSAURS, BLUEVEILS, JUNKFOXX, AGENTS OF CHAOS

Posted on July 28, 2012 by jason

Miniature Dinosaurs – Lemonade (Integrity Records) This is the first single to be taken from Miniature Dinosaurs forthcoming EP ‘Turn It On’ and it’s a decent listen. The band play an upbeat indie pop reminiscent of fellow scots Orange Juice, … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: BEN DALBY, WHERE SKELETONS PLAY, SANGUINE, THE ENEMY

Posted on June 30, 2012 by jason

Ben Dalby – Tact Manilla PR ‘Tact’ is the latest single from Ben Dalby who has been gaining radio play steadily over the last couple of years. His style is described as eclectic which is fair as this latest release … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: LOUISE QUINN & KID LOCO, LAY SIEGE, THE SPINS

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jason

Lay Siege – Obolus (S-a-N PR ) When does an EP become a mini album ? Answers on a postcard please. This debut release from Northampton based Lay Siege is billed as a 6 track mini album and it is … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar: PRISMA, FLY THIS FOR ME, BURY THE HATCHET

Posted on May 20, 2012 by jason

Fly This For Me – Making Shadows S-a-N PR ‘Making Shadows’ is the debut EP from Guildford based melodic punksters Fly This For Me. The band only formed at the tail end of 2011, but on the evidence of the … Continue reading →

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Singles Bar – GRAHAM GOULDMAN, LISBEE STAINTON, THESE REIGNING DAYS

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jason

GRAHAM GOULDMAN – Daylight (Rosala Records released 4th June) 10CC’s Graham Gouldman is a busy man, fronting 10CC on their 40th anniversary tour and releasing a new solo album entitled ‘Love & Work’ due for release in August. This is … Continue reading →

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Single and EP round-up

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jason

Fist Full Of Lies – If It Wasn’t For This I’d Still Have Everything (S-a-N PR) Fist Full Of Lies are billed as ‘an aspiring punk quartet’ which sounded quite promising, what they are though is another twin vocal, nu … Continue reading →

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MARVLEC – Pack And Run EP

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jason

Marvlec are a new band from the US who formed in 2009 and this their new EP. They are sure to do well as they tap into the sound of bands like Shinedown who are big in the US and … Continue reading →

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Zoltar Speaks – Treatment

Posted on April 15, 2012 by jason

S-a-N PR 2012 The name Zoltar should be familiar to those of a certain age , it was the name of the fairground slot machine that changed Tom Hanks into an oversize 10 year old in the film Big. This … Continue reading →

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Instill – The Hooligan Factor

Posted on April 15, 2012 by jason

Fudgeworks/Absolute 2012 Instill were formed in the deep south, well Bournemouth, back in 2008. This is the band’s second EP release and it is one of best packaged CD’s I have seen, they have put a lot of time and … Continue reading →

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GRACE – Stealing Kisses

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jason

Another fresh faced young band looking for success and this four piece Grace may just edge a very crowded musical field. This lead track of their EP has a Status Quo approved guitar riff running through it and wait until … Continue reading →

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HIEROSONIC – The Media Taught you That

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jason

Soundmine Musicworks /Membran 2012 New single, from the band’s new album, this is underground rock at the mainstream /trendy end. Indi guitar rock/pop meets alternative with punchy vocals and a slight jangly touch. Plenty of attitude, but not enough melody … Continue reading →

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Singles round-up #1

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jason

Modern Faces “Pravda Scrolls/Cynical Brother” (Dirty Love Recordings) This Scottish five piece are about to release their debut single, the double A-sided “Pravda Scrolls/Cynical Brother”. Boasting a guitar tone that would do The Edge proud, the first track is driven … Continue reading →

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JAMIE HARTMAN – Girlwise

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jason

The second single lifted from his upcoming album ‘III’ and already it has been playlisted by BBC Radio 2. It is a very breezy and most important of all, catchy tune that given a little luck could easily be a … Continue reading →

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MELT – Armageddon Party

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

Powderfinger I have come across many rock genres and sub-genres in my time, but Melt have introduced me to yet another in the shape of ‘ dark alternapop’, so what the hell is it ?? Fronted by classically trained singer, … Continue reading →

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SHOOT THE DEAD – The Rage

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jason

Manilla PR Shoot The Dead claim to have taken their name from George Romero zombie movies and with a new single called ‘The Rage’ I was expecting a full on hardcore metal experience, but names and titles can give you … Continue reading →