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Singles Bar: NEKROFEIST, GHXST, WAR DRUM, SHATTERED DESTINY, GRIZZLY BEAR
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
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
Singles Bar: MINIATURE DINOSAURS, BLUEVEILS, JUNKFOXX, AGENTS OF CHAOS
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
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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Tagged Sanguine, Showbizheroes, The City Divided, The Enemy
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Singles Bar: LOUISE QUINN & KID LOCO, LAY SIEGE, THE SPINS
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
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
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
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
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
Zoltar Speaks – Treatment
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
Instill – The Hooligan Factor
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
GRACE – Stealing Kisses
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
HIEROSONIC – The Media Taught you That
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
Singles round-up #1
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
JAMIE HARTMAN – Girlwise
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
MELT – Armageddon Party
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
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
SHOWBIZHEROES – Climb To A Fall
Manilla PR This is the second single release from Indie rockers Showbizheroes . The band recorded the track at their own DIY studio and it is a good effort. The band are purveyors of catchy indie rock with good playing … Continue reading
THE MIXUPS – Your Side
Manilla PR This is the latest single from Glasgow based 4 piece The MixUps and is part of a plan to release a single every month for a year. The band sound like Yellow Submarine period Beatles spliced with Squeeze … Continue reading
Centre Excuse – Stop, Drop & Roll
New Motion Records Centre Excuse are a trio from Rutland who over the past couple of years have gained a sizeable following through the mediums of Facebook and You Tube. The band play a likeable synth driven punk, much like … Continue reading
Breton – Interference
Fatcat Records Breton are, and I quote “ a subversive art collective”. This is the band’s second single which is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Other People’s Problems’ which is scheduled for release in March. Music wise you get something … Continue reading
Max Raptor – Carolin
Niam Edge Midlands punk rockers Max Raptor are about to head out on an extensive UK tour and are releasing this single to coincide with the jaunt. ‘Carolina’ is a classic slab of well played punk rock, which should have … Continue reading
KATRINA – So Eden (Red Red Records)
Katrina is a US singer has already found fame in the US through TV’s ‘Star Search’ aged just 11 years old. Now she releases this single from her forthcoming debut album ‘In The Blink Of An Eye’ helped by producer … Continue reading
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JENNY GILLESPIE – Belita EP
Jenny Gillespie has released two albums to date and earned a fair few rave reviews along the way. As all things folk are big again she has the ideal opportunity to ride this wave with her new EP, which reminded … Continue reading
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THESE REIGNING DAYS – Changes
Three piece band formed by former Quails lead singer Dan Steer and this is their debut single. Full marks to a band with a plan as they have another single out in April and a third single, along with their … Continue reading
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