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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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THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE – Rather You Shot Me Down
I have never seen this gypsy blues, bop 'n' stroll collective but I would imagine they are a sight to behold and hear! This three song EP for Valentine's Day includes the slow burning title track from their last album … Continue reading
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Auction For The Promise Club – One (EP)
Three piece band consisting of Zoe White Chambers (vocals/guitar) – she also painted the band photo – Toby White Chambers (drums) and Perran Teremwan (guitars/keys). They have already have some good reviews and airplay on BBC 6 Music and Absolute … Continue reading
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Sharliza Jelita – Claustrophobia
An electro pop single may not be your typical GRTR! fare but this song is just so damn catchy. Yes the vocals sound like they are Autotuned to the max and the synths come from Fisher Price but it is … Continue reading
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Damn Vandals – The Beautiful Mind EP
Following on from two previous singles, Damn Vandals are about to release this 4 track EP. Their previous singles have gained critical acclaim from various sources including none other than Tom Robinson on Radio 6. The 4 tracks on offer … Continue reading
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Model Society – Horizons
This is the latest single from London based rockers Model Society. This is a one track affair and it ’s not too bad, sounding a bit Bloc Party-like spliced with a healthy dose of the Levellers. The song has a … Continue reading
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UNCLE SID – Rock Guru (single)
Canadian rockers Uncle Sid release a new single 'Rock Guru', the first to feature their new vocalist Terena Armstrong, who joined the band last year. Full marks to Uncle Sid as they keep going, despite setbacks in holding down a … Continue reading
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