Category Archives: Single and EP reviews

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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SKARLETT RIOT – Villain

Hailing from that most rocking of towns, Scunthorpe, Skarlett Riot will shortly be unleashing their second EP to their ever expanding fan base. The female fronted four piece play melodic hard rock in the vein of Paramore and Halestorm. They … Continue reading

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FIREFALLDOWN – These Wounds

Firefalldown are a trio from London who have been treading the boards for a few years now. This is the band’s latest single which will be the title track from their forthcoming album. Soundwise the three piece blend a bit … Continue reading

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VAN HALEN – Tattoo

So Van Halen are (finally!) back with a new album 'A Different Kind Of Truth' due in early February (7th in the US) and this song, 'Tattoo' is the lead single. It is very much a family affair with Wolfgang … Continue reading

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ALWAYS THE QUIET ONES – Freak Show

Another new EP, this time from Liverpudlian Quintet Always The Quiet Ones. The band formed in 2010 and have so far gathered a good size following and landed a few tasty support slots with the likes of Deaf Havana and … Continue reading

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ISOLATED ATOMS – Illuminate

Isolated Atoms hark back to a time when indie rock was all low slung basses and dodgy angular hair cuts. Billed as an‘electro rock’ outfit they borrow heavily from Joy Division/ New Order and The Cure to name but two, … Continue reading

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