Tag Archives: alternative rock

Album review: CONNOR BRACKEN AND THE MOTHER LEEDS BAND – Nightbird Motel

Posted on August 26, 2020 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 25.09.20] Based in Astbury Park, New Jersey, Connor Brand (lead guitar and vocals) has a whiff of a look of a young Springsteen. But hometown aside, that’s about where the similarities end – MLB being a blues rock … Continue reading →

EP review: SINKA – F.W.Y.K.

Posted on April 13, 2020 by jason

Facebook [Release date 17.04.20] Sinka are a three piece band hailing from Watford, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Shaun Sewell-Sears, bassist Matt Smith and drummer Jack Wright. Since starting out in 2017 they have played headlining shows in London and Camden Rocks … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MEMBERS – Version

Posted on August 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Cleopatra Records [Release date 16.08.19] I can’t say I know a lot about punk rock mavericks The Members, beyond a vague recollection of their 1979 hit single ‘The Sound Of The Suburbs’, my allegiances back in the 1970′s being firmly … Continue reading →

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EP review: ERICA DRIVE – The Hate, The Hurt, The Healing

Posted on April 18, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

ERICA DRIVE The Hate, The Hurt, The Healing “The Hate, The Hurt, The Healing” is the new four track EP from UK band Erica Drive. With the band having only been together since 2017, they have already developed somewhat of … Continue reading →

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EP review: ALEX JAMES BRIERLEY – Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 12, 2019 by jason

Facebook [Release date 22.02.19] Alex James Brierley released his debut EP ‘Listen’ last year to positive reviews, including a four star review from this reviewer. Fast forward a year and we have a new EP, four songs recorded over the … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CHINAWHITE, CALM FOR THE RESTLESS, DAMIEN O’KANE & RON BLOCK

Posted on July 2, 2018 by jason

CHINAWHITE Different Rockcompany [Release date 14.06.18] Chinawhite have been around for a while and feature in their ranks Peter Cox of Forest Field, Phil Vincent on vocals and Praying Mantis drummer Hans in’t Zandt. Overall it is a mix of prog … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLUE OCTOBER – Islington O2 Academy, 4 March 2017

Posted on March 6, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Shortly before the UK tour, David Randall chatted to Justin Furstenfeld for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. In the first hour of his weekly show, David plays tracks from the current and recent albums whilst asking Justin about the band’s … Continue reading →

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News: BLUE OCTOBER – UK dates and radio interview (February 2017)

Posted on February 26, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted to Blue October mainman Justin Furstenfeld on the eve of their UK visit. This special feature includes tracks from several albums including ‘Home’ (59:40) First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 26 February 2017. Blue October … Continue reading →

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Album review: RAY VAUGHN – Wounded Bird

Posted on November 3, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Rayoso Music [Release date 04.11.16] Having first left his mark on the late 70′s punk rock scene with the band Hostages, San Francisco-based guitarist Ray Vaughn disappeared off the music radar in 1992. Over 20 years later, he returned to … Continue reading →

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Album review: PJ FARLEY – Boutique Sound Frames

Posted on May 11, 2016 by andynathan

Melodic Rock Records [Release Date 20.05.16] Hot on the heels of Trixter’s acclaimed ‘Human Era’ album which was one of 2015’s unexpected treats, bassist PJ Farley has released his debut album, although judging from an album cover in which his … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE NEW BLACK – A Monster’s Life

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [Release date 26.02.16] “A Monster’s Life” is German band’s The New Black fourth release and follows on from the impressive “III : Cut Loose” from 2013. This time around, rather than self-producing again, they have enlisted famed Volbeat … Continue reading →

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Album Review: 21OCTAYNE – 2.0

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [Release date 25.09.15] 21Octayne are back with their sophomore album, thoughtfully titled “2.0”, a mere 16 months after their superb debut “Into The Open”. The line-up for “2.0” remains unchanged apart from the loss of bassist Andrew Lauer…so … Continue reading →

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Album Review: – A LIFE DIVIDED – Human

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [release date 10.04.15] A Life Divided are another one of those European bands that I’ve never heard of but new album “Human” is actually their fifth studio release following on the heels of “The Great Escape” released in … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DEADAUDIOSAINTS, SYREN CITY, APHERIUM

Posted on August 1, 2014 by david.wilson

DEADAUDIOSAINTS The Purge EP Self Release [Release date 01.09.14] DeadAudioSaints are a brand new band from Yorkshire who formed in 2013. They consist of two brothers, Danny and Corey Jones and Tyla-Joe Connett, they use a floating live drummer for … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMIL BULLS – Sacrifice To Venus

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Phil Berisford

AFM Records [Release date 08.08.14] Emil Bulls are a German alternative metal band who I have never heard of even though “Sacrifice To Venus” is their 8th album according to the AFM press release (if you include their acoustic live … Continue reading →