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Tag Archives: EP
EP review: ATTIC THEORY – The Sign of An Active Mind
ThunderGun Records [Release date 27.11.20] Crowned ‘Best New Band’ at Planet Rock Radio’s ‘The Rocks 2020’ awards, Attic Theory have released a couple of singles ahead of this EP. Since forming in late 2017, Attic Theory have supported the likes … Continue reading
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Tagged alt rock, ALTER BRIDGE, Attic Theory, EP, grunge, review, rock, Sign of An Active Mind
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EP Review: NUCLEAR POWER TRIO – A Clear And Present Rager
Metal Blade Records [ 30.10.20] Forget G20 summits or G7’S for that matter, where better for three world leaders to meet up but in a recording studio in Colorado. The premise of this EP is that Donald Trump (guitar), Vladimir … Continue reading
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Tagged Allegaeon, CD, Cephalic Carnage, Donald Trump, EP, funk, Greg Burgess, Havok, Kim Jong Un, metal, Nick Schendzielos, Nuclear Power Trio, Pete Webber, Pyongyang, rock, Vladimir Putin
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EP review: MADRE SUN – The Speed of Light
Facebook [Release date24.07.20] Madre Son was formed by brothers Eduardo (bass, vocals) and Matt Cavina (guitar), along with guitarist Tyson Schenker (son of Michael). They are joined on the EP by drummer Flipi Stipp. They certainly have rock pedigree and … Continue reading
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Tagged EP, hard rock, melodic, Michael Schenker, modern rock, review, rock, The Speed of Light, Tyson Schenker
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Rising Stars: HM JOHNSEN
HM Johnsen is an experimental Indie/Rock Artist from Norway– a singer-songwriter who embraces many styles whilst still managing to stay true to himself and his musical and lyrical vision. On September 4 he released his latest single ‘Stay Within Range’ … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, EP, HM Johnsen, indie, interview, Rising Stars, rock, Serenity, single, Stay Within Range
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EP review: GALLOWS CIRCUS – II
Facebook [Release date 25.09.20] Kent based Gallows Circus are a relatively new band, having formed in 2016. The line-up consist of vocalist Ian Day, bassist Richard Tunbridge, guitarist Ben Attwood and drummer Steve Kitchener. Six songs on the EP, although … Continue reading
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Tagged blues rock, EP, Gallows Circus, hard rock, new wave classic rock, review, rock
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EP review: BLACK LESION – Mindless Feeding Device
Facebook [Release date 14.08.20] Black Lesion are a three-piece hard-rock band from Edinburgh, who had managed a few live dates under their belts before the pandemic struck. It is very frustrating and sad in equal measures that bands, particularly up … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alt rock, Black Lesion, EP, grunge, Mindless Feeding Device, modern rock, review, rock
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EP review: THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS
Mascot Records [Release date 21.08.20] The Georgia Thunderbolts hail from Rome, Georgia, and comprise vocalist TJ Lyle, Riley Couzzourt (guitar), Logan Tolbert (guitar), Zach Everett (bass, harmony vocals, keys), and Bristol Perry (drums). Friends since high school, the band have … Continue reading
EP review: SEMISONIC – You’re Not Alone
Order link [Release date 18.09.20] Back in 2001 Semisonic went on hiatus before returning in 2017 with a series of shows. In between times singer and main songwriter Dan Wilson enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter and producer for … Continue reading
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Tagged alt rock, EP, indie pop, melodic, pop, pop rock, review, Semisonic, You’re Not Alone
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EP review: LAURA EVANS – Running Back To You
Rosie Music [Release date 31.07.20] Laura Evans has released a couple of singles earlier this year – the EP’s title track and ‘Drag Me Back In’ – both of which are on this five song EP. Laura Evans has been … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, country, EP, Laura Evans, pop, review, Running Back To You, singer songwriter
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EP review: MOONLIGHT DESIRES – At The Movies
Infamous Butcher Records [Release date 17.07.20] Moonlight Desires are a covers band hailing from Canada and their 2017 release, ‘Just The Hits 1981-85′ was good fun. This time they are still on a covers theme, going back to the 1980′s … Continue reading
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Tagged At The Movies, Covers, Cyndi Lauper, EP, Eric Carmen, films, melodic, Moonlight Desires, Peter Cetera, review, rock, Simple Minds
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EP review: COUNCIL, MARISA AND THE MOTHS
Website [Release date 23.06.20] Council is made up of 3 brothers and they are based out of NYC now. They have gone the organic route by building up a fan base by interacting with them, playing plenty of live shows … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, Bastille, Council, electronica, EP, Get Numb, Imagine Dragons, Marisa And The Moths, melodic, modern rock, pop, review, rock, Stripped
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EP review: DEAD REYNOLDS – Frontier
The Fort Records [Release date 19.06.20] Dead Reynolds have already released one EP prior to this one, plus have gained airplay on the likes of Kerrang! Radio and our very own GRTR! Radio. Live wise they have supported the likes … Continue reading
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Tagged alt rock, Dead Reynolds, Deaf Havana, EP, Frontier, indie, Mallory Knox, review, rock
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EP review: ROXY GIRLS – A Wealth Of Information
Bandcamp [Release date 05.06.20] Sometimes you just need something that serves up no frills thrills, just full on, straight ahead adrenaline soaked excitement. Roxy Girls bring you just that. This total blast of an EP brings seven perfectly formed and … Continue reading
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Tagged A Wealth Of Information, EP, indie, review, rock, Roxy Girls, Talking Heads, XTC
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EP review: FROST* – Others
Inside Out [Release date 05.06.20] Frost* mastermind Jem Godfrey, along with Nathan King (Level 42) and John Mitchell (Lonely Robot, Kino), are back with a new EP ‘Others’ and a new album, ’13 Winters’, is set to follow in the … Continue reading
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Tagged electronic, EP, Frost*, Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell, Lonely Robot, melodic, Others, progressive, review, rock
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EP review: KAROBELA – Karobela
Facebook [Release date 05.06.20] The Avengers are no more, scattered to the winds and the world needs saviours. Who will fill the huge gap? The cry goes up and an answer comes as four remarkable individuals rise and meet, put … Continue reading
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Tagged EP, indie rock, Joan Jett, Karobela, melodic, review, rock, self-titled
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EP review: CADENCE NOIR – A Reckless Endeavour
Indie [Release date 20.06.20] There’s something so blissfully wild and earthy about Cadence Noir as they join great bands like The Levellers in mixing folk and punk into a heady brew that will make you dance uncontrollably. This new seven … Continue reading
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Tagged A Reckless Endeavour, Cadence Noir, EP, folk rock, Levellers, punk folk, review
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EP review: THE LICKERISH QUARTET – Threesome Vol. 1
Lickerish Quartet/Label Logic [Release date 15.05.20] The Lickerish Quartet formed in 2017, featuring former Jellyfish members Roger Manning Jnr. (Imperial Drag), Eric Dover (Slash’s Snakepit, Alice Cooper, Imperial Drag) and Tim Smith. All three of them toured in support of … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheap Trick, ELO, EP, Jellyfish, melodic, pop rock, power pop, quirky pop, review, SPARKS, the Lickerish Quartet
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EP review: SVEN GALI, HANNAH WICKLUND
RFL Records [Release date 12.06.20] Sven Gali started out in the late 80’s as a covers band before releasing their self-titled debut in 1992, which earned them a gold disc in their native Canada. Sadly grunge appeared to spell an … Continue reading
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Tagged 3, acoustic, alt rock, EP, grunge, Hannah Wicklund, hard rock, review, roots, singer, songwriter, Sven Gali, The Inbetween
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EP review: CHAOS MAGIC – Desert Rose
Frontiers [Release date 08.05.20] A meeting of minds and talent, Chilean outfit Chaos Magic are an exciting prospect who have managed to blaze their way into many a Symphonic Rock fans heart. With two albums under their belt (the self-titled … Continue reading
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Tagged Chaos Magic, Covers, Desert Rose, EP, Faith No More, Frontiers, melodic, review, Sting, symphonic metal
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EP review: SINKA – F.W.Y.K.
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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Tagged album, alternative, alternative rock, debut, EP, FWYK, review, rock, Sinka
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EP review: BOOTYARD BANDITS – The Very Best Of
Facebook [Release date 17.04.20] The Bootyard Bands may play country rock/Wild West music and give the impression they hail from the US, when in fact they are from Worcester UK. Touring wise they have supported the likes of Massive Wagons … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Stone Cherry, Bootyard Bandits, country rock, EP, Massive Wagons, review, rock, very best of
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EP Review: BOMBS OF HADES – Phantom Bell
Black Lodge [Release date 17.04.20] Bombs Of Hades originally formed back in 2002 to party and play Crusty Death Metal (a new genre on me!) and have over the years released several albums and EP’s whilst honing their sound. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Bombs Of Hades, Death Metal, EP, Lemmy, metal, Motorhead, Orgasmatron, Phantom Bell, rock
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EP review: YAKIMA – Go Virtually
[Release date 03.04.20] Yakima are a four piece consisting of John Houston (guitar & vocals), Neil McArthur (bass & vocals), Paul Bradley (guitar) and Kay McLaren (drums & percussion). The words lo-fi and dreamy pop get mentioned in articles about … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Star, dreamy pop, EP, indie pop, lo-fi, melodic, review, The Byrds, Yakima
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EP review: FELIX RABIN – Pogboy
Indie [Release date 17.04.20] French born guitarist Felix Rabin has packed a lot into his career to date, being spotted as a talent by Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz festival, supporting Wishbone Ash on their mammoth 2018 tour and … Continue reading
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Tagged blues rock, EP, Felix Rabin, guitarist, jazz, Pogboy, review, rock
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EP review: SILVERTHORNE – Tear The Sky Wide Open
Golden Robot Records [Release date 21.02.20] We’ve not heard much from Pete Shoulder since the last Union album, a band he formed in tandem with Thunder’s Luke Morley. Now he’s back with Silverthorne where he is joined by drummer Brian … Continue reading
