Tag Archives: EP

Single and EP reviews: TWO BEATS APART, THE STANDARD LAMPS

Posted on June 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

THE STANDARD LAMPS – Mono EP www.thestandardlamps.com A frustrating band name if you want people to find you on Google, The Standard Lamps are a three-piece band who have already landed support slots with The Who and in the autumn … Continue reading →

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EP review: BIG BIG TRAIN – Wassail

Posted on June 2, 2015 by jason

English Electric Recordings [Release date 01.06.15] www.bigbigtrain.com Big Big Train are back with a new four song EP and the first recordings to feature new members, violinist Rachel Hall and Beardfish guitarist Rikard Sjöblom. I have to admit Big Big … Continue reading →

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Album review: KLOGR – Make Your Stand

Posted on May 28, 2015 by david.wilson

Zeta Factory [Release date 27.05.15] When is an EP not an EP? In the case of this one it’s the addition of a 10 track live album that pushes it into album territory and makes this release a good value … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: RED SPEKTOR, MASAMUNE

Posted on May 4, 2015 by david.wilson

EP Review: RED SPEKTOR – Red Spektor Self release (Release date 18.05.15) Red Spektor are a trio from Stoke on Trent who formed in 2012. Red Spektor is a self titled EP with five excellent tracks, if you like psychedelia, … Continue reading →

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EP review: BULLETPROOF ROSE – Loud Hard Fast

Posted on March 13, 2015 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date 27.04.15] If you are looking for some real feel good rock you could do a lot worse than to spin the debut EP, ‘Loud Hard Fast’, by Cumbrian rock band, Bullletproof Rose. Not the most original … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CLIMAX BLUES, THE LUCID DREAM

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason

LUCY MAY – Whirlwind (EP) www.facebook.com/iamlucymay [Released 06/03/15] The PR sheet says there has been a country music revival in the UK and that certainly bears up given the success of artists like Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift (although you … Continue reading →

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EP Reviews: LIGAMENTS, DIGITS, DEATH KINDLY WAITS FOR ME

Posted on January 21, 2015 by david.wilson

EP Review : LIGAMENTS – Ligaments ( Eat Pizza EP ) Self release [Release Date 16/02/2015] So often when putting a new CD in the stereo I am greeted by mediocre, uninteresting and unexciting music. Not today though. Ligaments have … Continue reading →

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EP reviews: UNFORESEEN PROPHECY, CASINO THIEVES, HELLBENT AND HAMMERED

Posted on December 18, 2014 by david.wilson

EP Review : UNFORESEEN PROPHECY – Burn The Skies Self Release [Release Date 05.01.15] Unforeseen Prophecy are a quintet from Gravesend and formed in 2010. Burn The Skies is their second release. The band play metal, hard and heavy with … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: FORGED IN BLACK, INHERIT THE STARS

Posted on October 25, 2014 by david.wilson

EP Review : FORGED IN BLACK – The Exodus Self Release [Release date 01.12.14] Forged in Black from Essex are releasing their first EP this December however under their former name, Merciless Fail, the band released both an album and … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: THE DEAD DAISIES, DIAMOND DAYS

Posted on October 9, 2014 by david.wilson

THE DEAD DAISIES – Face I Love EP Spinefarm Records [Release date – Out Now] The Dead Daisies are a musical collective with a rotating line-up of well-known musicians. In 2014 the line-up consists of founders Jon Stevens (vocals) and … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: DEAD CITY SOULS, CLEAR THE AUDITORIUM

Posted on October 2, 2014 by david.wilson

DEAD CITY SOULS –Dead City Souls EP Self Release [Release date 10.11.14] Dead City Souls release their debut, self titled CD in November, they bill it as a mini album but surely that is an EP? Containing seven tracks, one … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: BERLIN BREAKS, BLACK ACES, JUSTIN LERNER, FLIGHT 49

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

BERLIN BREAKS – Berlin Breaks EP Self Release [Release date - Out now] Berlin Breaks are a brand new band from Salt lake City, Utah. According to their facebook page they were founded this year and, if so, it shows. … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLASTED, LOST GRAVITY, ANOTHER DEAD HERO, BRYAN ADAMS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by david.wilson

BLASTED – Curtain Call Self Release [Release date - Out Now] Blasted are a foursome from Switzerland who formed in 2006. They claim influences from Pantera and Lamb of God and aim to be ‘metal’ as well … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews : WHEN WE WERE WOLVES, TEN PERCENTER, ASA, SHAFT OF STEEL

Posted on August 23, 2014 by david.wilson

WHEN WE WERE WOLVES – Heartless EP Self Release [Release date 22.09.14] When We Were Wolves are a post hardcore fivesome from South Wales. They formed in 2011 and Heartless is their second EP. Later this year they will be … Continue reading →

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News: THE DUNWELLS tour coffee shops ahead of September tour

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

In the run up to their new EP release – ‘Show Me Emotion’ - The Dunwells have a small tour of Cafe Nero coffee shops in various locations around the north of England. 18th Aug – York King Sq – … 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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Quick plays: AMERICAN DOG, ALONE WITH WOLVES

Posted on July 27, 2014 by david.wilson

AMERICAN DOG – Neanderthal Bad Reputation (Release date 19.07.14) American Dog are from Ohio and formed in 1999. They have released many albums, nine to be exact, three of them live albums, and an EP. Neanderthal is their latest and … Continue reading →

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EP review: BEGGARZ FIXX – Rouse The Rabble

Posted on July 15, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date –08.09.14] Hmm, not too sure where to go with this EP. On the one hand the music is good, although nothing to write home about, think any second rate LA band from the late 80’s hair … Continue reading →

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EP review: SECOND RATE ANGELS – The Lost Days

Posted on July 13, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - Out Now] Second Rate Angels are a foursome from Hemel Hempstead and formed in 2011. They have performed at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival and played in support to Breed 77 amongst others. ‘The Lost … Continue reading →

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EP review: SEVENDAZE – SevenDaze

Posted on July 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - out now] Four piece SevenDaze were formed in 2009 by school friends Kenny Jones (vocals), Brett Hill (Bass) and Mike Cook (guitar) joined by Jamie Price Gould on drums. This is their debut EP. The … Continue reading →

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EP review: CHASING LANA – In A World Of Disarray

Posted on July 7, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date – out now] Chasing Lana are a four piece from Melbourne, Australia. They were formed in 2012 by Dave Cutting, singer/songwriter, and play regularly in their home town. This is their first EP with four tracks … Continue reading →

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EP review: GENERATION GRAVEYARD – Lonewolves

Posted on July 7, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date – 21st July 2014] Generation Graveyard are a five-some from London who play hard hitting, punk/black metal. This six track EP, ‘Lonewolves’, is their official debut and it is a very good introduction to the band. … Continue reading →

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EP Review: MONSTER JAW – Get A Tattoo

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Cobra Kitten Records [Release date 30.06.14] Monster Jaw are a trio from the north of England who formed back in 2013. The band was built around frontman and songwriter Mik Davis whose influences range from The Jesus and Mary Chain … Continue reading →

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EP Review: TRIA MERA – Extinction

Posted on May 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Self-release ( Release Date – out now) I have never been to Brisbane in Australia but I have always imagined it to be a happy, sunny place full of happy, sunny people, however after listening to this EP I am … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars interview: AMY SIMPSON

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jason

Amy Simpson is only seventeen yet she has just released the excellent EP ‘Fairytales, Stories & Myths’ and The Huffington Post tipped her as one of their’Ten Artists to Watch’… 1. What have you got planned for the next few … Continue reading →