Tag Archives: pop rock

Quick plays: PAPERNUT CAMBRIDGE, SULFUR CITY, KING MUD

Posted on May 30, 2016 by jason

PAPERNUT CAMBRIDGE Love The Things Your Lover Loves An album full of trippy, bubblegum pop – these types of bands were ubiquitous in the ‘70s, think early Small Faces with Steve Mariott-type, easy-on-the-ears ditties (though not his pipes) but you … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JEFF LYNNE’S ELO – 02 Arena, London, 20 April 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by andynathan
JEFF LYNNE

For most of the past 30 years the notion that the Electric Light Orchestra would be selling out a 14 date UK arena tour would have seemed preposterous. Always derided by critics and seen as uncool, since their creative juices … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DOWLING POOLE – One Hyde Park

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jason
THE DOWLING POOLE - One Hyde Park

369 Music www.thedowlingpoole.com [Released 08.04.16] The Dowling Poole’s 2014 debut album ‘Bleak Strategies’ easily made my year end top 10, so this new album has a lot to live up to. Based around the duo of Willie Dowling (Jackdaw4/the Grip/the … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DAVID LOCKE, DERIAN CROSS, TESS OF THE CIRCLE

Posted on February 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ
DAVID LOCKE Transitions

DAVID LOCKE Transitions [Release date 05.15] www.davidlocke.co.uk David Locke is another guitar journeymen but the difference between his production values and the Derian Cross album (see below) are palpable. A lot of time and effort has evidently gone into making … Continue reading →

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Album review: JEFF LYNNE’S ELO – Alone In The Universe

Posted on November 13, 2015 by jason
JEFF LYNNE

Colombia/Sony [Release date 13.11.15] To say I was looking forward to this is an understatement! It has been fourteen years since the last album under the ELO name, 2001′s ‘Zoom’ and there was the album of cover versions of long … Continue reading →

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News: DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION, Edgar Winter interview features – Sunday 25 October 2015

Posted on October 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Downes Braide Association

Pop rock duo Geoff Downes and Chris Braide release their second album as Downes Braide Association (DBA) on 6 November.  Downes is best known as the keyboard maestro with bands like Asia and Yes whilst Chris Braide has written for … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: TOM MORIARTY, WE GHOSTS, SOLEY MOURNING

Posted on June 10, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
TOM MORIARTY The Road

TOM MORIARTY The Road Driftwood Records [Release date 03.08.15] London-based singer songwriter Tom Moriarty released his debut album Fire In The Doll’s House (2012) to critical acclaim garnering Radio 2 play listing and 4 star reviews from the mainstream press.  … Continue reading →

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Album review: NELSON – Peace Out

Posted on May 28, 2015 by andynathan
NELSON - Peace Out

Frontiers Records [Release Date 15.05.15] I was beginning to wonder if Nelson’s excellent comeback album Lightning Strikes Twice was also to be their swansong as a recording entity, but nearly five years on the immaculately coiffed twins are back with … Continue reading →

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Album review: Access All Areas – HATFIELD AND THE NORTH, SAD CAFE, RICK WAKEMAN

Posted on April 20, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
Hatfield And The North - Access All Areas

Edsel [Release date 30.03.15] ‘Access All Areas’ is a new series from Edsel culled from the 1980 ‘Rockstage’ and 1990s ‘Bedrock’ Central TV series.   Although many of these live sets have appeared previously, it takes Edsel to produce the definitive … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BEND SINISTER, GANDALF’S FIST, DAVID BRONSON, THE KORGIS

Posted on November 9, 2014 by jason
Bend Sinister - Animals

BEND SINISTER Animals FU:Music [Released 11.03.14] Canadian four piece whose album has been out since earlier this year and they create a massive wall of sound. Case in point being the eight minute epic opener ‘Best Of You’ that has … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JOHN FORRESTER, FYRE!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by jason
John Forrester

JOHN FORRESTER – Outsider Irregular Records www.forrester.uk.com [Released 27.10.14] This is the third solo album from John Forrester who plays bass in the Outcast band and bass/double-bass with Robb Johnson. On this album John Forrester provides the vocals, bass and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE TREWS – The Trews

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jason
The Trews

[Release date 29.04.14] The Trews are, like Collective Soul, a band who have released a string of enjoyable albums yet fly mostly unnoticed under the mainstream musical radar. I only knew this album was out when it was given away … Continue reading →

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Single & EP reviews: PICTUREHOUSE, BLINK

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jason

PICTUREHOUSE – Some Night She Will Be Mine Cherry Red Records [Released 29.09.14] PictureHouse release another single of their rather good comeback album ‘Evolution’. They have already released two singles off the album, ‘Rules of Science’ (which garnered airplay on … Continue reading →

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News: THE DUNWELLS tour coffee shops ahead of September tour

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Dunwells

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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Interview: 10Q’s with Wille Dowling of THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jason
The Dowling Poole

The Dowling Poole feature Willie Dowling (ex-Jackdaw4/Honeycrack) and Jon Poole (ex-Cardiacs). They have released their debut album, ‘Bleak Strategies’ and they have recently played a series of Pledger gigs as part of their recent Pledge Music campaign to fund the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: POLYPHONIC SPREE Clapham Grand, Friday 6th June 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by jason

First time at the Clapham Grand, a regal Victorian theatre that was refurbished back in 2010 (although the carpets have that student union feel underfoot) and has seen legends like Charlie Chaplin grace its stage. Impressive venue and a good … Continue reading →

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Album review: PICTUREHOUSE – Evolution

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jason
PictureHouse - Evolution

Cherry Red Records [Release date 04.08.14] Irish band PictureHouse enjoyed success in their homeland during the 1990’s and early 2000’s, reuniting recently after a ten year break. This album was released in Ireland last year and now gets a UK … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: KJETIL BY featuring ROBIN BECK,LEXIE GREEN, JON ALLEN

Posted on May 6, 2014 by jason
Kjetil By -feat. ROBIN BECK - Better Days

KJETIL BY featuring ROBIN BECK – Better Days www.kjetilby.com This is the fourth solo album from Norwegian guitarist Kjetil and the songs on this album are all co-written with Claudia Scott. His biggest coup is enlisting the help of Robin … Continue reading →

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Album review: SUEDE – Royal Albert Hall, 24 March 2010

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jason

Edsel Records [12.05.14] CD/DVD This is a rather special live recording on two counts, first it was one of the annual gigs at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust and secondly Suede were asked to reform especially … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE RADIO SUN – Wrong Things Right

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jason

MelodicRock Records [Released 19.05.14] The Radio Sun may be releasing their debut album, however the keen pop rock fan will notice that the core of the band were in the much missed Square One (vocalist Jason Old, guitarist Steve Janevski … Continue reading →

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Album review: LINDA & THE PUNCH – Obsession

Posted on March 27, 2014 by jason
Linda & The Punch - Obsession

Escape Music www.escape-music.com [Release date 28.03.14] Linda & The Punch are built around 21 year old vocalist Linda and what gives her a headstart on many rivals is that famed producer/musician Michael Voss (Silver/Michael Schenker) is involved. Voss also lends … Continue reading →

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Album review: CIRCA ZERO – Circus Hero

Posted on March 21, 2014 by jason
Circa Zero - Circus Hero

429 Records www.429records.com [Release date 31.03.14] An interesting collaboration between former Police guitarist Andy Summers (who is now 71 years old yet looks just turned 60!) and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Rob Giles. Interestingly Summers says writing with Giles has been the most … Continue reading →

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Album Review: DAUGHTRY – Baptized (Deluxe Edition)

Posted on March 8, 2014 by andynathan
Daughtry- Baptized

19/RCA Records [Release Date 17.02.14] It may surprise those of us on this side of the pond, but the USA’s X Factor equivalent American Idol does occasionally spawn credible rock acts among the manufactured pop dross. One alumnus from the … Continue reading →

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DVD review: JULIAN LENNON – Through The Picture Window

Posted on February 15, 2014 by jason

www.julianlennon.com This is a fascinating DVD, although you can get lost in the novel menu set up based on an art gallery. The DVD features his latest album ‘Through The Picture Window’, which has been turned into a visual album … Continue reading →

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Quick Plays: DAVID GATES, MISTRESS, CRASHDIET, REINXEED, SAVATAGE

Posted on October 27, 2013 by jason

MISTRESS  Loveteaser www.reverbnation.com/mistressrockband New Zealand band Mistress wants to bring back that 80’s hair metal sound…on a £2.53 budget judging by the sound. Mind you legendary producer Beau Hill does remix one song on here, ‘She’s A Sinner’. Siggy Signal … Continue reading →

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