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Album review: THE SUPER HAPPY FUN CLUB – All Funned Up
Throop Records (released August 5th) www.thesuperhappyfunclub.com This is the band’s second album and made after some difficult personal times for the band members. The album is full of mostly upbeat guitars and seriously addictive choruses and harmony vocals. ‘Move On’ … Continue reading
Album review: M.I.C. – 5th Avenue
Self release via Two Side Moon [Release date January 2013] M.I.C. is the brainchild of Canadian vocalist, guitarist and song-writer Yvon Serre, who over the last 8 years has carved out an AOR niche in China and … Continue reading
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Tagged 5th Avenue, 70's rock, AOR, Canadian Rock, China Rock, M.I.C., melodic rock, Pete Feenstra, pop rock, Yvon Serra
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JAKOB SAMUEL – PastPresent
Sony Entertainment Sweden Jakob Samuel burst onto the international rock scene with The Poodles fifteen years ago and the band hasn’t looked back. The Swede has recorded his first solo album, “PastPresent”, a curveball from the Scandi rock norm… The … Continue reading
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Tagged Jakob Samuel, PastPresent, pop rock, The Poodles
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CHRIS SINGLETON & THE DISTRACTIONS gig review
Wilmington Arms, Islington Wednesday 17th October 2012 Chris Singleton and his band the Distractions were playing their first gig in two years as in-between times he has become a proud dad. The band are the same as when I last … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Singleton, Lady Gasoline, piano, pop rock, The Distractions, Twisted City, Wilmington Arms
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NIK KERSHAW – Ei8ht
Shorthouse Records Nik Kershaw, even today, is known for his pop hits penned in the 80’s. After the release of “The Works” in 1989, the diminutive songwriter called time on his career, concentrating instead on writing songs for others. He … Continue reading
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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Blind Sighted Faith
Concord [Release date 14.01.12] After hearing their excellent single ‘I Could Be King’ (which kicks of their debut album in style) the Dunwells follow this up with a superb debut album. They have just been announced as one of one … Continue reading
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