Tag Archives: pop

Album review: BARENAKED LADIES – BNL Rocks Red Rocks

Posted on May 11, 2016 by jason

Concord/Universal [Release date 20.05.16] Barenaked Ladies (BNL) are one of those bands I have heard the name and read the odd album review through the years, but never really heard anything by them. That will change after listening to this … Continue reading →

Album review: FROST* – Falling Satellites

Posted on May 9, 2016 by jason

Inside Out [Release date 27.05.16] This album has been a long time coming as the last Frost* album was 2008′s ‘Experiments In Mass Appeal’ and we even had Jem Godfrey announce the end of the band in 2011, only for … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL GILBERT – I Can Destroy

Posted on May 3, 2016 by petefeenstra

In the Pete Feenstra Feature on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 8 May 2016 at 20:00 GMT, Pete chatted to Paul Gilbert, with tracks from the album ‘I Can Destroy’. More information earMUSIC [Release date 27.05.15] Paul Gilbert is … Continue reading →

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Album review: CHEAP TRICK – Boom Zoom Crazy…Hello

Posted on May 2, 2016 by jason

[Release date 01.14.16] Cheap Trick are back with their first album in a little while, ‘The Latest’ came out back in 2009. They have had a good year to date being inducted to the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: THE CARS, JENNY GILLESPIE

Posted on May 1, 2016 by jason

THE CARS Moving In Stereo: The Best Of Rhino [Release date 06.05.16] This best of is released after a recent box set, ‘The Elektra Years 1978-87′ and covers the same period, with one song – ‘Sad Song’ – from the … Continue reading →

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Album review: FRASER ANDERSON – Under The Cover Of Lightness

Posted on April 29, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Membran [Release date 06.05.16] Fraser Anderson is something of a well-kept secret. Unless you’re a regular Bob Harris listener. A Scot, who relocated to the southwest of France, Fraser Anderson’s 2003 debut ‘… and the girl with the strawberry’ was … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARCELLA DETROIT – Grey Matterz

Posted on April 29, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 22.04.16] Synth = synthetic. Unfortunately, while that was de rigueur in the 80′s, it sounds a little clichéd several decades on. Gray Matterz, is however a reminder of a) what a good songwriter Detroit is, and b) what … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TERRY BROCK – Underworld, Camden, 26 April 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by jason

Tuesday nights are most probably not the best night for a gig unless you are Jeff Lynne, who was playing at bit further east at the O2 Arena. However, for the small and loyal bunch who turned up to see … Continue reading →

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Interview: JON POOLE – THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jason

The Dowling Poole have released their second album, ‘One Hyde Park’, another glorious collection of pop gems recalling greats such as XTC, the Kinks, ELO and the band’s own unique twist. After catching up recently with Willie Dowling, we posed … Continue reading →

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EP reviews: NIAMH CROWTHER, MIKE DEDIC

Posted on April 25, 2016 by jason

NIAMH CROWTHER www.niamhcrowther.com Niamh Crowther came to prominence aged 16, when she beat over 15,000 other young people to claim the prestigious Youth Music Awards in Ireland. She has received lots of airplay on Irish radio and has transferred this … Continue reading →

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Interview: WILLIE DOWLING – THE DOWLING POOLE

Posted on April 23, 2016 by jason

The Dowling Poole have released their second album, ‘One Hyde Park’, another glorious collection of pop gems recalling greats such as XTC, the Kinks, ELO and the band’s own unique twist. Here Jason Ritchie chats to Willie Dowling who gives … Continue reading →

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Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE – Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Colin Blunstone - The Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

The first part of a two-part radio feature was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 3 April. The second part is also available via Mixcloud It must be an age thing, but increasingly I am being … Continue reading →

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Album review: NERINA PALLOT – The Sound And The Fury

Posted on April 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

INgrooves/Idaho Records [Release date 11.09.15] It’s almost a decade since GRTR!’s last dalliance with the hugely underrated Nerina Pallot. 10 years ago it seemed that with her sophomore release, Fires, she was on the verge of becoming one of Britain’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANTHONY PHILLIPS – Private Parts & Pieces I-IV, Wise After The Event, Sides (reissues)

Posted on April 6, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

This complete programme was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in March 2015. Anthony Phillips chats to David Randall about his career, with tracks from his solo albums including “The Missing Links” series and his more recent collaboration … Continue reading →

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Gig review: 80’s INVASION TOUR – Edinburgh Playhouse, 20 March 2016 (Big Country, Midge Ure)

Posted on March 23, 2016 by david.wilson

The 80’s are rapidly becoming the new 60’s in terms of misty eyed nostalgia. The teenagers of the 80’s are now in the 40 to 50 ish bracket with the disposable income (allegedly!) to indulge themselves and relive their teen … Continue reading →

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Album review: SONIFICADE – Despite All The Noise

Posted on March 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Circular Records [Release date 20.05.16] A four piece alternative indie rock band from the Midlands, who won an international unsigned band completion, Sonificade have signed to Scottish label Circular Records for the release their debut album. Recorded at Kasabian’s studio … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: HORSE PARTY, ELIZA NEALS, CHRISTA COUTURE

Posted on March 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

HORSE PARTY Horizons REPEAT Records [Release date 01.04.16] Bury St Edmunds three-piece rockers, fronted by guitarist/singer Ellie Langley have been getting plenty of plaudits over the past 12 months from the likes of 6music, Radio One, and Radio X. Formed … Continue reading →

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Album review: IN ISOLATION – A Certain Fractal Light

Posted on March 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Nottingham based three piece In Isolation – vocalist/guitarist Ryan Swift, guitarist/bassist John Berry, and drummer Tony Ghost – wear their New Romantics influences very openly on their sleeves, but at the same time manage to create a vibrant and current … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE INTERNATIONAL SWINGERS – s/t

Posted on March 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In this hour special, Pete Feenstra chats to James Stevenson about his music (58:39) More at Mixcloud All The Cats Recordings [Release date 06.05.16] The main selling point, I guess, of The International Swingers (putting the Benidorm ‘swingers’ association to … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMMA KING s/t

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 27.05.16] The PR blurb accompanying this eponymous solo release would lead you to believe that the Hull-born singer songwriter has arrived at this point through gigging and experience in Nashville. But there’s a little more depth to the … Continue reading →

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Album review: JUDITH OWEN – Somebody’s Child

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Twanky Records [Release date 06.05.16] Pianist-singer-songwriter Judith Owen has come up with just about the perfect ‘easy listening’ album. Genre hopping, from the influences of the very best from Laurel Canyon to Stevie Wonder and everything in between, she puts … Continue reading →

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Album review: BRUCE FOXTON – Smash The Clock

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Pledge Music [20.05.16] I have to admit to not being a Jam aficionado, or of Paul Weller for that matter. Like everyone I’m familiar with the Jam hits, and have dabbled in some of Weller’s solo releases, and while there’s … Continue reading →

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News: COLIN BLUNSTONE UK Tour Dates April 2016 and Interview

Posted on March 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 3 April (Part 1) and Sunday 10 April (Part 2) at 18:00 GMT Colin Blunstone chatted to Get Ready to ROCK! about his career, with tracks from The Zombies and his solo albums. This interview edit discusses recent … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DOWLING POOLE – One Hyde Park

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jason

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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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Light Up The Sky

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jason

Concord Records [Release date 26.02.16] The Dunwells debut album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’ is a firm favourite in my collection and there has been high anticipation for this follow-up. It has been a few years in the making, with the band … Continue reading →