Tag Archives: pop

Quick plays: PETER FRAMPTON, FRANCO AND THE DREADNOUGHT, ARCELIA

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jason
Franco And The Dreadnought

PETER FRAMPTON – Hummingbird In A Box Red/Sony Music [Released 07.07.14] Peter Frampton has seen his popularity increase of late following a couple of recent, well received studio albums backed by relentless touring (at the time of writing he’s touring … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HALL AND OATES – Hammersmith Apollo, 11 July 2014

Posted on July 12, 2014 by jason

At a sold out Apollo it was a chance to witness musical legends Daryl Hall and John Oates, the most successful duo in US chart history, even surpassing the Everly Brothers. They can still draw a crowd (all the UK … Continue reading →

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Album review: AISLING JARVIS – A Handful Of Bad Ideas

Posted on July 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
AISLING JARVIS - A Handful Of Bad Ideas

BEO Records [Release date 01.09.14] From the opening lines of the addictive opening number ‘Your Shoes Don’t Fit’, there’s no doubt that singer songwriter Aisling Jarvis hails from the Emerald Isle with that distinctive and captivating brogue shining through. With … Continue reading →

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News: Cherry Red showcase in July – win featured albums!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Cherry Red Records

The latest showcase for the Cherry Red group of record labels offers listeners a chance to win six of the featured albums! Listen in and then follow the link to our competition page.  Competition closes 23:59 BST (GMT+1) 27 July. … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE YOUNG FOLK – The Little Battle

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jason
The Young Folk - The Little Battle

Pixie Pace Records [Released 08.09.14] Having witnessed an excellent gig by the band earlier this year in London I was looking forward to hearing their debut release. The band consists of Anthony Furey (vocals/guitar), Tony McCaughlin (bass/mandolin/vocals), Paul Butler (keyboards/vocals) … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DOWLING POOLE – Bleak Strategies

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jason
The Dowling Poole - Bleak Strategies

369 Records [Release date:  11.08.14] https://www.facebook.com/TheDowlingPoole Not a Drowning Pool tribute band but the latest poprocktastic creation from Willie Dowling (Honeycrack/Jackdaw4) and his co-collaborator Jon Poole (ex-Cardiacs). They have funded this via Pledge Music and they sing and play all … Continue reading →

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DVD review: PETER GABRIEL – Back To Front: Live in London

Posted on June 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Peter Gabriel - Back To Front Live in London

Eagle Rock [Release date 23.06.14] While Steve Hackett has been doing a stunning job of breathing fresh life into the early Genesis back catalogue, Peter Gabriel has been backtracking a mere 25 years to similar acclaim.  In his case, to … Continue reading →

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Album review: JUDIE TZUKE – Song Club

Posted on June 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Judie Tzuke - Song Club

www.tzuke.com Judie Tzuke is more prolific than ever these days, and always on the lookout to collaborate with up and coming talent.  And one opportunity she’s offered fans – via her website – is access to a monthly brand-new and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JUDIE TZUKE – The Lowry, Salford, 7 June 2014

Posted on June 8, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Judie Tzuke - The Lowry, Salford, 7 June 2014

Judie’s Woman Overboard tour has been ill-fated in a number of respects – firstly the album won’t now be available until the autumn, and secondly several dates had to be postponed as a result of her contracting a throat infection. … 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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Album review: TODD RUNDGREN – Reissues

Posted on May 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Todd Rundgren - Something Anything

Edsel Records [Release date 19.05.14] Just when you thought it was safe to avoid further Todd Rundgren re-issues, along come another three. The first thing to say is that Edsel always do a marvellous job with their packaging.  Yes these … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars interview: AMY SIMPSON

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jason
Amy Simpson

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 →

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Album review: CHRIS BRAIDE – Fifty Dollar Planets And Twenty Cent Stars

Posted on May 25, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Chris Braide - Fifty Dollar Planets And Twenty Cent Stars

Cherry Red Records [Release date 05.05.14] Towards the end of 2012 Chris Braide and Geoff Downes released an album that may forever be termed “one that got away”.  DBA’s ‘Pictures Of You’ was arguably one of the best albums of … Continue reading →

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Singles and EP reviews: THE YOUNG FOLK, AMY SIMPSON, UNISONIC

Posted on May 12, 2014 by jason

THE YOUNG FOLK – Way Home Pixie Pace Records [Released 26.05.14] www.theyoungfolk.com Dublin based alt-folk band The Young Folk release their debut UK single and feature Anthony Furey (son of George from the legendary the Fureys & Davy Arthur). This … Continue reading →

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Album review: MY FAVOURITE RUNNER UP – Crossroads

Posted on April 23, 2014 by david.wilson
MY FAVOURITE RUNNER UP – Crossroads

Self-release [Release date – 17.02.14] South Wales for some reason is a bit of a hot bed for young pop punk bands and My Favourite Runner Up are another name to add to the list. The band, I suspect, have … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 14 April 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by david.wilson
Ginger Wildheart

Monday nights should be quiet, sober affairs. First day back at work after the weekend, one should spend Monday evenings resting after a long day and looking to the week ahead and to the next weekend in which you can … Continue reading →

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Book review: RADIO CAROLINE – The True Story Of The Boat That Rocked – Ray Clark

Posted on March 15, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Radio Caroline - The True Story of the Boat that Rocked - Ray Clark

Easter Sunday, 2024 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio recreates the sound of the sixties celebrating the 60th anniversary of pop radio pioneer Radio Caroline. “The Eclectic Mix”, Sunday 31 March, 18:00 GMT The History Press [Publication date 03.02.14] 256pp, paperback … Continue reading →

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Album review – GINGER WILDHEART – Albion

Posted on March 12, 2014 by david.wilson

        Round Records (Release date – 31.03.14) For many years Ginger Wildheart has been at the forefront of rock. Whether with The Wildhearts, solo or in one of his countless side projects he has never been scared … Continue reading →

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DVD review: SUZANNE VEGA – Solitude Standing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Suzanne Vega - Solitude Standing

Wienerworld [Release date 24.03.14] Timed for release to coincide with Vega’s new studio album Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles (presumably to freeload on the coat-tails of that album’s publicity) this DVD finds Suzanne Vega performing at … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELEANOR McEVOY – Stuff

Posted on March 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Eleanor McEvoy - Stuff

Moscodisc [Release date 12.05.14] Compilations can be hit and miss affairs but Eleanor McEvoy’s got the balance just about right on 11 track ‘sampler’ that includes something for everyone by way of collaborations, single remixes and B-sides, and even some … 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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News: Ex-Nightwish singer ANETTE OLZON chats to Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Posted on March 6, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Anette Olzon

Sunday 9 March, 22:00 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio In this week’s ‘Assume The Position’, David Randall chats to Anette Olzon about her new album, and plays tracks from ‘Shine’. GRTR! Reviewer Pete Whalley described the album as a contender … Continue reading →

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Album review: 10cc – Live In Concert (Clever Clogs)

Posted on March 6, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
10cc - Live In Concert Clever Clogs

Wienerworld [Release date 10.03.14] For the past few years Graham Gouldman has been touring “with friends” and keeping alive his 10cc legacy, bolstered with his own early history as tunesmith to The Yardbirds and The Hollies amongst others.  This 2007 … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANETTE OLZON – Shine

Posted on February 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Anette Olzon - Shine

Interview edit: Anette Olzon, 26 February 2014 The full interview is featured in ‘Assume The Position’ Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 9 March, 22:00 GMT More information earMUSIC [Release date 31.03.14] For those who don’t pick their fruit from … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: PRINCE & 3RDEYEGIRL, LISBEE STAINTON, PICTUREHOUSE, JOHN LENNON McCULLAGH

Posted on February 15, 2014 by jason

PRINCE & 3RDEYEGIRL – Pretzelbodylogic www.3rdeyegirl.com Prince has been playing a series of last minute gigs in London under the ‘Hit And Run’ moniker, ranging from intimate venues to the larger Shepherd’s Bush Empore. This is his new musical project, … Continue reading →

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