Tag Archives: rock

Book review: On track…THE DIVINE COMEDY by Alan Draper

Posted on May 11, 2024 by jason

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 29.02.24] At end of the 1980s Neil Hannon formed his first line-up of The Divine Comedy. In 1989, he signed a deal with independent label, Setanta Records, which led to The Divine Comedy becoming the label’s … Continue reading →

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EP review: REVENANT – What A Time To Be Alive

Posted on May 10, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 10.05.24] Revenant are a new band, although the band’s members have plenty of musical experience, with Sugarman Sam (vocals, guitars) and Matthew Hudson (guitars) both previously in the Dead Jackals. They are joined bassist Robin Nutley and drummer Carl D. … Continue reading →

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News: Albums Of The Month (January – March 2024)

Posted on May 8, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

MYRATH Karma (earMUSIC) They have big songs and even bigger ideas on how to present them live and are not short on confidence in their collective abilities, and rightly so. ‘Karma’ will only serve to further the Myrath cause … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WALTER TROUT – The Alhambra Theater, Paris, 30 April 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by petefeenstra

Walter Trout in Paris is an opportunity not to be missed and so it proves as Walter and his road tested band bring a capacity seated audience to its feet On a personal note it’s 35 years since I first … Continue reading →

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EP review: LITTLE FIREWORKS – Where Did the Light Go

Posted on April 30, 2024 by jason

Instagram [Release date 12.04.24] Little Fireworks are Scott Viney & Pierce Kavanagh, two lifelong friends from London who have been writing music together for over 7 years, in different projects, across various roles. Like many bands, the 2020 pandemic played … Continue reading →

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News: ATLANTIC, THE ALARM, THE DEAD DAISIES (May 2024)

Posted on April 30, 2024 by jason

Focus - HRH PROG VI - Pwlhelli, North Wales, 17-18 November 2017

Atlantic release their second album ‘Another World’ through Escape Music on June 21. The band’s first album ‘Power’ was released in 1994 and featured Phil Bates (ex-ELO Part 2) on vocals. Simon Harrison remains from that line-up teaming up with … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MILK MEN – Holy Cow!

Posted on April 28, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 03.05.24] The Milk Men comprise of former Pirates drummer Mike Roberts, Lloyd Green (son of guitar legend Mick Green, also a member of the Pirates in the past) on bass, vocalist Jamie Smy, and guitarist Adam Norsworthy … Continue reading →

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Album review: QUINN SULLIVAN – Salvation

Posted on April 21, 2024 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 07.06.24] Quinn Sullivan’s “Salvation” is a guitar driven white boy soul album, with jagged edged funk and fleeting blues influences. It’s a well crafted album that pushes Quinn Sullivan further into a singer-songwriter direction with a broad … Continue reading →

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EP review: ROOM11 – We All Fall Down

Posted on April 14, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 03.05.24] ROOM11 are an eclectic power duo from South London whose debut release is this EP, ‘We All Fall Down’. In a very short time, ROOM11 has managed to achieve a unique sound that incorporates an old-school … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track…THE POLICE – Every Album, Every Song by Peter Braidis

Posted on April 14, 2024 by jason

The Police On Track Every Album, Every Song

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 12.04.24] Forming when punk was starting to become a force, The Police – drummer Stuart Copeland, vocalist/bassist Sting and guitarist Andy Summers – released five albums between 1978 and 1983, coupled with a succession of hit … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT – Ghost Stories

Posted on April 12, 2024 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 12.04.24] Blue Öyster Cult have always been an enigma and this ‘new’ album continues that trend, or as the press blurb states – “This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one … Continue reading →

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Album review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – Olustee

Posted on April 10, 2024 by petefeenstra

Alligator [Release date 23.02.24] JJ Grey & Mofro’s tenth album ‘Olustee’ is a heartfelt journey through the musical swamp lands of North Florida, though the various story telling themes routed in the past, present and fired by his fertile imagination, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE – Hot Nostalgia Radio

Posted on April 5, 2024 by petefeenstra

Grow Vision [Release date 03.05.24] And suddenly everybody is rediscovering their pop roots. In many ways Beaux Gris Gris’s ‘Hot Nostalgia Radio’ is the perfect title for an album which celebrates the art of songwriting and is fuelled by the … Continue reading →

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Album review: FOGHAT – Slow Ride – Live In Concert

Posted on March 29, 2024 by jason

Cleopatra [Release date 05.04.24] British band Foghat, who were formed by members of Savoy Brown and Black Cat Bones in the early, have produced some of the finest blues/rock ever laid to record over the years, and some live albums … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged blues, blues rock, boogie, CD, classic rock, DVD, Foghat, Lonesome Dave Peverett, review, rock, Roger Earl, Slow Ride - Live In Concert | Leave a comment

News: ARMORED SAINT, SKID ROW, ANTHRAX (April 2024)

Posted on March 28, 2024 by jason

HALESTORM- Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 13 March 2022

ABBA release a 50th anniversary edition of their ‘Waterloo’ album on April 5 via Polar Music International. The reissue will include a limited edition box set of three vinyl singles originally released in 1974. Anvil release their new album ‘One And Only’ via AFM Records on … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKTOP MOJO – Pollen

Posted on March 28, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 05.04.24] This reviewer loved Blacktop Mojo’s last album, 2021′s self-titled release and expectations are high for this new one. The band’s line-up has had one change since with guitarist Chuck Wepfer being replaced by Malcolm Booher. He joins the … Continue reading →

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Feature: DANNY VAUGHN at Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden, May 24 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 by jason

A new venture at a smaller venue is the focus of our feature and emphasising the continuing importance of grass roots music promotion… Feature by Jason Ritchie Not content with photographing rock and roll artists under his Mart’s Arts Photography … Continue reading →

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Album review: PROG COLLECTIVE – Dark Encounters

Posted on March 11, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

Purple Pyramid/Cleopatra Records [Release date 29.03.24] If this is “dark prog” then dark prog sounds to me like jazz/rock fusion. Once you are past the descriptors, a look at the cast list suggests this might be a rather tasty fusion … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE BLACKOUT – SWG 3, Glasgow – 20th February 2024

Posted on March 10, 2024 by david.wilson

Almost exactly 9 years ago I dragged myself along to The Garage in Glasgow to say farewell to The Blackout as they became another victim of the corporate music machine. That night was all the more bittersweet as it served … Continue reading →

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Album review: MYRATH – Karma

Posted on March 10, 2024 by david.wilson

earMUSIC [Release date 08.03.24] I was a fairly late convert to the Myrath cause, only really becoming aware of the band with the release of their ‘Live At Carthage’ album in 2020. Delving into their back catalogue I found an … Continue reading →

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EP review: EDIT THE TIDE – Reflections In Sound

Posted on March 4, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 26.04.24] Bridgend’s Edit The Tide emerged in April 2023 and are now poised to make a big splash with their inaugural EP, ‘Reflections in Sound’ this April 2024. Comprising accomplished musicians who’ve shared stages with rock giants, their … Continue reading →

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News: EPICA, KATE BUSH, LOVERBOY (March 2024)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by jason

THOSE DAMN CROWS – Islington Assembly Hall, London – 24th February 2023

Jon Anderson’s 1988 album ‘In The City Of Angels’, is to be reissued on May 3 through the Floating World/Voiceprint. Babylon A.D. release their new studio album ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ in May. Sebastian Bach releases his latest solo album, ‘Child Within … Continue reading →

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Album review : HEKZ – Terra Nova

Posted on March 1, 2024 by petefeenstra

BMH Audio [Release date: 03.11.23] ‘Terra Nova’ is a British prog rock band Hekz’s first release for 5 years and is a concept album that deals with overcoming different elements of the psyche to realize our potential and become who … Continue reading →

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Album review: ZZEBRA – Hungry Horse (Live In Germany 1975)

Posted on February 19, 2024 by jason

MIG Music [Release date 13.12.23] Fusion/prog rock band Zzebra recorded two studio albums in the mid 70s (and a 3rd in 1975 that remained unreleased for 35 years), and some wonderful music that should have been much more in the public … Continue reading →

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Album review: MEDICINE HEAD – Heartwork

Posted on February 17, 2024 by petefeenstra

John Fiddler chatted to Pete Feenstra about the album ‘Heartwork’ First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 18 February. Living Room Records (digital) Talking Elephant (CD) [Release date : 23.02.24] John Fiddler’s Medicine Head enjoyed a merited comeback … Continue reading →