Tag Archives: rock

Album review: CATS IN SPACE – Time Machine

Posted on October 25, 2024 by jason

Esoteric Antenna [Release date 25.10.24] Studio album number six for Cats In Space, their third with vocalist Damien Edwards and first for new label Esoteric Antenna, part of the Cherry Red Records empire. Opening with the title track, we have … Continue reading →

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Single review: GYPSY PISTOLEROS – Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros

Posted on October 25, 2024 by jason

Earache Records [Release date 25.10.24] Gypsy Pistoleros are on an upward trajectory and one that is well deserved as they have certainly put their heart and soul into both many live shows, but also this new single and album of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CATS IN SPACE – The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell, 16 October 2024

Posted on October 17, 2024 by jason

CATS IN SPACE- Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell, 20 July 2023

First time in the Wilde Theatre, part of the South Hill Park complex that includes a small cinema and cellar bar (where on my first visit to South Hill Park enjoyed a gig by folk duo Ninebarrow). Despite being all … Continue reading →

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Album review : STEVE HOWE – Guitarscape

Posted on October 14, 2024 by jason

HoweSound [Release date: 27.09.24] With more than one hundred albums featuring his name in the recording credits, to offer guitarist Steve Howe the title of a truly accomplished musician should come as no surprise to anyone – still, it does … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SAMANTHA FISH – Koko, London, 6 October 2024

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Davoski

The splendid Koko was brimming full for the return of Samantha Fish to these shores with her own band, following last year’s shows with Jesse Dayton. And great to see the crowd that welcomed The Zac Schulze Gang’s support slot … Continue reading →

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Album review: SMASH ATOMS

Posted on October 8, 2024 by jason

M-Theory Audio [Release date 11.10.24] This year SMASH ATOMS have been bubbling under, mainly from the overwhelming and surprising response the Swedish quartet have received from commercial/active rock radio. Servicing their first single/video “Down” inspired a dozen stations to immediately … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VINCENT FLATTS FINAL DRIVE – Slim Jim’s Liquor Store, Islington, London 4 October 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by petefeenstra

Tonight is the sort of gig that restates the true staples of rock and roll, namely the holy trinity of a great band, a welcoming venue and receptive audience. Birmingham’s Vincent Flatts Final Drive is the kind kick ass band … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOUNTAIN – Over The Top

Posted on September 29, 2024 by jason

Voiceprint [Release date 04.10.24] Formed by guitarist/vocalist Leslie West in the late 60s, Mountain took their name from West’s debut solo album and soon became successful and important in the US hard rock/blues rock scene. Mountain are (or should be) … Continue reading →

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EP review: ALL I KNOW – Stiletto Nightmare

Posted on September 26, 2024 by jason

Website [Release date 01.08.24] This refreshingly ‘80’s inspired slab of keyboard heavy melodic rock would have been all over the radio in years gone by, but for now bands like All I Know are keeping the light flickering for legions of … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE CORONAS – Thoughts & Observations

Posted on September 24, 2024 by jason

So Far So Good [Release date 27.09.24] The Coronas are a big deal in their native Ireland where their last three albums have gone straight to number 1 in the Irish charts. Although technically a three-piece, with Danny O’Reilly (vocals, … Continue reading →

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Book review: DANCE WITH THE DEVIL – The Cozy Powell Story by Laura Shenton

Posted on September 22, 2024 by jason

Wymer Publishing Drummer Cozy Powell, famed for his work with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, MSG, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and Bian May, has a CV longer than most could ever wish for, with success and obscure sessions and a family tree that’ll … Continue reading →

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Single review: CIRCUS 66 – Save The Damn World

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 20.09.24] Having already made a seismic impression with their live shows and debut album ‘Follow the Black Crow’, sizzling four-piece Circus 66 unleash this new chapter from their soon to be released sophomore ‘Elements’. For those who’ve caught … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH HART – You Still Got Me

Posted on September 16, 2024 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.10.24] Beth Hart is back with a powerful restatement of who she is, on an album that digs deep for emotion and is illuminated by her subtle phrasing. ‘You Still Got Me’ is her 11th album, and … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: PETCH (interview)

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jason

Hot off the heels of her acclaimed performances opening for Placebo at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in July and international festivals, 14-year-old Thai rock sensation Vimolwan Saisathit a.k.a. PETCH has release her latest single, ‘Ultraviolet’ listen here We caught up with Petch to find out … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LAZARUS HEIGHTS & Ken Barrett & Friends – Le Bistrot Gourmand, Bars, SW France, 7 Sept 2024

Posted on September 9, 2024 by petefeenstra

Every gig has a context, and this one is billed as triple anniversary show plus an album launch. There was also an ambitious plan for an outdoor gig under the stars, which was scuppered at the last minute by a … Continue reading →

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Album review: GEOFF EVERETT – The Crow Hill Roadsters

Posted on September 4, 2024 by jason

Facebook [Release date 16.07.24] These hallowed GRTR! pages have been crowing about English blues treasure, Geoff Everett, for years and he keeps coming up with the goods, as evidenced by this latest collection of blistering blues rock cuts on newly-released album, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Newark Showground – 23,24 August 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024 by david.wilson

Since the first Stonedead (or Stonedeaf as it was back then) the festival has gone from strength to strength driven by word of mouth and a very active Facebook group. Each year has sold out that bit sooner than the … Continue reading →

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Book review: REMEMBERING LIVE AID by Andrew Wild

Posted on August 25, 2024 by jason

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 30.08.24] Although the fortieth(!) anniversary of Live Aid is next July, this book by Andrew Wild gets in early on any anniversary events/books and is a great way to jog the memories of those who were … Continue reading →

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Album review : FANNY – The Reprise Years 1970-1974 (4 CD set)

Posted on August 18, 2024 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 23.08.24] Signed by Reprise Records (owned by Frank Sinatra) in 1970, all girl group, Fanny, recorded and released 4 albums between then and 1974. Formed by sisters June and Jean Millington, on guitar and bass, … Continue reading →

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Album review: FAST EDDIE CLARKE – Make My Day The Rock ’n’ Roll Story Of…

Posted on August 18, 2024 by jason

BMG [Release date: 06.09.24] Guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke came to prominence as the guitarist for Motorhead, playing on Motorhead (1977, Chiswick), and Bomber, Overkill, Ace Of Spades, No Sleep ‘Till Hammersmith and Iron Fist (1979-82, all on Bronze), and a … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: AUTUMN KILLERS, PETE LAMBERT, DELICATE STEVE

Posted on August 11, 2024 by jason

AUTUMN KILLERS Making Waves [Release date 12.09.24] Autumn Killers are Rob Reece (vocals, bass), Duncan Richardson (guitar, keys, synths & backing vocals) and Graeme Hoy (drums, percussion & backing vocals). They are a bit different as they mix dance beats with … Continue reading →

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Book review: ULTRAVOX – Every Album, Every Song by Brian J Robb

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jason

SonicBond Publishing [Publication date: 26.07.24] Ultravox had 17 UK top 40 singles between 1981 and 1984, yet never had a number one single. ‘Vienna’ was famously kept of the top spot by Joe Dolce’s ‘Shaddap You Face’ (a song that … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (April – June 2024)

Posted on August 4, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

ATLANTIC Another World (Escape Music) This summer’s AOR album has arrived! Lush keys, harmonies, plenty of lovestruck lyrical themes, soaring guitar solos and the vocals of Mark Grimmett, who adds that extra bit of class to the whole musical proceedings. … Continue reading →

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Album review: SCARLET REBELS – Where The Colours Meet

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jason

Earache Records [Release date: 16.08.24] I was excited to get to review the latest offering from Scarlet Rebels, I have long been a fan of their music and even better I got the opportunity to discuss ‘Where The Colours Meet’ … Continue reading →

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Album review : NEIL SADLER – Past To Present

Posted on August 3, 2024 by petefeenstra

Pete chats to Neil Sadler for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 4 August, 20:00 GMT No Machine West [Release date : 01.07.24] Neil Sadler’s ‘Past To Present’ is a guitar friendly rock-blues compilation album which draws on old … Continue reading →