I’m going to be very blunt here, I like this CD. As soon as the first track plays on my […]
‘No one ever drinks this stuff indoors!’ Is there a better distillation (pun not intended, but gratefully employed) of the […]
This is the first CD I reviewed today that features a lady lead singer. Linda H Christensen kinda reminds me […]
With a crackling vinyl effect, building keys and delicate, distant emotional vocals, the ‘Prelude’ to the title track has all […]
As it’s the first thing we see before clicking open the CD case, the cover almost always gives an impression […]
Angelic la la’s set to rocking backdrop with a heavily reverbed, clean guitar matching the vocal melody sums up the […]
Tony Cannam has drawn comparisons to Paul Weller, though I’d say the vocal has a more gritty character. Nevertheless, the […]
FreeSlave are a four-piece alt-rock band based on the South Coast, pumping out a full and punchy raw sound with […]
Household, a four-piece ‘nu-wave punk rock’ band from Scotland, here unleash their second EP. First up, points for the presentation […]
Sounds like The Shaker Heights have opted for the oh-so-often, better to be safe than sorry approach with this radio-friendly, […]
Underdog have captured that radio-friendly rock slash pop sound that has made the likes of Snow Patrol such a success. […]
Formerly known as Losthenfound, The Kamikazees are the heavier (and more in tune) version of their previous selves. In fact, […]
RTP’s secret is that Princess P has an unusual voice, which makes this band stand out from the average indie […]
Melodic metal is the route taken by Whisper in the Riot, who put as much enigmatic thought into their lyrics […]
‘Close Your Eyes’ has a funky dance vibe with an outstanding, soulful vocal. This song could easily slip high into […]
Roger Bleck is a musician who doesn’t demand anything more of you than effortless enjoyment of the poised elegance of […]
Jack Dale’s EP, To Be OK, begins with the delicately performed ‘Be OK’. This is a short but sweet track […]
Let’s not kid ourselves here, while I’m ready for the protests of: ‘You don’t get our music,’ or ‘you’ve missed […]
Having spent the last few years gradually building up their audience and supporting the likes of Misty’s Big Adventure and […]
‘Nancy’ has an overall Rancid-esque sound and a vocal that’s more common than Lily Allen. It is a track full […]
Velvet Underground meet John Lee Hooker and take him to a trip-hop club night on this EP. Mutant Press mixes […]
Some might say the length of Inertia Bloom’s tracks is indulgent and unnecessary. They’d be right. To keep you listening […]
‘These Days’ introduces you to the funky, soulful musical talent of Julia Harris. If you take a little bit of […]
I’m sure you’re all fed up with the dull, rainy days we have to endure through the winter months. Well, […]