Author: Guy Shankland

*New Review* Scottish Pavement Punx THE EDDIES drop their intensely anthemic MINI-LP ‘Unfinished Business’.
April 24, 2025 No Responses

*New Review* Scottish Pavement Punx THE EDDIES drop their intensely anthemic MINI-LP ‘Unfinished Business’.

Street Rockers The Eddies finally push out a full-length-ish release, and it was well worth the wait. The nine-song mini-album is jam-packed with lung-bursting choruses, rebellion riffs, and a hammer-happy rhythm section. Opener ‘Control’ lashes out with a wild at...
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The gloriously poptasicaly popular REWIND FESTIVAL gets a subtle twist/update/reboot and makes it’s anuual party pilmgrimage to it’s spirtual home on the idlyic riverbanks of Henley-On-Thames. Dust off the sweat bands, leg warmers and Top Gun shades, it’s almost Rewind time.
April 15, 2025 No Responses

The gloriously poptasicaly popular REWIND FESTIVAL gets a subtle twist/update/reboot and makes it’s anuual party pilmgrimage to it’s spirtual home on the idlyic riverbanks of Henley-On-Thames. Dust off the sweat bands, leg warmers and Top Gun shades, it’s almost Rewind time.

2025 sees the Nineties-era enter the Eighties-heavy Rewind nest. Former Bros singer Matt Goss and boy bands Blue and Boyzlife will all appear. However, the decade before is still the primary entertainment provider, with Soft Cell and Holly Johnson headlining.....
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Chris Pope & THE CHORDS UK drop the superlative 44 track monster collection ‘But Then Again: The Best Of’.
April 15, 2025 No Responses

Chris Pope & THE CHORDS UK drop the superlative 44 track monster collection ‘But Then Again: The Best Of’.

Chris Pope & The Chords UK ‘But Then Again: The Best Of’ 9/10 Chris Pope doesn’t do things by half, and this sumptuous Chords UK ‘Best Of’ release proves once more what a stickler he is for releasing top-quality tunes....
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DANNY ‘WILDHEART’ MCCORMACK kicks off a busy 2025 with a new E.P & Kickstarter Campagain, with new merchandise and a possible YO-YO’S reunion in the works.
February 28, 2025 No Responses

DANNY ‘WILDHEART’ MCCORMACK kicks off a busy 2025 with a new E.P & Kickstarter Campagain, with new merchandise and a possible YO-YO’S reunion in the works.

Former Wildhearts bassist Danny McCormack follows up on his brutal 2023 autobiography with a debut EP and seven-inch vinyl. The Once A Wildheart, Always A Wildheart co-author has released plans for his debut solo band release, ‘If You’re Not Living...
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THE WiLDHEARTS Release a brand new single & video ‘I’ll Be Your Monster’ from their hotly anticipated new album ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’.
February 28, 2025 No Responses

THE WiLDHEARTS Release a brand new single & video ‘I’ll Be Your Monster’ from their hotly anticipated new album ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’.

The Wildhearts release a new single / video, ‘I’ll Be Your Monster, from their forthcoming studio album, ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts, out March 7th via Snakefarm worldwide.  ‘I’ll Be Your Monster ‘ finds The Wildhearts at their ...
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MARS ROBERGE’S STUNNINGLY WEIRD AND BRAND NEW FILM ‘RUFUS’ GETS REVIEWED.
February 20, 2025 No Responses

MARS ROBERGE’S STUNNINGLY WEIRD AND BRAND NEW FILM ‘RUFUS’ GETS REVIEWED.

RUFUS (WORLD DOMINATION PICTURES INC.) Cert 18 (TBC) 9/10 Mars Roberge and his World Domination crew return for a blissfully dark collection of short, stark and disturbing stories. RUFUS is the film’s storyteller; it’s roundabout and raconteur. The fir...
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The REWIND FESTIVAL Henley-On-Thames announce their 2025 line-up with Soft Cell & Holly Johnson taking up the prestigious headline spots.
January 29, 2025 No Responses

The REWIND FESTIVAL Henley-On-Thames announce their 2025 line-up with Soft Cell & Holly Johnson taking up the prestigious headline spots.

Re-e-wind returns to its spiritual home of Henley On Thames with another smorgasbord of artists from the 80s and now the 90s. Saturday sees Soft Cell and a few thousand inflatable pink flamingos headline with a Pop heavy supporting cast...
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The world famous VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE announce their fifteen year birthday celebrations at the London 02 Islington Academy with Street Punk legends COCK SPARRER headlining the party.
January 27, 2025 No Responses

The world famous VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE announce their fifteen year birthday celebrations at the London 02 Islington Academy with Street Punk legends COCK SPARRER headlining the party.

The alternative musical bible, Vive Le Rock Magazine, is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary/birthday with a star-studded bash at the 02 Academy in Islington on May 31st. Headlining the shindig is Street Punk pioneers Cock Sparrer who will be supported by...
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REWIND FESTIVAL announces Margate line -up. Tickets on sale 20-11-2024!
November 19, 2024 No Responses

REWIND FESTIVAL announces Margate line -up. Tickets on sale 20-11-2024!

REW!ND ON-SEA! High tides & good vibes Dreamland, Margate Saturday 14th June Happiness comes in waves, so as Chas & Dave sang, “Come on, we’re going … Down to Margate, don’t forget your bucket and spades and cossies and all, down to M...
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Public Image Ltd (PiL) Announce Major Tour for 2025.
November 12, 2024 No Responses

Public Image Ltd (PiL) Announce Major Tour for 2025.

John Lydon’s iconoclastic band Public Image Ltd (PiL) has announced a major tour of the UK and Ireland for summer 2025. The 23-date tour billed as ‘This Is Not The Last Tour’ will start in Bristol on 22nd May and end in Belfast on...
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