Author: Guy Shankland

Ahead of his brand new album, Dave Renegade releases his second single the reflective ‘So Many Hearts’.
August 13, 2025 No Responses

Ahead of his brand new album, Dave Renegade releases his second single the reflective ‘So Many Hearts’.

The distant memory of friends past, lost loves and missed conversations is wrapped up in this contemplative slice of songwriting craftsmanship and guile. Dave Renegade harnesses the raw emotion of bereavement into a song of hope to be passed on...
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The legendary REWIND FESTIVAL returns to Henley-on-Thames this weekend with majestic headliners Soft Cell & Holly Johnson. Bright sunshine and blue skies are forecast for the weekend, so relax & don’t forget the sunscreen!
August 12, 2025 No Responses

The legendary REWIND FESTIVAL returns to Henley-on-Thames this weekend with majestic headliners Soft Cell & Holly Johnson. Bright sunshine and blue skies are forecast for the weekend, so relax & don’t forget the sunscreen!

REWIND FESTIVAL THE ORIGINAL & BEST RETRO FESTIVAL HENLEY-ON-THAMESFriday 15th to Sunday 17th August ‘Say Hello…’ & ‘Welcome to the…’ Rewind Festival ‘… Pleasuredome,’ the original and best retrofestival, taking place, as usual, in it...
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The inaugural FOREVER NOW FESTIVAL takes place in Milton Keynes. A review
July 13, 2025 No Responses

The inaugural FOREVER NOW FESTIVAL takes place in Milton Keynes. A review

FOREVER NOW FESTIVAL MILTON KEYNES NATIONAL BOWL After a fraught journey into the dystopian abyss that is Milton Keynes, we finally arrived at the National Bowl in time to witness the simply outstanding THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS. Is there a more...
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Reading Socio-Political-Punx LAUNCH CONTROL drop their stunning new single ‘Hedge Fundamentalism’.
April 29, 2025 No Responses

Reading Socio-Political-Punx LAUNCH CONTROL drop their stunning new single ‘Hedge Fundamentalism’.

Launch ControlFormat: SingleTitle: Pax BritannicaRelease date: 30.04.25 Pax Britannica is the second single from our forthcoming album, The Omnipotent Wage.Following on from our previous single, Hedge Fundamentalism, Pax Britannica is aferocious punk rock trac...
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*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 ou...
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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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