Author: Guy Shankland

Album Review: Black Orchid Empire – Yugen
April 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Black Orchid Empire – Yugen

London Power trio Black Orchid Empire return with their sophomore release the booming atmospheric ‘Yugen’. Kicking off this thunderous album is the soaring melody cruncher ‘My Favourite Stranger’, the song offers a perfect path into the album’s main body of...
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Album Review: Columbus – A Hot Take On Heartbreak
April 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Columbus – A Hot Take On Heartbreak

Aussie Trio Columbus release their second album is the college campus collage ‘A Hot Take On Heartbreak’. Kicking off this sunny/dark disc is the mid-Nineties resonating single ‘I Don’t Know How To Act’ which cycles along the perimeter of an...
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Album Review: Sean McGowan – Son of the Smith
April 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Sean McGowan – Son of the Smith

Southampton singer-songwriter Sean McGowan’s debut album ‘Son Of The Smith’ blows away the X-Factor faux first world problems that plague the social media whores of fame and it’s “validate me” friends generation. Acoustic opener ‘Mind The Doo...
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EP Review: Woes – Self Help
April 24, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Woes – Self Help

Scottish Punk Pop hopefuls WOES release their brand new E.P ‘Self Help’. First cut is the pregnant pause, slow it down, speed it up, I’m alright now, single (link below) ‘High On You’. Next up is the angry-sounding ‘Real World’...
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Live Review: Wonk Unit at The Black Heart, Camden
April 23, 2018 No Responses

Live Review: Wonk Unit at The Black Heart, Camden

The DIY Princes of modern squatter Punk, Wonk Unit hit the capital for the first of two nights at Camden’s finest sweat box, the Rocker friendly Black Heart. The band’s latest release ‘Terror’ is possibly their best to date and...
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EP Review: Wolf Culture – The Devil’s Plans for Idle Hands
April 23, 2018 No Responses

EP Review: Wolf Culture – The Devil’s Plans for Idle Hands

The UK Emo scene goes from strength to strength with Bournemouth’s Wolf Culture debut E.P the mood swinging ‘The Devil’s Plans For Idle Hands’. Opening track ‘Wreck’ oozes youthful coming of age angst and although some of the lyrics are...
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Album Review: Bikini Death Race – Party Animals
April 22, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Bikini Death Race – Party Animals

Electroclash duo Bikini Death Race release their debut album, the racing ‘Party Animals’. The Yorkshire/Italian pairing kicks off with the Indie programmed ‘Celistico’ which pinballs the ears with a no-tilt beat and feline vocals. Latest single (link b...
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Album Review: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – Memories In Rock II
April 19, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – Memories In Rock II

A Blackmore Purple/Rainbow revival was well overdue, in whatever physical form his band takes. Legendary guitarist and founding member Ritchie Blackmore assembled a top-notch clutch of musicians to keep the name(s) alive and kicking. Firstly, singer Ronnie Rom...
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Album Review: Ross The Boss – By Blood Sworn
April 19, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Ross The Boss – By Blood Sworn

For better or worse this IS Heavy Metal in its purest sense. Booming battle hymn riffs straight from the death to all but Metal crusader’s crimson covered fingers. Former Manowar and Dictators guitarist Ross The Boss unleashes his latest studio...
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Album Review: The Lockhearts – American Doom Fuzz
April 17, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Lockhearts – American Doom Fuzz

The Lockhearts debut album ‘Americana Doom Fuzz’ crackles with an earthy vintage vinyl sound of self-authoritative bona fide belief. Opener ‘Leatherface’ plumes out in a hazy smoke ring of familiarity. The loose fit tight touch is held neatly together ...
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