Author: Guy Shankland

Live Review: Bowling For Soup at O2 Academy Brixton
February 19, 2018 No Responses

Live Review: Bowling For Soup at O2 Academy Brixton

The Aquabats comedy Punk gets an already packed Academy warmed up with some light jumping, crowd surfing and blow up sharks. Visually it’s great entertainment and with songs such as ‘Pool Party’, ‘Super Rad’, ‘Shark Fighter’ and ‘Pizza Day’ you’ll...
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Single Review: Fridge Magnet Mysteries – Waiting For Better Days
February 6, 2018 No Responses

Single Review: Fridge Magnet Mysteries – Waiting For Better Days

Four piece Fridge Magnet Mysteries new single kicks off like Rancid before morphing into early Green Day, Blink182 and anyone many other numerous Pop Punksters from across that there pond. This is not a criticism because ‘Waiting For Better Days’ is...
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Album Review: Dizzy Reed – Rock ‘N’ Roll Ain’t Easy
February 4, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Dizzy Reed – Rock ‘N’ Roll Ain’t Easy

Dizzy Reed will be forever known for his ongoing Twenty Eight (!) year stint as keyboard player for Axl’s ever changing Guns ‘N’ Roses. With the exception of General Rose he is the bands the longest serving member and that’s...
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Interview with Ginger Wildheart: Once a Wildheart, Always a Wildheart
February 3, 2018 No Responses

Interview with Ginger Wildheart: Once a Wildheart, Always a Wildheart

Ginger Wildheart likes being busy, not just normal nine to five busy but “How the f**k am I going to fit it all in” busy. He’s just about to release his brand new solo album, the superlative Country/Folk infused ‘Ghost...
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Single Review: One Last Thrill – Face It
February 2, 2018 No Responses

Single Review: One Last Thrill – Face It

Andover to London Rockers ONE LAST THRILL drop their brand new single ‘Face It’ which is out, well today, 2-2-18. Their three colours red bullish stop-start vitality is complemented with some frank and honest female vocals. The singer isn’t trying to...
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Album Review: Ryan Hamilton and The Traitors – Traitors Club Year 1
January 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Ryan Hamilton and The Traitors – Traitors Club Year 1

A seven-song E.P is a bit like a three-course snack, a welcome but almost guilty surprise. Texan RYAN HAMILTON and his English band THE TRAITORS have for the past year been releasing a song (or two) a month for their...
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Album Review: Forbidden Seasons – Promise
January 29, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Forbidden Seasons – Promise

Turin Metalcore outfit FORBIDDEN SEASONS unleash their brutally atmospheric debut album, ’Promise’. The rich cocktail of Metal commotion is donkey kicked into the psyche with the rousing opener ’Atlantis’ which leaves the brain scrambled and confused. ...
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Album Review: The Fratellis – In Your Own Sweet Time
January 28, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Fratellis – In Your Own Sweet Time

If the fact The Fratellis are entering second decade isn’t enough to make you feel older than you actually feel then I don’t know what would. This album has a distinctly refreshing familiarly to it, surfing over the obvious comparisons...
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Live Review: The Skids at The Empire, Coventry
January 24, 2018 No Responses

Live Review: The Skids at The Empire, Coventry

The Spitfires help warm a freezing Empire crowd with a jam-packed set of modern retro sounds. The band race through the gears and leave to a hard-earned, well-deserved ovation. The Skids are celebrating their fortieth anniversary by releasing the brand...
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Album Review: FU Manchu – Clone of the Universe
January 17, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: FU Manchu – Clone of the Universe

Stoner Rock veterans FU MANCHU return with their twelfth album of arid sun bleached sounds with the desert distinctive ’Clone Of The Universe’. This impressive release kicks off with the hazy hammer fury of ‘Intelligent Worship’. There’s no soft ...
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