Album Review: Pama International – The Altruistic Sound Of…

Album Review: Pama International – The Altruistic Sound Of…

Following on from 2017’s excellent ‘Love & Austerity’ Pama International return with the show-stopping ‘The Altruistic Sound Of…’ The beautifully crafted blend of influences from Northern Soul, Ska, Reggae and Gospel make for an intoxicating nostalgia kissed release. Opener ‘Get...
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Album Review: Ryan Bingham – American Love Song

Album Review: Ryan Bingham – American Love Song

Ryan Bingham,”American Love Song” (Axster Bingham Records)- Ryan Bingham’s eagerly awaited sixth studio album finds the award winning singer-songwriter working in close collaboration with one-time guitar prodigy and current Dylan sideman Char...
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EP Review: Valensole – Imposter

EP Review: Valensole – Imposter

Sole Provider Much like the Dover sole, slim fit and looking mighty tasty, here we have Valensole a three-piece outfit from Southampton,(Creeper second album please….) who bring with them an “Imposter” out of the shadows and into the “Cold Light...
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Album Review: Hands off Gretel – I Want The World

Album Review: Hands off Gretel – I Want The World

The fiscal abortion that is/was Pledge Music’s mismanagement (and the subsequent aftershock) has irreversibly punctured both punters and artists confidence alike. Up and coming Independent bands such as Hands Off Gretel have been dealt a deflating blow from ...
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Album Review: Jaret & Kelly – Sittin’ in a Tree

Album Review: Jaret & Kelly – Sittin’ in a Tree

Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick has teamed up with his BFF and Dollyrots vocalist Kelly Ogden to record the organically eclectic duet album ‘Sittin In A Tree’. Opener ‘Here We Go’ has a distinct head swirlingly hook-laden sound that lands s...
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Album Review: Dave Keuning – Prismism

Album Review: Dave Keuning – Prismism

Killer Keuning “Prismism” , try saying that after a few drinks, I’ve only got tea and I’m struggling, Dave please put that dictionary down. This is the debut offering from Dave Keuning( The Killers) and serves up an absolute corker...
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Album Review: Tom Russell – ‘October in the Railroad Earth’

Album Review: Tom Russell – ‘October in the Railroad Earth’

Tom Russell, “October in the Railroad Earth” (Proper Records)-  Painter, author,acoustic troubadour and all round Renaissance man Tom Russell may have  been widely acclaimed as one of the finest songwriters of his generation but for some ...
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Album Review: High Rise – Endeavours

Album Review: High Rise – Endeavours

We Got High Hopes… The metalcore subgenre pulls another home-grown talent under its umbrella, High Rise dig their incisive fingers deep into your skin and begin to pick and poke around until their hearts content. Echoes of While She Sleeps,...
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Album Review: Alice Merton – Mint

Album Review: Alice Merton – Mint

Alice Merton, “Mint”(Paper Plane Records)-  Alice Merton made quite an impact on music lovers on both sides of the Atlantic  in 2017 with her platinum selling debut single, “No Roots,” and the eagerly anticipated follow-up alb...
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Album Review: Millencolin – SOS

Album Review: Millencolin – SOS

After a brief flirtation with a more alt rock sound, Sweden’s favourite beams of sunshine Millencolin returned to form in 2015 with “True Brew,” so hopes are high for the follow up and I’m here to reassure you that all...
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