It really must be something in the water, for time and memorial the north of England has consistently produced some […]
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Pitching up at the request of Kyoto I rush into The Joiners hoping and praying that I haven’t missed their […]
The Motorpool always threaten to take over the CD player. Previously with the striking ‘Winter Suntan’ and the depth of […]
Schizo Fun Addict are a band on the edge. In fact, they spend half of their time on either side […]
A friend and I were brainstorming names for his new band, who were recording an album in the back bedroom […]
Having never heard any of the bands on tonight’s bill I approach with a certain level of self-induced optimism. My […]
It’s amazing how tiny events can completely change your day. For example, you’re feeling good about the day ahead, you’re […]
Headlining one of the seemingly infinite singer/songwriter nights that have cropped up in Glasgow of late, Acoustic Love Experience bounded […]
On a lazy Monday in Glasgow sometimes the battle to sink or swim is the only thought worth occupying. The […]
Having been entirely absent from the single market for over 10 years, ‘Hibernation’ is something of an appropriate name for […]
It’s always a pleasure when a little package from Get Amped lands on our doormat. From the arrival of their […]
The Lark in a Park is an incongruous venue. Set just a few paces away from the trendy streets of […]
theOracleboy are a 4 piece outfit from southern England comprising of Tim Armitage (guitar/vocals), Simon Palmer (guitars), Paddy Smith, (bass/BV), […]
Is it Xmas? Not that I’ve noticed, so why have I got a present in front of me all black […]
Graystar’s five singles from last year are collected on one disc here. Opener ‘Freaks’, a new song, is carried on […]
The Towers may hail from Glasgow but on the evidence of new single ‘One Good Reason (To Dance)’ you may […]
Sunsoma are a five piece from Surrey, consisting of Mel Spicer (vocals), Mark Potter (drums), Ian Spicer (bass), Dan Bowtell […]
Sunderland may not be the happiest of places to be right now, what with their team wallowing at the bottom […]
Negotiating my way past the security team, who seem intent on sending me repeatedly between the front door and the […]
Unfortunately, due to the length of time I spent walking between the main entrance and the stage door looking for […]
The night was another hot seller from Chalk Ink Promotions, who have been acclaimed as the saviours of Bournemouth’s music […]
Although the compilation album ‘Welcome To The Wendy House’ was already available to the public (and achieving favourable reviews), the […]
Everybody loves a scene. Bands get to hang out and cross ideas with like-minded folk, the kids get to wear […]
OI! GERROUUTOVIT!!! This is presented as a sincerely amateur production, recorded in Bob’s bedroom in Catford by a quartet who […]