Either they’ve been stalking me for quite some time, or it’s just pure chance that Wormburner have supplied exactly the […]
With guitars that palm-mute their way into references with Jimmy Eat World and Semisonic. They use an eerie vocal effect […]
‘Self-styled man of the people!’ Drums roll in, like encroaching thunder. The accompanying lightning is extremely well aimed. Pete Doherty […]
I guess there is a kind of emotional truth to the clumsy, half-baked intensity with which this band interprets the […]
The Wombats are one of those bands who just seem unable to do any wrong at the moment. Lauded at […]
‘I love it’, well, that’s for you to decide. Not sure if it was quite intended, but I feel cheesy […]
In a world where singer-songwriters are packaged, marketed and sold in supermarkets, Toby Keane is really quite refreshing. His blend […]
For those of you who know Ejector Seat as a live music promoter who also released a compilation CD of […]
‘Night Lights’ has, as you might expect, a twinkly, relaxing, starry evening mood. The mix of vocals blends well together […]
Unfortunately the recording of this CD makes it sound like it’s been produced in a small tin can! The quality […]
Getting hit in the face with a shovel isn’t most people’s idea of a refreshing change. But when it’s a […]
Sub Pop Sunday are a really good band that nods heavily towards a Supergrass / Muse crossbreed. This ultimately could […]
When new album ‘9’ arrived through my letterbox, I was very excited, to say the least. Upon listening to the […]
At first glance, you might mistake Fiction / Action’s ‘Missing Control’ for a bit of a deconstructed indie track. However, […]
Brighton are the suppliers once again with the quirky My Device. ‘Eat Lead’ is polluted fifties rock and roll, with […]
Now that’s what I like, to quote thinking man’s rabbit, Jive Bunny. I like Monkey Rope, though I’ve struggled to […]
Sounds Like Violence have managed to capture the damaging effects of a dead relationship using a noose-like gritty bass riff, […]
Long hailed as one of the UK rock scene’s most important bands, Biffy Clyro have been steadily building their reputation […]
It’s not often you get hit by a record in just the right circumstances. Usually, you’re feeling glum when the […]
As was documented elsewhere in these ‘ere pages, my initial trepidation about Ms Pallot’s debut album Fires was ill-founded. Concerns […]
Based in Richmond, Virginia, The Silent Type has collective talent amongst the band. Selling out on most of their previous […]
Anna Bengo is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter with a band from London. Her demo begins with ‘Unforgiven’, a jaunty, funky pop/rock […]
‘Stop the Tape’ is a decent radio-ready synth-rock song, similar to Editors, with some neat production flourishes and good energy. […]
Idiot3 is brought to life in this single courtesy of atmospheric guitars, big melodies and a bass line that drives […]