Three Cane Whale – s/t

Three Cane Whale are three folksters from Bristol, and this is their self-titled debut album. Coming from various highly regarded bands – Organelles, Get The Blessing, and Spiro – the trio got together to form this experimental, instrumental folk … Read More

Hot Sessions Vol 1

This HotSessions compilation comes from the reputable HotFridge Records label, and this particular release – HotSessions 01 – is the first of the dance compilation series, mixed by label heads Dan McKie & ABX. It offers cuts of tech-house, electro-house, … Read More

Wolfsbane – Wolfsbane Saves The World

Wolfsbane. If there was ever a band name that signals “Here there be riffs (and no-one under the age of forty)!” then that’s it. It gets even worse when one realises that this is Blaze Bayley’s band. As in, … Read More

Black Cherry – Modern Lover

Not being entirely familiar with the infamous genre of “disco” I’m not entirely sure I’m entirely qualified to comment on this, the new single by Anglo-French electro-poppers Black Cherry, but at the same time, this is an undeniably fun … Read More

Hate Gallery – Viva La Resistance

When a band cites both Black Sabbath and George Orwell, I can’t help but feel like there is something good awaiting me. And Hate Gallery’s ‘Viva La Resistance’ is most definitely rather good.

The album’s title track is … Read More

Torpedo Vs Sharam Jey – Waiting For The Fall

Well here’s something that I was not expecting. Torpedo’s ‘Waiting For The Fall’ is probably most comparable to Peter Murphy: a slice of minimalist gothic pop with heavy debts to The Cure and Kraftwerk as well as David Bowie … Read More

MAMAS GUN FEATURING BEVERLY KNIGHT – Only One

Mamas Gun, named after an album by Erykah Badu, is a quintet soul and funk band from London. Their successful debut album Routes To Riches was released in 2009.

Only One, is the third single taken from their … Read More

This Freedom – Welcome Home

This is the first I’ve heard from This Is Freedom. After catching their debut feature in Kerrang! magazine last week and then having their EP land in my inbox was just a treat. They were destined to be listened … Read More

Jethro Fox – Before

I am impressed with Jethro Fox before I even listen to his track “Before” I am captivated by his wonderful name. Of his sound Fox says: “My music reflects the bands I love, ranging from 60s sunshine-pop bands such … Read More

Wretch 32 ft Etta Bond – Forgiveness

2011 has been a great year for Wretch 32 who has been one of the breakout stars of this year. “Forgiveness is the fourth single to come from his highly successful album Black and White and is said to … Read More