VODUN – Eat Up The Sun

Sometimes when you least expect it, a band comes completely out of the blue, and redefines your expectations of what today’s music is all about. I approached Vodun’s debut EP with, yes, some complacency. Their … Read More

MATORS OF MIYAZAKI – Human Resources

With a band name like Mayors of Miyazaki and a press release promising short and sweet, you’d be forgiven for thinking ‘Human Resources’ is a sunshine-y little ditty, possibly by some otaku indie-pop outfit. The smiles are there, yes, but … Read More

SULK – Graceless

There are few pleasures quite like that found by a certain soul in the small hours listening to a wash of flanged guitar and sighing hooks. There may be greater pleasures, yes, but London-based SULK do occupy “that niche” … Read More

BORIS CARLOFF – The Escapist

Genres meld and mix beautifully in this eclectic offering from Czech composer, producer and performer Boris Carloff. There is no doubting the scope and ambition of The Escapist; during the course of the album we can hear elements of … Read More

EVENING HYMNS – Spectral Dusk

Canada’s Evening Hymns comprises Jonas Bonnetta and a rotating folk collective of musicians including members of Ohbijou, The Wooden Sky, The Burning Hell, The D’Urbervilles and Forest City Lovers. His music probably appeals to fans of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, … Read More

HARDCORE SUPERSAR – C’mon Take On Me

Business as usual for Swedish hard Rockers!!!

Hardcore Superstar have been kicking around now since the late 90’s and have not really stopped for breath being bigger in Europe then the UK yet they have a pretty loyal cult following and have won Grammy’s in they homeland. … Read More

KILL DEVIL KILL – Kill Devil Kill

A Promising Debut from a classic sounding band!

Featuring Rex Brown from Pantera and Down, Vinnie Appice from Black Sabbath and Dio, plus memebers of W.A.S.P and Pi**ing Razors the band seemed an odd mix but also made sense the you thought about it, after gigging for a good year the band … Read More

KILL FOR EDEN – Kill For Eden

Stroming debut from British Rockers!!!

Kill for Eden’s debut album is a high octane cocktail. It has stacks of attitude and passion. It’s a great collection of songs with great infectious chorus. This blonde bondshell is hard hitting and rocks … Read More

JON BYRNE – Built By Angels

Alternative folk artist Jon Byrne, from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, uses guitar, stomp box, harmonica, bass and drums to support his vocals. He was winner of the Glastonbury Leftfield Best New Artist Award.

His second … Read More

ICE, SEA, DEAD PEOPLE – If It’s Broken, Break It More

At times, noise punk can provide a savage form of catharsis. At other times, it can come across as little more than an irritating excuse for people to not learn how to play their instruments. Although Ice, … Read More