We Are Animals – Idolise

With what can perhaps best be described as an experimental yet unpretentious sound We Are Animal have emerged with their exciting album release; Idolise. The band’s sound is a little reminiscent of Band of Skulls although to say that … Read More

Blood Red Shoes – Light It Up

From their second album Fire Like This, Blood Red Shoes are back with a release that is as sure to infiltrate your mind as any of the classic anthemic 90’s rock that it is reminiscent of. A slow guitar … Read More

Metals – Drop Your Guard

Australian duo Metals emerge with their debut single Drop Your Guard: a captivatingly twisted track that combines grinding guitar riffs and self assured vocals. The song presents the wonderfully abstruse relationship of man and machine with the juxtaposition of … Read More

Performance @ The Silver Bullet

London 4th November

Performance graced The Silver Bullet with their whimsical brand of unassuming pop on Thursday night. Looking round the crowd throughout the set it was clear to see that this band have a host of … Read More

The Lysergic Suite – Ghosts On Crusade EP

One of the most amazing things I listened to this year comes from Leicester based The Lysergic Suite. You might have heard of them thanks to the collaboration with Kasabian’s Tom Meighan, who lends his vocals on the title … Read More

Mick Rock: in association with Zippo.

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Mick Rock Rock Music in association with Zippo 10th November – 16th Jan Idea Generation Gallery www.ideageneration.co.uk

A retrospective of the legendary photographer’s work documenting the most outrageous moments, people and legends in music … Read More

Ray Davies – See My Friends

When I read the tracklist I couldn’t believe it, it is one of the best tributes ever seen. Actually it’s a self-tribute from the singer of one the best band of all times to his own band – I’m … Read More

THE METRONOMES ‘The Ballad of The Metronomes’ reissued on 29th November on Mannequin

Mannequin is more than enthusiastic to announce the re-release of both the LPs (“Multiple Choice” from 1980 and “Regular Guys” from 1985) plus the 2 singles seven inches “Saturday Night / Sunday Morning” and “A Circuit Like Me” from … Read More

Gazelle Twin – Changelings

Ambience meets pop here in Changelings. Though the songs all have a decidedly creepy feel to them, none top I Wonder You, a cacophony of distorted vocals and ghostly synths. The eponymous opening track is a more delicate, ethereal … Read More

Gregory and The Hawk, otherwise known as Meredith Godreau

Apparently named after her brother and his childhood imaginary pet, it was a happy accident that led to Gregory And The Hawk signing to FatCat records. One evening, in a sleepy bar in NYC, Meredith Godreau took to the stage where to label happened to be enjoying a few quiet drinks. Instantly captivated, they signed the singer straight away, and soon put out 2008’s Moenie & Kitchie. Just over two years later, on the verge of her next release Leche, we caught up with the quiet Meredith to chat about musical inspiration and what we can expect from the forthcoming full length record. Read More