The Almighty – ‘Welcome to Defiance: The Complete Recordings (1994 – 2001)’ (Cherry Red Records)

The Almighty – ‘Welcome to Defiance: The Complete Recordings (1994 – 2001)’ (Cherry Red Records)

While the Almighty’s ‘Soul Destruction’ (the final album released with original guitarist Tantrum) ensured them some regular airtime on MTV, it was the grungier direction... Details
Sonic’s Rendezvous Band – ‘No Sleep Till Ypsilanti’ (Bang Records)

Sonic’s Rendezvous Band – ‘No Sleep Till Ypsilanti’ (Bang Records)

During their tenure the Sonic’s Rendezvous Band only released one 7” in the shape and form of “City Slang” that supposedly had the song in... Details
The Dirts – ‘The Dirts’ (Helvete’s Kitchen Records)

The Dirts – ‘The Dirts’ (Helvete’s Kitchen Records)

Mysterious Swedish Rock and Rollas knock out nine demo tracks that sparkle with promise.  Sure the quality is like some fifth-generation tape trade but closer... Details
Cult Figures – ‘Deritend’ (Gare du Nord Records)

Cult Figures – ‘Deritend’ (Gare du Nord Records)

There are tales of bands getting together back in the heyday of new music and adventure that was the 60s '70s & '80s when things... Details
Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Heavy Male Insecurity’ (Jansen Records)

Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Heavy Male Insecurity’ (Jansen Records)

The Bungaboys are back in town ladies and gentlemen with their sixth (if you include 2010’s Juvenile Jungle) long playing record ‘Heavy Male Insecurity’. A... Details
Walking Papers – ‘The Light Below’ (Carry On Music)

Walking Papers – ‘The Light Below’ (Carry On Music)

Seattle-based blues-rock outfit Walking Papers return with their 3rd album ‘The Light Below’, the follow up to their 2018 album ‘WP2’.  Singer/guitarist and chief songwriter... Details
Singles Club – January sick and tired you been hanging on me

Singles Club – January sick and tired you been hanging on me

Before January is finished we have another session of the Singles Club to round off the first knockings of 2021and as usual the quality is... Details
The Luxurious Faux Furs – ‘Like A Real Shadow’ (Mandinga Records)

The Luxurious Faux Furs – ‘Like A Real Shadow’ (Mandinga Records)

Swampy Rock and Roll is the order of the day as The Luxurious Faux Furs are an enigmatic rock n roll duo based outta New... Details
Janus Stark – ‘Rewind To A’ & ‘Chez Wrong’ (Time & Matter Records)

Janus Stark – ‘Rewind To A’ & ‘Chez Wrong’ (Time & Matter Records)

Following 2019 comeback album ‘Angel In The Flames’ former English Dogs and Prodigy guitar slinger Gizz Butt takes us back in time with a couple... Details
Jo Carley & The Old Dry Skulls – ‘Voodoo Bones & Vaudaville Blues’

Jo Carley & The Old Dry Skulls – ‘Voodoo Bones & Vaudaville Blues’

"Jo Carley and The Old Dry Skulls combine the voodoo rhythms of 1930's ska and the blues with old-timey vaudeville cabaret. Music that makes people... Details