The Compulsions – ‘Ferocious’ (Self Release)

The Compulsions – ‘Ferocious’ (Self Release)

It’s been five years since frontman Rob Carlyle and his Compulsions cohorts released their widely and wildly acclaimed sophomore album, 'Dirty Fun'. Man doesn't time fly when you're enjoying... Details
Henrik Palm – ‘Poverty Metal’ (Svart Records)

Henrik Palm – ‘Poverty Metal’ (Svart Records)

“Fuck Genres” proclaims Swedish multi-instrumentalist Henrik Palm in the press blurb that accompanies his second solo album ‘Poverty Metal’. Reflecting on this statement whilst also... Details
Proto Idiot- ‘FUB’ (Rigmarole Records)

Proto Idiot- ‘FUB’ (Rigmarole Records)

As we move slowly through time 2020’s been a bastard, with a lack of live music having a definite effect on mental health and wellbeing,... Details
Chubby And The Gang – Speed Kills (Partisan Records)

Chubby And The Gang – Speed Kills (Partisan Records)

Hailing from West London, Charlie Manning and his group of wandering minstrels - Chubby and the Gang - might be right up there with Dirt... Details
Spunk Volcano & The Eruptions – ‘Barry Milner Is Thick’ (Avenue Recordz)

Spunk Volcano & The Eruptions – ‘Barry Milner Is Thick’ (Avenue Recordz)

If songwriters really do think of their songs as being like their children Spunk Volcano must have to keep a beady one eyed watch over... Details
The Diamond Dogs – ‘Atlantic Juice’ ( Wild Kingdom)

The Diamond Dogs – ‘Atlantic Juice’ ( Wild Kingdom)

For those of you who don’t know The Diamond Dogs were founded in the late 90’s by vocalist Sulo Karlsson and guitarist Anders Lindström who under the nom de plume of Bobba Fett plays keyboards with... Details
MYLITTLEBROTHER – ‘Howl’ (Big Stir Records)

MYLITTLEBROTHER – ‘Howl’ (Big Stir Records)

Jangly pop darlings from as far North of England as you can get before you enter Scotland this Cumbrian indie power-pop tarts display enough melody... Details
Stiff Richards – ‘State of Mind’ (Legless Records/Drunken Sailor Records)

Stiff Richards – ‘State of Mind’ (Legless Records/Drunken Sailor Records)

Volunteering when you are 4 double Jameson’s into a double-figure session down the Pub to review an album is probably not the way to do... Details
Tyla’s Dogs D’amour – ‘Straight Up 2020’ (King Outlaw Records)

Tyla’s Dogs D’amour – ‘Straight Up 2020’ (King Outlaw Records)

In a year that has been beyond miserable for the world, this has been one of those gleams of light that I have looked forward... Details
Mick Rossi – ‘All The Saints & All The Souls’ (TJM Records)

Mick Rossi – ‘All The Saints & All The Souls’ (TJM Records)

It seems like every review is beginning with the statement of since Covid, lockdown , isolation and social distancing etc.  The only part of our... Details