Rookie – ‘Rookie’ (Bloodshot Records)

Rookie – ‘Rookie’ (Bloodshot Records)

The wealth of artists on the ever-growing roster of Chicago based label Bloodshot Records is something to behold. Over the past 25 years, they have... Details
RVG – ‘Feral’ (Fire Records)

RVG – ‘Feral’ (Fire Records)

If you want an album that marries pop sensible melodies with some Britpop (I'm well aware they're Australian) with a twist think Pulp with their... Details
Dio – ‘The Studio Album Collection 1996 -2004’ (BMG)

Dio – ‘The Studio Album Collection 1996 -2004’ (BMG)

Released via BMG with full support and collaboration of Wendy Dio and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. the ‘The Studio Album Collection 1996 -2004’ presents expanded... Details
Bill Janovitz – Live In Isolation – Happy Hour

Bill Janovitz – Live In Isolation – Happy Hour

We live in strange times, and strange times call for creative solutions. Everybody has been affected but the coronavirus in one way or another, and... Details
The Suicide Machines – ‘Revolution Spring’ (Fat Wreck Chords)

The Suicide Machines – ‘Revolution Spring’ (Fat Wreck Chords)

It was in 2006 that Detroit punks The Suicide Machines called it a day after 15 years and six albums. The break didn’t last too long because... Details
Buffalo Summer – Desolation Blue (Silver Lining Music)

Buffalo Summer – Desolation Blue (Silver Lining Music)

My first encounter with Buffalo Summer was several years ago in Exeter when they were the support for one of the many incarnations of Heavens... Details
Baby Chaos – ‘Ape Confronts Cosmos’ (Three Hands Records)

Baby Chaos – ‘Ape Confronts Cosmos’ (Three Hands Records)

Affectionately referred to as the ‘Baby Wildhearts’ back in the day, Scottish rockers Baby Chaos disappeared off the radar after 2 critically acclaimed albums and... Details
Tesla – ‘Five Man London Jam’ (UMC)

Tesla – ‘Five Man London Jam’ (UMC)

Three decades after almost single-handedly taking the hard rock goes acoustic format mainstream Sacramento’s finest sons Tesla recently returned to the now well worn set-up... Details
Buzzcocks – ‘Sell You Everything (1991-2004)’ (Cherry Red Records)

Buzzcocks – ‘Sell You Everything (1991-2004)’ (Cherry Red Records)

Buzzcocks should require no introduction. Forever embedded in pop culture of the late '70s and to the punk and post-punk DIY movements, the group, led... Details
Aerial Salad – ‘Dirt Mall’ (Plasterer/Roach Industries)

Aerial Salad – ‘Dirt Mall’ (Plasterer/Roach Industries)

Every now and then here in the UK a band connects with a generation and explodes into the mainstream. Nirvana, the Sex Pistols, Oasis, the... Details