The Vapors – ‘Wasp In A Jar’ (Red Chuck Records)

The Vapors – ‘Wasp In A Jar’ (Red Chuck Records)

“Life, you just can’t odds it, can you?”, as a certain fictional barman of Brentford was fond of saying (hello, Robert Rankin). So, here in... Details
Ming City Rockers – ‘Clementine’ (Self Release)

Ming City Rockers – ‘Clementine’ (Self Release)

One of the most anticipated albums of 2025, two years on from ‘Lime’, I am very happy to have ten, new tunes from Ming City... Details
Tyla J. Pallas ‘Gilding the Lily’ (King Outlaw/ Cargo)

Tyla J. Pallas ‘Gilding the Lily’ (King Outlaw/ Cargo)

Tyla has soundtracked about 37 of my 51 years here on Earth. For me, it all started with ‘In the Dynamite Jet Saloon’ by the... Details
Punter – ‘Australianation’ (UK Drunken Sailor Records/ Australia via Televised Suicide Records, Green Noise Records (USA)

Punter – ‘Australianation’ (UK Drunken Sailor Records/ Australia via Televised Suicide Records, Green Noise Records (USA)

Every now and then an album comes across your path that will have a real impact and knock you off your feet, almost a physical... Details
Split Dogs – ‘Here To Destroy’ (Venn Records)

Split Dogs – ‘Here To Destroy’ (Venn Records)

We’re just heading into March, and already I’m reviewing my second potential album of the year. And both albums are virtually EP length, which may... Details
Supersonic Deuces – ‘Deuces On The Loose’ (Screaming Crow Records)

Supersonic Deuces – ‘Deuces On The Loose’ (Screaming Crow Records)

Rome Italy’s Supersonic Deuces is the brain child of Andy Angelini (Stormlord) and Dave Scala (Enemynside). Formed in 2005 Andy and Dave started the sleazy... Details
The Wildhearts – ‘The Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ (Snakefarm Records)

The Wildhearts – ‘The Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts’ (Snakefarm Records)

The ongoing saga of The Wildhearts: round 2025. Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to admire Ginger Wildheart for keepin’ on keepin’ on and... Details
Bob Mould – ‘Here We Go Crazy’ (Rise Records)

Bob Mould – ‘Here We Go Crazy’ (Rise Records)

Album number bazillion from alt-rock noisemaker and all-round legend Bob Mould. Often his records are slow brain bombs that burrow in, hunker down then one... Details
Dead Mint – ‘Dead Mint’ (Self Release)

Dead Mint – ‘Dead Mint’ (Self Release)

In early 2023, due to not being in active bands at the time, 4 likeminded friends got together to form DEAD MINT (featuring members of... Details
Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Raw Muscular Power’ (Jensen Records)

Death By Unga Bunga – ‘Raw Muscular Power’ (Jensen Records)

Oh boy, it's been a while but DBUB fell off the radar and feared missing forever until recently when we got a whisper that they... Details