System Reset – Many Hands Make Lies Work (Self-released)

System Reset – Many Hands Make Lies Work (Self-released)

Written and recorded around the pandemic period, System Reset’s first recording since guitarist Shovel (he of Trigger McPoopshute notoriety) and drummer Sturdy joined the fold,... Details
Social Experiment – ‘Everything Is Connected to Everything Else’ (Blind Destruction/Deviance/Mass Productions/Maloka)

Social Experiment – ‘Everything Is Connected to Everything Else’ (Blind Destruction/Deviance/Mass Productions/Maloka)

Three years can be a mighty long time in the music industry with styles and tastes changing with the ‘next big thing’ and bands going... Details
CUIR – ‘ALBUM’(Rockstar Records)

CUIR – ‘ALBUM’(Rockstar Records)

Well, here’s a late contender for one of my favourite albums of the year. I love finding things by accident. I saw a Facebook post... Details
Dirtbag Republic – ‘Tear Down Your Idols’ (Shock Records/Vanity Music Group)

Dirtbag Republic – ‘Tear Down Your Idols’ (Shock Records/Vanity Music Group)

As retro-obsessed as I am, a proper throwback of an album would surely be a fine way to round off my reviewing duties for the... Details
Various Artists – ‘A Damaged Christmas Gift For You’ (Damaged Goods)

Various Artists – ‘A Damaged Christmas Gift For You’ (Damaged Goods)

Those ever-busy folks at Damaged Goods Records are in festive mood, to an extent. So, if you fancy an alternative Christmas compilation, this will fill... Details
Edweena Banger – ‘Diamond Rocks’ (Self Release)

Edweena Banger – ‘Diamond Rocks’ (Self Release)

Keeping the spirit of 77 punk rock alive and having a blast is the order of the day for Edweena. 'Diamond Rock' is an unashamed... Details
Ryan Hamilton – ‘1221’ (Wicked Cool Records)

Ryan Hamilton – ‘1221’ (Wicked Cool Records)

What’s there to do when you are stuck in Texas with just a guitar and your faithful dog for company? Well, when Covid scuppered the... Details
Murder Van – ‘Crooked Smiles’ EP

Murder Van – ‘Crooked Smiles’ EP

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia Murder Van hit all the criteria that their hilarious bio leads us to expect. Old school thrash riffs, a hint of... Details
The Scaramanga Six – ‘Worthless Music’ (Wrath Records)

The Scaramanga Six – ‘Worthless Music’ (Wrath Records)

Huddersfield’s finest release their tenth studio album. After the loosely conceptual albums ‘The Terrifying Dream’ and ‘Chronica’, the lead tracks ‘Horse With No Face’ and... Details
The Drippers  –  ‘Scandinavian Thunder’ (The Sign Records)

The Drippers  –  ‘Scandinavian Thunder’ (The Sign Records)

The Drippers are back for a second bite at your cherry – If 2019's “Action Rock” smashed you around the ball bag with it's full... Details