Electric Boys – ‘Shady Side Of Town’ EP (Mighty Music)

Electric Boys – ‘Shady Side Of Town’ EP (Mighty Music)

Following on from the release of their 8th studio album ‘Grand Explosivos’ in 2023, Sweden’s finest exponents of funk n’ roll, Electric Boys, return with a four-track digital-only EP made up of songs recorded in the same sessions. These are songs that were left to one side for whatever reason, the band feel these songs were too good to be left unheard and are sending them out into the wild.

If you’ve not heard Conny Bloom and his boys since their Funk O Metal Carpet Ride days, you may be surprised to find they are a harder rocking machine than they were in the late 80’s.

Years of being on the road, and a stint for Conny and bassist Andy in the reformed Hanoi Rocks at the turn of the century, has given the band a new lease of life and a harder, groove-heavy 70’s rock sound. Over the course of the last decade, they have released a series of quality albums and toured them extensively.

Opener ‘Head Honcho’ has a signature groove, with some tasty licks and that familiar sultry Conny Bloom vocal that leads to a stadium-sized chorus.

Next up is ‘Grand Explosivos’, and it leads me to wonder why this was not included on the album that shares its title. It’s a killer tune to be fair, with an almost mariachi feel to the verses and a bombastic rock chorus. It fits the eclectic and commercial feel of the last album. I guess it just shows the high quality of the songs on offer, that this was left by the wayside.

‘Looking For Vajayay’ is pretty cool too. It rides along on a heavy bass groove, has some crazy ass horns going on, but lacks a catchy chorus, feeling like more of a jam than a finished song. That said, it certainly warrants repeated plays, and you won’t be hitting that skip button anytime soon.

Closer ‘Keep It Dark’ takes things up a notch, it features the vocal talents of guitarist Martin Thamander, who comes on all Paul Stanley here, which adds a different flavour to the Electric Boys palette. It’s a strong closer to a groovy set of tunes.

The band claimed these songs were too good to be left unreleased, and they weren’t wrong. They stand tall against the songs already released on ‘Grand Explosivos’ and are the perfect companion. While it’s a shame it is only a digital release, ‘The Shady Side Of Town’ EP is a worthy set of songs to add to any playlist. 

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Author: Ben Hughes

The Lemonheads – ‘Love Chant’ (Fire Records)

The Lemonheads – ‘Love Chant’ (Fire Records)

Years before going overground with a cover of Mrs Robinson and The whole Shame About Ray’ upwards trajectory and superstardom king of the slackers Evan Dando was besties with Oasis and perenial clusterfuck of drama on the live scene through the pages of Melody Maker and NME but never stopped making records going from the early days of the rather excellent records that were ‘Hate your Friends’, ‘Lovey’,’Lick’, ‘Creator’ before going overground and offered up the iconic stuff and big chart hits like ‘Car Button Cloth’ ‘ Shame About Ray’ and ‘Come On Feel’ before disappearing back into the murky underground Dando never stopped making music doing cover albums playign live as a band or solo this is his first Lemonheads studio album in a couple of decades.

It’s been a long time promised, and a cast of collaborators came and went, it’s a bold, melodic return to form with flashes of all previous models of the ban,d from the soppy acoustic folkified ramblings to the chaotic, rough house punk rock ‘In The Margin’. Dando has certainly found his mojo.

Now based in Brazil, where much of the album was recorded, Dando’s relocation in recent years has given him time to focus his attention on getting this done and on our turntables. ‘Wild Thing’ is powerful with big guitar and his distinctive vocal delivery front and centre. The laid-back acoustic junk of ‘Be In’ sits nicely between the happy-go-lucky uptempo swagger of ‘Cell Phone Blues’, another great Dando tune.

If you want more wild, unhinged meanderings, then the Neil Young styleings on ‘Togetherness Is All I’m After’ with distorted guitars strumming big chords over a slow groove and big vocal melody is classic Dando.

J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr), Juliana Hatfield, and Tom Morgan rejoin the fold, alongside producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Antony and the Johnsons), Nashville’s Erin Rae, John Strohm of the Blake Babies and Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond. Adam Green of cult New York favourites The Moldy Peaches also contributes as co-writer on the aforementioned country detour that is ‘Wild Thing’.

You’ve got the groovy bass-heavy ‘Marauders’ offering something funky, whilst the title track is darker and punchier. ‘The Key OF Victory’ is an acoustic meandering campfire jaunt before the dreamy ‘Roky’ kisses the listener goodbye, and a very well-received new album from The Lemonheads that will, in time, sit proudly alongside some of this band’s fine catalogue of releases. In a different time from the last time we got new Lemonheads material, Dando has delivered a strong album that is worthy of the name. Let’s not leave it another twenty years if there’s more of this in the tank.

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Author: Dom Daley

Dead Pioneers new Single ‘Freedom Means Something’

Dead Pioneers new Single ‘Freedom Means Something’

DEAD PIONEERS RAIL AGAINST CURRENT AMERICAN POLITICS IN NEW SINGLE ‘FREEDOM MEANS SOMETHING’

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UK AND EU DATES CONFIRMED FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2026 – TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:

Dead Pioneers, the indigenous punk rock band from Denver, have never been afraid to use their art as a vehicle to express their beliefs and anger at the current political landscape in America. Over two albums – their self-titled debut in 2023 and ‘PO$T AMERICAN’ from earlier this year, the band have concocted a unique blend of spoken word, hypnotic post-rock and punk roots that has quickly caught the imagination of music fans searching for something new, something real and a band with something to say.

Dead Pioneers have now returned with a new single that is perhaps their most enraged work to date. ‘Freedom Means Something’ was recorded at the same time as ‘PO$T AMERICAN’, but didn’t make the album at the time, yet despite being written over a year ago, it captures the political and social moment of the United States and the anger, fear and vitriol that comes in policy changes and egregious decisions being made by this current administration.

“It was one of a few pieces we did that didn’t make the album cut at the time,” clarifies frontman Gregg Deal. “It wasn’t an issue of good or not, so much as curating our second record to something that made sense. We are so pleased to be releasing this piece now. Much like our second record, we wrote for the moment and didn’t expect the message of the music to be more relevant to what is currently happening here. We stand by our message, politically, socially and culturally, in hopes for change. These statements are meant to be in the moment of recognising that there are those among us, the most vulnerable, who will be the first to feel the effects of what we can only call oppressive. It is our moral duty and obligation to say the quiet thing out loud in an effort to use the medium of music to provide another way to hear ideas that stand in opposition of policies that align with the principles of white supremacy and fascism and nazi ideology, undermining the basic principles of freedom. We hope you see this in Freedom Means Something.”

“We will tar and feather you with your money and prepare you for your place in the annals of historical genocide. Amidst the nationalistic maniacs that destroy families and land, and legacy and truth and decency. Your end is near,” says Gregg in the song’s closing verse. It’s powerful, intense and righteous.

Dead Pioneers are confirmed to play their first EU and UK tour in February and March, 2026. Support for all UK shows comes from Yakkie, featuring Janey Starling formerly of Dream Nails. Go HERE for tickets.

Dead Pioneers emerged as a dynamic extension of vocalist Gregg Deal’s performance art, seamlessly blending music with critical cultural commentary. Rooted in the same themes of identity and resistance that define his visual work, the band’s sound acts as a powerful platform for addressing the complexities of Indigenous experience. Deal harnesses the raw energy of punk and alternative influences to challenge prevailing narratives, using lyrics that provoke thought and evoke emotion. Just as his performance art confronts the legacies of colonisation and systemic marginalisation, Dead Pioneers – completed by Josh Rivera and Abe Brennan on guitars, bassist Lee Tesche (Algiers) and drummer Shane Zweygardt – engages audiences in a visceral dialogue about survival, resilience, and reclamation of voice. This musical endeavour not only amplifies his artistic vision but also creates a space for collective expression and solidarity, inviting listeners to reflect on the intersections of culture, history, and identity in a contemporary context. Through Dead Pioneers, Deal continues to assert that art, in all its forms, can be a powerful vehicle for activism and change. 

The band are currently playing shows in the US and working on new material and will start recording their third album later this year.

See Dead Pioneers at the following dates in the UK and EU in 2026:

February

26th UK Bristol, The Croft

27th UK Manchester, Rebellion

28th UK Leeds, Key Club

March

1st UK London, The Underworld

3rd NL Arnhem, Willemeen

5th DE Wiesbaden, Schlachthof

6th DE Stuttgart, Juha West

7th DE Cologne, Helios37

9th CH Zurich, Bogen F

11th AT Vienna, Arena

12th DE Munich, Backstage

13th DE Berlin, Cassiopeia

14th DE Hamburg, Hafenklang

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Peter Hook & The Light UK Tour 2025

Peter Hook & The Light UK Tour 2025

GET READY // UK TOUR – NOVEMBER 2025

“Get Ready was a honeymoon record. Looking back now, it was very enjoyable to make, and I think is massively underrated. It did sort the wheat from the chaff and led to a New Order mk2, which played better but had lost a naivety whilst gaining a maturity. Barney and I became a ‘power couple’ in Manchester during the making of the record but, sadly, the old problems recurred when we came to play live. The writing was on the wall from then on. The two of us worked very hard to make this a great record and I think we succeeded. I am looking forward to playing all the tracks, many of which have never been played live before. The Light will shine through … Get Ready!” PETER HOOK

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced a full UK tour for November during which they will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety, followed by a full set of the most seminal tracks from the back catalogues of both Joy Division and New Order. The tour follows three highly successful Get Ready dates at Bristol Marble Factory, London Troxy and Manchester Victoria Warehouse over the Easter weekend in April and a US Get Ready tour during early summer.

Get Ready was released in 2001 and reached #2 on the US Billboard Electronic album chart and #6 in the UK album chart. It was the seventh studio album from New Order and was dedicated by the band to Rob Gretton, the manager of both Joy Division and New Order, who had died in 1999.

The UK Get Ready dates follow a mammoth run of shows last year – including tours of Australia, New Zealand, South America, North America, the UK and Ireland – tours of Spain and France in March this year in which the band played the Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order, a full US Get Ready tour in May and June this year, and a host of UK and EU festivals throughout the summer.

UK GET READY TOUR | NOVEMBER 2025

Thu 06 WORTHING Assembly Hall

Fri 07 BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy

Sat 08 COVENTRY HMV Empire

Thu 13 LIVERPOOL Olympia

Fri 14 EDINBURGH Corn Exchange

Sat 15 NEWCASTLE Boiler Shop

Thu 20 HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome

Fri 21 BATH Komedia

Sat 22 CAMBRIDGE Junction

Thu 27 LINCOLN Engine Shed

Fri 28 LYTHAM Pavilion

Sat 29 LEEDS O2 Academy

Tickets available here: https://peterhookandthelight.live

Various Artists – ‘Killed By Deaf (A Punk Tribute to Motörhead)’ (BMG)

Various Artists – ‘Killed By Deaf (A Punk Tribute to Motörhead)’ (BMG)

Motorhead mannaged to defy the boundaries set by the media and fans alike that it was unaceptable to be equally loved by punks and rockers but its fair to say the legacy of LEmmy is one that crosses many genres and to prove thepoint those peeps at BMG have only gone and gotten a bunch of top tier punk rockers to record their versions of Motorhead tracks be it classics or deeper cuts its all here for your indulgence and to be fair whilst a lot of tribute albums are bloated and very patchy this one is an absolute raging success and wall to wall bangers. Be it faithful interpretations or more twisted offerings it’s of a very high standard, and the addition of The Damned classic ‘Neat Neat Neat’ featuring Lemmy is a most welcome addition and barnstorming winner.

Sure, Motörhead’s impact on metal has long been acknowledged, but the punks like GBH, Discharge and the Damned is undeniable. There can be no doubt that because of Motörhead, these bands were faster, dirtier, louder, better, because of Motörhead.

Lemmy once said, “The punks loved us. The only reason we weren’t in that lot was because we had long hair, so obviously, we must be heavy metal. That was the thinking. But a lot of kids heard us without seeing a picture, so they thought we were a punk band.”

Of the fourteen tracks on this album, you’ll hear the passion and respect they have in their delivery and DNA for Motörhead. You have Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, The Bronx and FEAR all contribute raucous versions of their favourite Motörhead tracks. I could go through them one by one, but that would spoil it for you, it’s that good. from his adopted home, later on in life, they just “get it” from the awesome opener from Pennywise, the good vibes just keep flowing… and also up-and-coming upstarts like Slaughterhouse contribute, because, let’s face it, Motörhead always loved and championed the underdogs.

Lemmy covered the Pistols’ ‘God Save The Queen’ and wrote ‘R.A.M.O.N.E.S’ for Da Bruddas, for the ‘1916’ album, so it seems only fair to put this beast together. It’s only fitting, then, that the only non-Motörhead song on this album is from when he teamed up with The Damned in 2002 for a previously unheard and blistering version of The Damned’s classic, ‘Neat Neat Neat’, which is the album’s crowning glory. Lemmy and the Damned have a shared history over many years and crossed paths, so this was the clincher for me.


‘Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead’ is well worth picking up, not in passing but you should make a concerted effort to track down a copy. Punk or Rocker, you need to hear this album, buy it!

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WitchDoktors – ‘Izzatso?’ (Bomber Music)

WitchDoktors – ‘Izzatso?’ (Bomber Music)

London rock n’ roll band WitchDoktors are back with a new album, ‘Izzatso?’, and what a bright slice of sunshine Rock n roll it is too. From the punchy opener ‘Lightning Strike’, you can lace up your creepers and get boppin. Featuring 11 tracks, WitchDoktors they refuse to stand still and incorporate styles outside of their comfort zone of rootsy punk rock n rolland on the opener, the breakdown is infectious and holds up the wonderful slide courtesy of Ruts DC Leigh Heggarty. Equal servings of Trashy glam rock n roll played loudly through amps with real instruments with big throaty gang vocals, it’s the perfect opener.

Hot on the heels is the punchy ‘Before The War’ with a fantastic chorus bursting with energy, it’s simply majestic, and the clincher is a hearty, warm, engaging production that’s elevating the songs into the next league.

Conceived during COVID and then delayed by the sad passing of their longtime collaborator and legendary recording engineer Pat Collier,  ‘Izzatso?’ is named thus for the listener to not take things on face value and to question everything. It’s no coincidence that the band are big fans of Mr Strummer, who’s woven into their DNA. See through the veils of bullshit or spins on stories or propaganda, and to think for yourself.” Wise words.

‘High Dry And Burn’ has a feel of Michael Monroe going on, and what a track it is from the backbeat, its exceptional songwriting and already the album is barely awake, and it’s pulling the listener in several directions and all of the highest order. Impressive stuff.

Heading into Strummer territory for ‘Freedom Fighter’, this could stand tall alongside tracks like ‘Tony Adams’ with its lively Bass run and inner city skank. Man, the horns on ‘Planet Of Pain’ with its energy are something else. The song is honkingly good and will deffo fuck you up!

WitchDoktors have hit a career high on this one, and the punch and zip of ‘Spanner In The Works’ is another side step into some ska skank with funky horns and twitching keys that a mid-70s Rolling Stones would have killed for. Whereas ‘God Knows’ has a pulse of Kinks in the song, at least that’s what I’m hearing mixed with some Small Faces for good measure, and the super strong vocal helps.

It’s an album full to bursting with potential singles left, right and centre, with a mixture of styles that work really well, making the best WitchDoktors album thus far. 2025 has been an awesome year for new albums and this is next level for these Londoners, showing that they can go toe to toe with anyone in this risky business. Kicking ass and doing it with a beaming smile, no doubt. Hell, they even don the sombreros and chew on cigars for a little mexicana on the album’s closer, ‘Kicking The Can’, complete with its squeezebox and trumpet, it’s making Paul-Ronney Angel blush, it’s so good. Andy and Tony, who write the songs, have really delivered without hesitation. I suggest you go and get a copy of this one right off the bat and demand they come to your part of town and bring the big guns, ‘Izzatso?’ is all killer and no filler, and you can tell I said so! Buy It! 

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Author: Dom Daley

Brainmaze – ‘When Your Demons Come’ (Self Release)

Brainmaze – ‘When Your Demons Come’ (Self Release)

Brainmaze is a groove/thrash metal project from Bulgarian musician Ivan Shishkov. Apparently, it has taken him a decade to put this album together. It’s pretty darn good! If you love a bit of technical thrash and power groove – think Annihilator meets Prong and you will get an idea of the huge sound of Brainmaze.

I have no idea who the other musicians are or if there are any. The album still sounds very cohesive, as if there has been some genuine collaboration. I could be completely wrong though! It could be AI…who knows these days? Let’s hope not…

Regardless of that, Shishkov has put something special together here. Crunchy staccato riffs, answering double kick drums, atmospheric solos, odd time signatures and some gnarly vocals make for some great heavy metal. The opening track ‘Fear’ kicks off the album with style. ‘Spite’ could be something unreleased by Jeff Waters, it screams ‘90s Annihilator – absolute quality. The entire album continues in this vein, it’s very well done. The production is huge. It sounds fantastic through my headphones with a perfect mix.

‘When Your Demons Come’ is a superb piece of work. Shishkov has done a wonderful job of combining heaviness while sprinkling some prog on top of his creation. It’s a great listen from start to finish. I’m off to listen to it again!

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Senser / Collapsed Lung – Hanger 18 – Swansea 23/10/25

Senser / Collapsed Lung – Hanger 18 – Swansea 23/10/25

It was great to see a very busy venue on a school night when the wind and rain were lashing down outside but inside it was warming up rather nicely as Collapsed Lung were on stage entertaining the crowd with a set of bangers and by the time they got to ‘Eat My Goal’ the audience were caught in the moment moving with the break beats and the energy was excellent. I particularly liked the Grange Hill Just Say No in ‘New Song Old Band’, Zammo would have been proud as the vibes in the room were spot on and Collapsed Lung had achieved their Goal of warming up the audience well for Senser.

With the audience packed in and the clock just ticking past nine, the band took their respective places as Haitham and Kerstin brought the energy out on the battle line. ‘To The Capsules’ ‘Devoid’ signalled the intent to drain every last bit of energy the audience had was about to commence and the rhythmic beats began and the riffs were cranked up, and with a one and a two, we were off! Heavy as a bomb with all the finest ticks and scratches, making this anything other than straightforward. Senser are up and running, no, scrap that charging.  No time to pause for breath because a frantic ‘Resistance Now’ is drawing the pit closer as Haitham stares into the middle distance as he delivers the sermon of the hour, and Swansea is all in.

A special mention must go to the band here who put in a shift and were tight as delivering the intensity needed and mixing the Deckwrecka who weaved live scratches and some into the ferocious riffs from Nick whilst the rhythm section held it tight in the engine room it was spectacular and the old ‘Stacked Up’ tunes sounded as fresh as songs off the new album especially ‘Ryot Pump’ which was devastating in its deliver, intensity and execution. Senser were on fire tonight and showed that they are indeed a force to be reckoned with.

There is an intensity to Haithams delivery as he grips the mic but a smile is never far from his lips as the audience bounced to ‘State Of Mind’, ‘Switch’ or the new ones like ‘Full Body Rebellion’ or the frantic mosh of ‘Harbinger’ showing they have the chops to go toe to toe with any heavy band when they want to.

‘No Comply’, ‘The Key’ were all present and correct leading up to a frantic and energetic ‘Age Of Panic’ as the guitars were rinsed before the non encore of the epic ‘Chanel Zero’ which encompassed everything these guys are great at it was indeed a mash up of Slayer meets PE but giving it a sarf London twist and owning the sound better than most in this genre. Politically aware, sonically astute, and a thunderous live band, Senser 2025 are a force to be reckoned with, and if you get the chance, pick up the new album and get to a show, it will entertain you and give you a shot in the heart that bands can still kick it and are relevant today as they were in the early 90s. Oh, and of course, they finished the set with a brutal ‘Eject’ and then they were gone. Swansea, you were served. Let’s do this again in the not-too-distant future that was memorable.

Author: Dom Daley

The Southern River Band ‘Easier Said Than Done’ (The Southern River Band/ Civilians)

The Southern River Band ‘Easier Said Than Done’ (The Southern River Band/ Civilians)

As the debates for album of the year begin and new releases start to slow down at the end of the year, the Southern River Band (SRB from here out in this review) have walked up to the table and threw a razor-sharp switchblade in the middle of it to command everyone’s attention. SRB has delivered some excellent songs in the past, and their last album (‘D.I.Y.’) was really good, even though it felt much more like a collection of songs than a proper album. The early songs from this album mostly grabbed me right away, but I had no idea that this would immediately be put on repeat. Do you ever listen to a new album and wish there was a way to listen to every song at once, because this is what this album does?

SRB kicks things off with one of the early singles, ‘Don’t Take It to Heart’, whose video showcases some of the humour the band incorporates. As a song, it is a hard rocker where the hook is huge with Cal Kramer’s vocals having a special quality of being infused with heart, soul, spirit, and a charisma all its own that allows him to deliver killer lyrics across this whole album. Being from Australia, there is an AC/DC influence in the musical mix, but I really think there must just be something in the water that makes that happen. The guitar solo blasts its way through the speakers. Great work by the rhythm section establishes ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ as the song is part blues rocker and part anthemic hard rocker. The guitar riff commands air guitar participation. There are some twists and wrinkles through the song that really elevate it to a whole other level. ‘Bad Luck Baby, Bye Bye’ slightly slows things down to really work a riff that is pure rock n roll from the same well as the Rolling Stones and Faces. The lyrics jump out here with the chorus being an immediate sing-along opportunity. 

Slowing things down with the semi-ballad ‘It’s What It’s,’ the band crafts an introspective journey about growing older and looking at life. I’m sure this will be a song in future live shows, where the crowd is ultimately who sings the song. The subtle musical touches provide the perfect counterpoint to the more rocking ‘One Last Dance.’ There is a strong ’70s influence in the verses, with a chorus that is somehow subtle and also hits the listener over the head. The band ends the first half of the album with the excellent ‘Suits Me, Just Fine.’ The lyrical reference to Van Halen seems appropriate for SRB as well. There are some David Lee Roth years touches across the album through both the vocals and lead guitars. These songs are timeless in their approach. At one point, I thought this could have been what Stillwater from the movie ‘Almost Famous’ would have done a few albums down their imaginary career.

Midway through the album, there has not been a moment or a song where I have not connected to the music. SRB provides a new wrinkle with acoustic guitar driving the opener of bluesy ‘All Over Town.’ It is a brilliant addition to the album and sets up the explosiveness of the rest of the song. The guitar work across the album is awesome, and there is some added slide in the mix here. There was one early single where I was not initially grabbed. I listened to it once or twice, but did not keep going back to it like I did with the other ones. My first time listening to the album thoug,h the song clicked in a big way. ‘No Such Time’ has a cool 70’s bluesy rocking groove, and I don’t know why it didn’t immediately click. I also cannot explain how it went from not clicking to a favourite among favourites. The dual vocals provide another atmosphere to the album, and this one also fits that earlier motif of Stillwater years later. The bass and drums are locked in an awesome groove. The band continue to throw in new elements with ‘Lay It On Me’ reminding me of the Rolling Stones when they incorporated some of those disco-type beats, or what Kiss could have done if they had made “I Was Made for Loving You’ a hard rock song first and then added the other elements. I could see a music video where the band is playing on American Bandstand back in the late 70s or early 80s.

The final quarter post of the album kicks off with the rocking ‘Fuck You, Pay Me’, where we once again see the humour the band incorporates into their lyrics when appropriate. It is another huge hook and sing-along song that fuses itself with the listener. This is where I suggest y’all buy something from the band so Cal doesn’t have to try and sell his gear or a kidney. ‘We’ve Got Plans Tonight’ cranks up the rock n roll and feels like the Quireboys (without the piano). At just over two minutes, the song demolishes the room in record time, with a harmonica solo being the cherry on top of this sonic jubilation. The band could have made this the album closer and had it swap slots with ‘One of These Nights (I’ll Be Gone),’ but this order works brilliantly too. They end with an epic ballad (and the current single) with a catchy ‘I’ll be gone’ refrain. It is not hard to see the live crowd swaying their arms with their cellphones, lighting up what should be an arena.

SRB deliver 12 outstanding songs without missing a moment across the album. Each element here really is lightning in a bottle as the album delivers killer songs, great mix and production, and a cohesiveness that brings everything together. The follow-up album will be a tall task filled with huge expectations now. That is for the future, though. Let’s take time to enjoy a very strong album of the year contender, but more importantly than that, an album to play continuously in the many years to come.

‘Easier Said Than Done’ is available now.

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Author: Gerald Stansbury

Mullins & Watt Reimagine The Stooges

Mullins & Watt Reimagine The Stooges

Org Music is proud to announce the release of “We Will Fall”, a daring and hypnotic reinterpretation of The Stooges’ 1969 track by drummer Larry Mullins (aka Toby Dammit) and legendary bassist Mike Watt. Available exclusively for Record Store Day Black Friday on November 28, 2025, this nearly 40-minute piece transforms the haunting original into a sprawling ritual of repetition, restraint, and raw atmosphere.

Mullins, known for his work with Iggy Pop, Swans, and Nick Cave, constructs a minimalist landscape with shruti box, Moog electronics, tabla, and gongs. Watt, best known for Minutemen and countless other projects, mutates his unmistakable low-end from subtle heartbeat to full-body hallucination. Together they channel the eerie pulse and narcotic drone of the original track, pushing its trance-inducing core into uncharted territory. The result is not a conventional cover, but an extended invocation: part séance, part dirge, part free-form exploration of mood and mind.

“We Will Fall” is the latest instalment in Mullins and Watt’s ongoing series of Stooges reinterpretations. The two previously performed together in the final iteration of The Stooges, lending the project a direct lineage. Pressed on 12” vinyl and split across two full sides, the release is limited to 1,000 copies, half on gold vinyl and half on black, selected at random. It will be available at participating independent record stores in the US and UK on Record Store Day Black Friday.

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