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Twin Skeletons – Did You Get What You Wanted?

There’s a volcano going off in Iceland and another one in the South West of England. Twin Skeletons have erupted with their debut EP ‘Did You Get What You Wanted?’. Opening track ‘What You Wanted’ kicks off with some hard rock riffing in the style of Audioslave. Phoebe Millard’s vocals kick in with the kindContinue reading “Twin Skeletons – Did You Get What You Wanted?”

Through The Looking Glass

The Packhorse pub in Hyde Park, Leeds, was a buzz last Friday night, as HerOrangeCoat put on a showcase event: Through The Looking Glass – artists you should have your eye on. Three wonderful acts, each demonstrating that you don’t have to come from Nashville and be called Taylor Swift to write melancholy masterpieces. FirstContinue reading “Through The Looking Glass”

Shelf Lives – Uncle Fred

‘Uncle Fred’ by the Shelf Lives is the real deal. These two beautiful people are so good. I mean a bath full of Cristal champagne in the Portobello hotel good. I’m talking cruising in a Rolls Royce Spectre raked with bullet holes good. If you put Fat Boy Slim, the Prodigy and the Sex PistolsContinue reading “Shelf Lives – Uncle Fred”

BEX – sunDae

The indestructible master of punk returns with her new single ‘sunDae’. Bex is quite simply one of the most audacious artists of the post-punk era. Her uncompromising musical style blends industrial beats with punky guitar riffs in an unrelenting charge towards greatness. Vocally, Bex has developed a textured style of singing that allows her toContinue reading “BEX – sunDae”

Belmondo – Ventriloquists

Belmondo are back with a skilfully crafted belter of a rock song. ‘Ventriloquists’ is pacey and punchy, with enough energy to power a small town. ‘Ventriloquists’ is taken from Belmondo’s upcoming debut EP, and if this track is anything to go by we are in for a real treat. Belmondo have always had the confidenceContinue reading “Belmondo – Ventriloquists”

The Meat Sweaters – Fuck City

The Meat Sweaters, The Meat Sweaters, The Meat Sweaters – shouts vocalist Pete Fraser before the band kicks in to a no holds barred version of ‘Fuck City’ at the Signature Brew venue in London. Dressed in a thrift store tuxedo, the bare footed singer belts out the lines with the conviction of an evangelicalContinue reading “The Meat Sweaters – Fuck City”

Welcome to The Motor Show

The Motor Show once described themselves as “Not good looking enough to make serious music” and that just about says it all. So, if you’re in need of some fun and you enjoy toe-tapping music, then kick back and give these guys a listen. The Blues Brothers found a way to play Country and WesternContinue reading “Welcome to The Motor Show”

New Age Grace – Without Conscience

King Kenny Cassells is back with his band of rock renegades to tear off your band-aid of music mediocrity. Yes, it’s New Age Grace and their latest single ‘Without Conscience’. The track (release date 5th April 2024) kicks in at a mid-tempo pace, allowing singer Amy Louise ample space to display her emotionally intense vocalContinue reading “New Age Grace – Without Conscience”

Mollie Coddled – Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Mollie Coddled returns with her most powerful and expressive track to date. Manic Pixie Dream Girl is a tour de force of neurodivergent song writing from an artist way ahead of her contemporaries. Much like David Bowie, Mollie Coddled writes anthems for the alienated. Swimming against the tide of bubble-gum pop, Mollie Coddled isn’t playingContinue reading “Mollie Coddled – Manic Pixie Dream Girl”

O Hell, Oh Magic!

If you go in to the basement of the Louis Vuitton store on Bond Street in London, you’ll see a giant print by the artists Gilbert & George. It’s not as provocative as some of their work, but there’s still something subversive about it amongst the chic couture. Which brings me to O Hell. OContinue reading “O Hell, Oh Magic!”