There are Primary elections taking place in California, including one for the Mayor of LA. Unfortunately, Mac Rettig isn’t on the ballot paper. That’s a shame, because she speaks more sense than all the other candidates put together. She can even do it in song. That’s extra clever. Mac Rettig is the mastermind behind Mr.Continue reading “Mr. Dinkles – R.I.P.T.”
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Sick-Days – Worn Out
Kurt Cobain famously wore a t-shirt saying ‘Grunge is dead’. Well, I’m pleased to report that Grunge is alive and well and living in Brighton, England. Sick-Days are a three-piece post-grunge band, who blend Grunge with Shoegaze to create a powerful, urgent and vital sound. Sick-Days latest EP Worn Out has four beautifully crafted tracksContinue reading “Sick-Days – Worn Out”
Twin Skeletons – Useless
Twin Skeletons return later this month with new single Useless. The track is scheduled for release on 27th March, and will have an accompanying video. Useless is another high energy, frenzied affair. Phoebe Millard’s vocals are not easily tamed, and on Useless they are also etched in pain. The song deals with feelings of self-worth,Continue reading “Twin Skeletons – Useless”
Mr. Dinkles – Eat Chips and Talk Shit
Mr. Dinkles get 2026 off to a great start with their latest single Eat Chips and Talk Shit. The track has wonderfully heavy, slow strumming, sludgy guitars that create a sexy-as-fuck sound. Mac Rettig delivers her lines in a deadpan, almost nonchalant, way. It’s a style that is quickly becoming her trademark – check outContinue reading “Mr. Dinkles – Eat Chips and Talk Shit”
Vinyl Floor – Balancing Act
Danish pop/rock band Vinyl Floor return next month with their sixth studio album Balancing Act (scheduled release date 27th February). The band consists of two multi-talented musicians: Daniel Pedersen and Thomas Charlie Pedersen. In the studio they augment their sound with the addition of other skilled musicians, who contribute everything from guitar to string andContinue reading “Vinyl Floor – Balancing Act”
New Age Grace – Take A Stand
New Age Grace are back with Take A Stand. The single, due for release on 19th December, is backed by a digital B-side We All Fall. This will be the band’s final single before the release of their debut full length album in 2026. Take A Stand is a mid-paced rock track with the familiarContinue reading “New Age Grace – Take A Stand”
Neoplastic – The Wolds
Hull based post-punk trio Neoplastic return with new single The Wolds. Singer and bassist Leo Joslin describes the song as “a love letter to the Yorkshire Wolds”. But this is no ditty of a folk song. Anyone expecting a Jethro Tull style Songs from the Wood track better grab a pair of ear defenders, becauseContinue reading “Neoplastic – The Wolds”
The Captain – Fight Your Momma
The Captain are back with their third single of 2025. Fight Your Momma is another belter of a rock song from these Dutch masters. Fight Your Momma begins with singer Kiki Baljé shouting “Good morning” like a toddler jumping on their parents bed at 6am on a Sunday. You know what follows will be chaos,Continue reading “The Captain – Fight Your Momma”
The Empty Threats – happy birthday
The Australian sextet released their 2nd full length album this month, a follow up 2023’s ‘Monster Truck Mondays’, and boy has it been worth the wait. The Empty Threat’s sophomore album ‘happy birthday’ is a tour de force of avant-garde rock. 14 songs and 34 minutes of pure genius, with one track flowing effortlessly intoContinue reading “The Empty Threats – happy birthday”
PØRTERS – Motion Without Direction
PØRTERS might just have the best four-part vocal harmonies since ABBA. Take a listen to the opening track ‘Where are we going?’ from the band’s latest EP ‘Motion Without Direction’ and you’ll see what I mean. This is a track of such exquisite beauty that it should be in an art gallery. ‘Where are weContinue reading “PØRTERS – Motion Without Direction”
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