Category Archives: Review

Oh this one you have to download, you really must.  ‘Nothing To Everyone’ (released today) is the much anticipated debut album from Kafka Tamura.  It’s a beautifully crafted indie pop album that combines uplifting melodies with poignant lyrics. The band wanted this to be a concept album and the opening song is like the firstContinue reading “Kafka Tamura – Nothing To Everyone”

The debate has raged for many a year.  Who was the world’s first rock star?  Some say it was Mozart.  He certainly fits the bill; being a genius child prodigy.  A kind of Justin Bieber, but with real talent. My vote goes with those who say it was Beethoven.  He was the first well knownContinue reading “Lindemann – Skills in Pills”

Released on 25th August ‘Royal Blood’ is the self-titled debut album from Brighton rockers Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher.  Following in the footsteps of other great rock duos such as Black Keys, White Stripes and more recently White Miles the guys successfully manage to sound like an epic 3 or 4 piece rock band.  ThisContinue reading “Royal Blood”

Bit of background first.  The band UB40 is named after the unemployment benefit form that you had to complete in the 1970s in order to claim welfare from the Department of Health and Social Security.  This department was eventually replaced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the form UB40 was then replaced byContinue reading “UB 40 – Live at Nostell Priory, England (June 2014)”

Rock fans may remember P. L Williamson from his days as guitarist with Aussie band Mammal.  Those of us who attended their show at Rios (Leeds) in September 2009 were mesmerised by the performance.  I once wrote that great guitar work is indistinguishable from magic, and Pete Williamson is certainly a great guitarist. Sadly, MammalContinue reading “P L Williamson – Whirlwind”