Category Archives: 2) Album Reviews etc

Just before we ended 2013 a copy of Marmaduke Dando’s second album “Sweet Dregs” landed in my inbox resulting in it becoming one of the last new albums I listened to for the year and one of the first for … Continue reading →

Having recently made it into the local Showcase final hosted by the legendary Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth’s Underground Pilots unveil their new EP “Another Part…” and although I’ve yet to witness this south coast stoner rock band in action live, on … Continue reading →

Written for the lovely 7bit people:  http://www.7bitarcade.com/music/article/album-review-death-remains-stand-fight-believe/   Produced by ex-Sikth member Justin Hill, the debut album from London’s Death Remains is full of anger combined with positive energy, having stemmed from the band After Death losing two of their … Continue reading →

There are only a handful of bands that can lay claim to having released twenty one studio albums, let alone have a fairly consistent output, but alas with “Aftershock” Motorhead have done just that – so turn your stereo up … Continue reading →

Hailing from Devon, roots based Crazy Arm have opted to put their electric guitars down for their third album and go all acoustic on us having taken note of the reactions gained on recent tours, and with the end result … Continue reading →

Having recently played with local bands from the heavier end of the metal spectrum, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the south coast outfit Core of IO and their debut single “It’s All Yours”, but from the opening guitar … Continue reading →

Written for here:  http://www.7bitarcade.com/music/article/album-review-sky-larkin-motto/   Whilst on the road as an additional musician for the amazing Wild Beasts, Katie Harkin found time to start writing her main bands third album with the end result being the rather splendid Motto by … Continue reading →

Written for www.7bitarcade.com   Every so often an artist with a unique sound is unveiled to the music world, and in 2010 this saw Californian born Chelsea Wolfe release her debut album The Grime and the Glow, which along with … Continue reading →

Written for www.7bitarcade.com   Having already delved into remixing the likes of Moby and MGMT, electro DJ/producer Julian Peck has created his debut album ‘And Also With You’ under the moniker of Tythe delivering an album ideal for those post … Continue reading →

Written for www.7bitarcade.com     Straight from the opening verse of ‘After Me’, Josienne Clarke’s voice stands out above the subtle guitar tones of Ben Walker, but it’s the second track where the album comes into its own – with … Continue reading →