The 'On Track' series: Book Review
The next batch of releases in the On Track series looks at the solo output of John, Paul, George & Ringo in the decade after the break up of The Fab Four and then the Becker/Fagan fronted Steely Dan.
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. Editor on Louder Than War, he also contributes to the LTW magazine, Powerplay Rock & Metal mag, Fireworks and FATEA as well as freelancing for PROG, Record Collector, Sonic Bandwagon and local press in Bury and Congleton.
Psychotic Waltz – The God-Shaped Void: Album Review
It might be over twenty years since Psychotic Waltz released an album but The God-Shaped Void makes it worth the wait.
Godsticks – Inescapable: Album Review
The definitive Godsticks album – a reflection of the frustration of Darran Charles’ search for perfection. To be fair to Inescapable, he’s not too far off.
Mariana Semkina – Sleepwalking: Album Review
iamthemorning singer Mariana Semkina goes solo on the stunning Sleepwalking album out on Kscope. Not a sign of unicorns or cupcakes.
Delain – The Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
The Masters Of Destiny tour hits Manchester. It’s album release day too for Delain’s new masterwork, Apocalypse & Chill.
Seth Lakeman – A Pilgrim’s Tale: Album Review
“If you’ve never heard anything about The Mayflower and the birth of the modern USA, these words and music could be your primer.” The words of Seth Lakeman on A Pilgrim’s Tale. Out now on BMG.
Richard Hawley – The Met, Bury: Live Review
It’s Independent Venue Week again. Richard Hawley is at The Met again. So are we. Again.
Delain – Apocalypse & Chill: Album Review
Delain return with Apocalypse & Chill that sees them upping their game once more in their unstoppable rise to the premier league of melodic and symphonic heavy rock.
Eyelids – The Accidental Falls: Album Review
Fourth album from Eyelids – The Accidental Falls on Decor Records – combines the lush with the loud noise of refined rock and roll.
Frigg – FRIXX: Album Review
Finnish folksters Frigg commemorate twenty years of music-making with a celebratory set of exuberant and evocative tunes.
Helldown – In Death’s Hands: EP Review
Four track EP of stage favourites from Welsh thrash merchants Helldown.
Beat Hotel – 12” mini album: Album Review
Beat Hotel deliver an ‘almost’ album of songs of “love, near-death and the worst aspects of ourselves.”
Nektar – The Other Side: Album Review
Prog rock veterans Nektar return for a new decade with The Other Side that celebrates both their past and the present.
Steve Hogg – Sings Nilsson Sings Newman: Album Review
One of those ‘lost classic’ albums, this time featuring the combined talents of Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman which has been re-created by British singer/songwriter, Steve Hogg, some 50 years after its release.
British Lion – The Burning: Album Review
Steve Harris puts his day job aside for a while and gets back to basics with his ‘up close and personal’ side project British Lion.
