Fine Lines – Deadbeat Lullabies: Album Review
Some Roots-infused Americana, and a whole lot more on the third album from British seven piece, Fine Lines.
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. A former writer and Reviews Editor on Louder Than War as well as several online music blogs, he also contributes to Fireworks and to Powerplay Rock & Metal magazines.
The Georgia Thunderbolts – Can We Get A Witness: Album Review
The Georgia Thunderbolts give raw and rootsy Southern Rock & Soul a good name.
SEIMS – Four: Album Review
The SEIMS juggernaut of experimental Post/Math Rock hits a peak with some stunning creations on the new album, Four.
The Pineapple Thief – Nothing But The Truth: Album Review
The Pineapple Thief provide us with another excuse to fill the shelves with another mighty fine product – the Nothing But The Truth live document.
Skinny Lister – A Matter Of Life & Love: Album Review
The fifth album from Shanty Punksters Skinny Lister is a kaleidoscope of styles and influences given the the familiar treatment.
The Cult – Born Into This, Savage Edition: Album Review
The 2007 album from The Cult, expanded with a disc of bonus material. Astbury and Duffy, friends briefly reunited.
Brick Briscoe & The Skinny – iloveyousomuch: Album Review
Composer, filmmaker and producer Brick Briscoe goes balls out rock and roll on his new album
Erasure – The Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Andy Bell and Vince Clarke are on top form on the first of two ‘due to public demand’ nights for Erasure at Manchester Apollo.
The Pineapple Thief – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
We catch The Pineapple Thief in Manchester at the start of a new European tour.
Eclipse – Wired: Album Review
Eclipse deliver the goods (again) in the tired and trusted way with their eighth album showcasing their powerful Melodic Hard Rock.
Granny’s Attic – The Brickfields: Album Review
Granny’s Attic go all out instrumental on album #3 – The Brickfields.
The Paradox Twin – Silence From Signal: Album Review
The Paradox Twin follow up The Importance Of Mr Bedlam with an album based on personal experience and laced with classic moments.
Wayward Sons – Even Up The Score: Album Review
The big day arrives. A new album from Wayward Sons to have fun with.
Bleek Noir – Strange Singalongs: EP Review
The new EP from Bleek Noir features Strange Singalongs. “So what’s new?” you may ask. Read on…
Elbow – The Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Elbow round off their UK tour with three nights in arguably their favourite room. We’re with them in the middle of the three night residency.