Jimmy Regal And The Royals – Ain’t Done Yet: EP Review
Jimmy Regal And The Royals return with a five track EP that keeps them in the spotlight.
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 Story Song Scientists – Quantum Lyrics: Album Review
Findlay Napier and Megan Henwood are the Story Song Scientists, making more Story Song Science music with a quirky inspiration and chemistry.
Toria Wooff – James Edward: Single Review
Toria Woof releases a new single. James Edward has an ‘interesting’ backstory…
Freya Beer – Beast: Album Review
The debut album from Freya Beer is an aptly titled, confident and striking set of songs
Saskia – Where Are We Heading: Album Review
Saskia Griffiths-Moore asks Where Are We Heading on a subtle and classy acoustic set.
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.
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.