On the basis of this single alone, The Black Velvets seem like quite a bog standard rock band, and there’s definitely nothing here that you won’t have heard … [Read more...] about The Black Velvets – 3345
The Mad Capsule Markets – Happy Ride
As if you could have ever doubted them – The Mad Capsule Markets are back with another storming single in the form of ‘Happy Ride.’ It is to be released on … [Read more...] about The Mad Capsule Markets – Happy Ride
The Rejects – Welcome To Essex
Ah yes, I still remember the day when I opened up Kerrang and turned to the review page to find that The Rejects had been given 1K for both ‘Tested On Monkeys,’ … [Read more...] about The Rejects – Welcome To Essex
Eighteen Visions – Obsession
I really don’t see why bands like this get signed to a major label like Sony Music – there really is nothing great at all about them, and they definitely … [Read more...] about Eighteen Visions – Obsession
New Found Glory, Hot Water Music + The Explosion @ Hammersmith Palais 15.2.05
I was really looking forward to the moment when The Explosion took to the stage, having heard a lot of their material and being impressed with what I heard. … [Read more...] about New Found Glory, Hot Water Music + The Explosion @ Hammersmith Palais 15.2.05
LoLa Ray – What It Feels Like EP
When this CD came through and I saw that the band were releasing this CD on Good Charlotte’s label ‘DC Flag Records’ I was expecting it to be an over produced … [Read more...] about LoLa Ray – What It Feels Like EP
The Explosion – Here I Am
Underground US Punk band The Explosion have been tipped to make it big over here in 2005 – and with their major label album debut ‘Black Tape’ fast approaching, … [Read more...] about The Explosion – Here I Am
Stunted Giants – Just A Coincidence
When this CD came through my door I really didn’t know what I was going to make of them. I try not to make any prejudice judgements before I listen to bands but … [Read more...] about Stunted Giants – Just A Coincidence
Seethe – A New Beginning
Since I last heard Seethe, the band have acquired a new bassists and in doing so they have developed a more powerful and heavier element to their ever … [Read more...] about Seethe – A New Beginning
Kaiser Chiefs – Oh My God
I believe the band released single last May through Drowned In Sound, but February 21st 2005 sees the band re-release this thunderous track through B-Unique. … [Read more...] about Kaiser Chiefs – Oh My God