We talked about Brighton based artist Suzie Stapleton quite a few times through her singles and videos. Here she is back with a self-recorded album with the help of Gavin Jay (JIM JONES AND THE RIGHTEOUS MINDS) on bass and drummer Jim MACAULAY (The STRANGLERS.) "We Are The Plague" opens the album on a dark... Continue Reading →
Phoenix glam punk band (The) Slash City Daggers has released "Lose Myself On You (I'm Gonna)", 19 years after their second album "Backstabber Blues"! Hear it and download it on Bandcamp: Lead singer/guitarist Abe Ruthless also has a Sci Fi thriller movie (Intersect) coming out Sept 15th. Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/372172903/12a5e58425
-Buddy Holly fans will love the jangly guitars and catchy choruses of the new single by JOE NORMAL, called "THANK YOU GIRL." It is a " '50's retro-style tribute to all the women in our lives for keeping our world running and for the care and compassion they share as we strive to make it through these tough times together." - New Jersey Phonograph... Continue Reading →
Who said powerpop can only come from sunny places ? The SPEEDWAYS have just put London on the contemporary powerpop map with their fabulous new album « Radio Sounds. » Mauro and Matt tell us more about the band, the new album, their music tastes and much more !... Can you tell us about the beginning of the band... Continue Reading →
The world might be crashing down, but it won't stop The EROTICS to play and release music. Here they are again with 14 songs recorded live in the studio by Don Fury in early 2020 in front of a contingent of dedicated fans. "Nothing To Sing About" opens the record on on an instrumental heavy... Continue Reading →
The DeRellas probably had more singers than you can think of, so this time bass player Timmy stands behind the mic and it's working really well on this brand new single "Inner City Rock'n'Roll", a glam punk rock'n'roll song full of street energy bringing early MANICS to mind. The band will release their new album... Continue Reading →
When I first saw the name of the band, I thought they were playing speed action rock and I couldn't be more wrong... Opening song "This Ain't a Radio Sound" immediately brings TOM PETTY and CHEAP TRICK to mind. "The Day I Call You Mine" and "Your Brown Eyes Look So Blue" sound more like... Continue Reading →
4 new songs and a cool cover art-work by Los Angeles dark rock band BLACK MARKET HEART. "Feed Me Poison" opens this EP with some fine venomous post-punk full of energy while "Tidal Wave" has more to do with proto-punk and The STOOGES. Male and female vocals are mixed and give an interesting melodic effect... Continue Reading →
LOS STARS is a band from Chile, they sing in Spanish and probably have a good powerpop record collection at home. On this 5 song EP, their powerpop flirts with 77 punk ("Mi Secreto" or the intro of "Cadenas Y Cuchillos" reminding of The BOYS' "First Time.") The youthful energy of the band sometimes brings... Continue Reading →
