"My Favourite Records" is available on iTunes and all digital outlets Produced by Rick Parker Written, Composed & Performed by Soft Open. Guest Star Guitar: Michael Lockwood/Drums: John Wilmer/Bass: Tommy Black. http://www.softopen.net
Rock n’ roll power trio Torpedohead have released their brand new track “Ain't Your Life”. Featuring stomping hardrock riffs combined with a sticky chorus in the usual Torpedohead style, this new Track will leave you singing along for days. Following last years video this new song is another promo showcase for a yet untitled new... Continue Reading →
This 6 song vinyl is an interesting mix of no wave and blues, minimalism and soul. It was recorded live using a 50s RCA microphone, so it feels just like the duo is playing in the same room with a vintage drum machine and reverb. The ghosts of SUICIDE and The GUN CLUB wander in... Continue Reading →
Born a rocker, die a rocker. It ain't about money, or bought and paid-for popularity, following trends, or fitting in. For every big name, show-biz institution like say Trent Reznor, or Green Day, or Nirvana or whoever, there are numerous complete unknowns making outsider art because they have to, not just because they can. Many... Continue Reading →
This is the release for the 25th anniversary of "Psychotic Playground" (limited edition picture-dic CD) and I'm ashamed to admit that I wasn't familiar with PARADISE ALLEY until now, maybe because they were among the bands that had an album out a bit too late... I can't even count all the great albums that were... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia rock'n'roll gang RUNHIDEFIGHT offers us two songs in which classic garage rock'n'roll meets wild protopunk. You'll hear some guitar riffs influenced by The KINKS, some slight surf rock touches and some riot girl lead vocals in "He's A Jerk." "Because I Love You" has more psych to it, think 60s garage with Indian (Bollywood... Continue Reading →
'Cause I wanna be there wit cha and I know what to bring ... Ya don't get no respect until ya die, if you're a friend of mine... ALONE IN A CROWD (-by Daddy Rollin' Stone and the Endless Party) It ain't no fun being a symbol. Once you come to represent something powerful in... Continue Reading →
JOE NORMAL AND THE ANYTOWN'rs are located in Los Angeles, but Joe is originally from New Jersey and you can fee lt in the songwriting. Melody and energy meets in a way that brings The REPLACEMENTS to mind in "Anytown" while "Nuthin' (I Got Nothing)" has classic British rock'n'roll (STONES, FACES...) influences, and "Into The... Continue Reading →
Opening song "Yeah Yeah Yeah" brings us back to 70s KISS with Ace Frehley inspired guitars and vocals bringing Gene Simmons to mind, but The BAD SOMETHINGS actually are a duo! Songs like "Let It Roll" or "Along For The Ride" are simple and catchy with raw energy, cowbell and classic rock guitar riffs while... Continue Reading →
