DEAR HEARTS from Belgium started playing together in 2009 and have released a few records but I'm only hearing about them now with these 4 new songs. Opening with a song untitled "Dear Hearts", you can hear a strong Californian punk rock'n'roll influence in the band's music. "Lost Boy" confirms this with guitars and choruses... Continue Reading →
The JENKINSES from Brussels, Belgium describe themselves as "the best kept secret in rock'n'roll", and they might be right! The band formed in 2013 with former NERVOUS SHAKES members and have been through different line-ups before offering us this 5 song EP. Opening song "Down" bring the NEW YORK DOLLS and The SEX PISTOLS to... Continue Reading →
Rock’n roll time bomb, Stagebeast was to burn bright & fast releasing a hit single in ‘78 before ruining their EMI deal, not unlike the Sex Pistols, by wrecking their offices in Brussels on the very day they were to sign for a second 7inch. Famous for their stage antics Stagebeast had been formed in... Continue Reading →
The BACKSEAT ANGELS, from Belgium aren't famous yet, but when listening to their vintage sounding glammy powerpop, you can only admit that they do have good tastes in music. Opener "My Baby Wants To Brainwash My Mind" could have been a RAMONES song, while you'll hear a bit of UNDERTONES in "Saturday Night" and in... Continue Reading →
The RATBOYS are not Mr. Ratboy's new band, they come from Belgium and "Cash Gas and Trash" is their debut album. These Boys love 77 punk rock'n'roll, 60s bubblegum power pop and they sometimes remind me of The BEAT ANGELS ("Bubblegum Attack".) The RATBOYS understood that a catchy chorus is the most important thing when... Continue Reading →
