Review By Glen Parkes With “One Drink Away”, alternative artist RØRY delivers a powerful and unflinching glimpse into the struggles of sobriety and recovery. Known for her deeply personal lyricism, RØRY takes vulnerability to new heights, crafting a song that feels like both a confessional and a rallying cry. As the fifth [more…]
Review By Halina Wegner James O’Hurley latest single, “Grace,” is a masterclass in combining lyrical introspection with infectious grooves. Rooted in a Motown-inspired sound, the track captures the essence of leaving the past behind, wrapped in a stomping rhythm and cinematic flair that demands attention. With influences like early Stevie Wonder classics—particularly [more…]
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROMROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM,ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC, THEGIGCARTEL,PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL“Robert Jon & The Wreck may be the hardest working band out there just now.” – Fireworks Magazine“Robert Jon & The Wreck deliver innovative, high-energy Southern Rock’n’Roll.” – Rock and Blues Muse “Everything that Robert Jon & the Wreck have delivered has been absolute gold. This is no exception.” – Music News “A rollicking [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Brighton-based metal juggernauts SYPHA deliver an electrifying punch with their new EP, Borderland. Since forming in 2022, the band has built a reputation for merging the crushing riffs of metal heavyweights like Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones with the infectious melodies of acts like Blink-182 and Halestorm. The result? [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Daily J’s Scatterbrains is an ode to self-made artistry, blending dreamy soundscapes with infectious, sun-drenched melodies. The New Zealand quintet—comprised of brothers Jayden, Jonny, and Jessie, alongside friends Cody and Rick—craft an album that feels like an endless summer. As their third self-released record, Scatterbrains solidifies the band’s [more…]
Review By Halina Wegner Sheffield’s own The Heavy Souls unleash their thunderous new album, Have You Got Soul, on January 31, 2025, through TMR Rock Records. Packed with raw blues grit and heavy rock energy, this record showcases a band firing on all cylinders, delivering anthems that are equal parts power and [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Marking five years since the passing of the GRAMMY-nominated bluesman Frank Bey, Peace is an 11-track compilation that encapsulates the essence of a career defined by resilience, authenticity, and an unshakable dedication to his art. Released on what would have been his birthday, January 17, 2025, this collection [more…]
The Veer Union have launched into 2025 with the release of the their new album, “Welcome To Dystopia”. The 8 song, apocalyptic themed album by the Vancouver BC, Canada based group includes previously released hit singles “Empirical”; “Is This How It Ends”, and the title track, which included a guest appearance by rising rockers Silent Theory. [more…]
Lords Of Acid announce that formerButcher Babies singer Carla Harvey is the band’s NEW Acid Queen. Lords Of Acid’s manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that “Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the new Lords Of Acid album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27 date US tour in June.” Says Harvey: I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera [more…]
THE ULTIMATE INDOOR BLUES FESTIVAL Sunday 19th January!!!! Sittingbourne, Kent. The biggest lineup of Chicago Blues Legends !!! John Primer , Toronzo Cannon, Nora Jean Wallace, Oscar Wilson, Giles Robson , Mississippi MacDonald1. Do not miss this opportunity!!!! Tickets available from https://rockinrootsevents.gigantic.com/the-1st-kent-international-blues-festival-tickets/sittingbourne-the-appleyard-aka-the-bourne-music-club/2025-01-19-13-00 A True Living Chicago Blues Legend that is John Primer [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes With “One Drink Away”, alternative artist RØRY delivers a powerful and unflinching glimpse into the struggles of sobriety and recovery. Known for her deeply personal lyricism, RØRY takes vulnerability to new heights, crafting a song that feels like both a confessional and a rallying cry. As the fifth [more…]
Review By Halina Wegner James O’Hurley latest single, “Grace,” is a masterclass in combining lyrical introspection with infectious grooves. Rooted in a Motown-inspired sound, the track captures the essence of leaving the past behind, wrapped in a stomping rhythm and cinematic flair that demands attention. With influences like early Stevie Wonder classics—particularly [more…]
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROMROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM,ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC, THEGIGCARTEL,PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL“Robert Jon & The Wreck may be the hardest working band out there just now.” – Fireworks Magazine“Robert Jon & The Wreck deliver innovative, high-energy Southern Rock’n’Roll.” – Rock and Blues Muse “Everything that Robert Jon & the Wreck have delivered has been absolute gold. This is no exception.” – Music News “A rollicking [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Brighton-based metal juggernauts SYPHA deliver an electrifying punch with their new EP, Borderland. Since forming in 2022, the band has built a reputation for merging the crushing riffs of metal heavyweights like Avenged Sevenfold and Deftones with the infectious melodies of acts like Blink-182 and Halestorm. The result? [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Daily J’s Scatterbrains is an ode to self-made artistry, blending dreamy soundscapes with infectious, sun-drenched melodies. The New Zealand quintet—comprised of brothers Jayden, Jonny, and Jessie, alongside friends Cody and Rick—craft an album that feels like an endless summer. As their third self-released record, Scatterbrains solidifies the band’s [more…]
Review By Halina Wegner Sheffield’s own The Heavy Souls unleash their thunderous new album, Have You Got Soul, on January 31, 2025, through TMR Rock Records. Packed with raw blues grit and heavy rock energy, this record showcases a band firing on all cylinders, delivering anthems that are equal parts power and [more…]
Review By Glen Parkes Marking five years since the passing of the GRAMMY-nominated bluesman Frank Bey, Peace is an 11-track compilation that encapsulates the essence of a career defined by resilience, authenticity, and an unshakable dedication to his art. Released on what would have been his birthday, January 17, 2025, this collection [more…]
The Veer Union have launched into 2025 with the release of the their new album, “Welcome To Dystopia”. The 8 song, apocalyptic themed album by the Vancouver BC, Canada based group includes previously released hit singles “Empirical”; “Is This How It Ends”, and the title track, which included a guest appearance by rising rockers Silent Theory. [more…]
