I’ve been following The Heavy North since the world stood still in lockdown. Since those early DIY days, I’ve watched them grow from a Liverpool secret into one of the most formidable live acts in the country. I’ve even come to count them as pals. But friendship aside, their newest release, ‘Heavy’, is a clinical … Continue reading The Heavy North Return: A New Chapter, A Familiar Soul, and One Hell of a Single
Category: Single Review
Single Review: The Avelons – “Rubbernecker”
There is a specific kind of frustration that comes with being a fan of guitar music in 2026. Too often, you’re served a lukewarm plate of "indie landfill"—bands treading the same tired 90s water, chasing a Britpop ghost that’s been dead for thirty years. Then you hear The Avelons. Since I saw them play last … Continue reading Single Review: The Avelons – “Rubbernecker”
Review: Pocket Lint – Cyanometer
Single Release Date: 24th April 2026From the Album: Wunderkammer Futuristic Film Noir for the Modern Curator Pocket Lint (Mark Heffernan) has always operated in the shadows of "futuristic film noir," but with his latest single, "Cyanometer," he is stepping into a more structured, architectural light. The track serves as the first glimpse into the upcoming … Continue reading Review: Pocket Lint – Cyanometer
MARCH 2026: THE AUDITOR’S CHOICE
The Top 5: The Rebirth of Cool While the corporate spreadsheets are busy recycling 2014’s "Safe Indie" for the summer festivals, the real ROI is happening on the fringes. No fleece. No filler. Just the sounds of the resistance. 1. Hannah Robinson – Ruining The Moment The Vibe: Grunge-rock Natalie Dormer. The Audit: A visceral, … Continue reading MARCH 2026: THE AUDITOR’S CHOICE
It’s a Good, Good, Good Friday….. April Choons…
After what seems like an age, finally 2025 gets in the swing and a load of great new releases are tickling my eardrums... Here's a brief review of my favourites. SENSES - Accelerate Your Love/Already Part Of The Problem. Coventry's own Senses return with two new tracks and an announced second album making The Stone … Continue reading It’s a Good, Good, Good Friday….. April Choons…
Single Review – The Avelons – Chit Chat
Word has been sent to me here in Tanner Towers from the cold North East. It says there has been a rumbling recently and these shy and retiring types, clad mostly in their black and white armour have returned from a quest into Europe with a new found purpose and reason to shout. Cast free … Continue reading Single Review – The Avelons – Chit Chat
I’ve Got The Blues – The Shed Project
Heartbreak brings out the best songs in people...in many ways it's the foundations of popular music...from the early blues to modern pop songs about lost loves, forlorn aching for those moments for one more time. "I suppose it's head down, just carry on" sings Roy on the Sheds new song and the next step in … Continue reading I’ve Got The Blues – The Shed Project
Single Review – The Heavy North – Round Again
The Heavy North get heavy for their second single from the eagerly awaited second album Delta Shakedown. With a blistering harmonica start and a pound of drums the new single kicks of with Kenny declaring a New Sensation like a new music INXS. Comparisons to the Ozzie Rock Monsters isn't that far off, both have/had … Continue reading Single Review – The Heavy North – Round Again
Single Review – Gazelle – Lady Blue Sky
When you name your band after arguably the coolest trainers ever created, you better make sure your music matches up to them and doesn't end up like Dunlop Greenflash or Hi-Tec (please feel free to add your own worst trainers into this part). I digress, Gazelle are a 4 piece band from Leicester or is … Continue reading Single Review – Gazelle – Lady Blue Sky
Single Review – Our Fear is Their Power- The Shed Project
I love this band so much and the song is incredible I had to share it now. #fightthepower #ourfearistheirpower @@project_shed @ianbrown Please read, share and save this single - The Sheds are on fire.
Single Review – Lunar Towers – About Time
Jangle-Mod...is that a thing? If it is then Lunar Towers are the current kings of that castle (Tower)? I've been interested in the band ever since I heard their excellent E.P. Released on the Uber Cool Colorama records last year. The E.P. - Hurry Up and Wait was a perfect mix of classic indie jangle … Continue reading Single Review – Lunar Towers – About Time
Single Review – The Heavy North – Where Are You Now?
You know your onto something great when the buzz around releasing your new single is at tinnitus noise levels. Many bands had this, The Smiths, Oasis for sure and certainly that beat combo from Merseyside whose name escapes me...fans literally counting down the days until new music hits the airwaves. So it's testament to The … Continue reading Single Review – The Heavy North – Where Are You Now?
March In Already……Single Reviews
Here's a non-regular review of some of my favourite singles released in the last few weeks in no particular order. Grey Skies - Teenage Waitress The first official release from TW second album the fantastically named Your Cuckoo. I've been a fan of Dan's since I first heard Leaving Berlin from the debut album Love … Continue reading March In Already……Single Reviews
All Change it’s 2023.
Here we go again then, it's a New Year with new challenges and new opportunities. I type this as The Reytons sit atop of the old hit parade with their second album What's Rock n Roll? Indeed....guitar music it's dead they say. They say a lot of things don't they. Well seems like they have … Continue reading All Change it’s 2023.
Single Review – Teenage Waitress – Pretty Little Baby
After releasing one of my favourite albums of 2020 with the Wonky Psychedelic Pop of Love & Chemicals plus also doing a few gigs (one of which was for me 😃) Mr Teenage Waitress or Dan to his friends has been a bit quiet. Beavering away working on album two, he has only released a … Continue reading Single Review – Teenage Waitress – Pretty Little Baby
