So, what does it take to be a great Rock Band nowadays? Is it the same as it ever was? Or does it need something modern, or even something futuristic included? My view has and probably always will be made up of the following… A great front man and singer, a kick arse, virtuoso guitarist, … Continue reading Welcome to The Heavy North
So as the dust settles from an amazing weekend of music and fundraising I'm left thinking what now? What's next? So despite my own little session being a disaster, the Inyourearsmusic sessions supporting #FBWMusic was a triumph...pulling together the great and good from a burgeoning new music scene from all over the country and into … Continue reading When the Music’s over…play another record.
So our favourite Wolverhampton wonders have been a bit quiet of late, whilst they continue to entertain on socials like all great bands their quest for World Dominance has hit pause somewhat. However taking the opportunity to get some new tunes down - they recently decamped to one of the most legendary studio's in the … Continue reading In The Studio With – Citylightz
It seems that Yorkshire is a rich haven for talent at the moment - as well as having great tea. The Rosadocs are another new band that you may not heard of, a 4 piece hailing from Sheffield. They have been around since 2017 releasing songs, gigging and getting better all the time. I have … Continue reading Single of the week – The Rosadocs – Say Something
You always need a bit of rock n roll in your soul don't you. Riffs, Drums, gravelly voice, big choruses the lot. I don't think we have had a decent UK Rock band for years - experts will probably disagree and tbf there probably has been, but for me no. Until a couple of weeks … Continue reading Maker – Rollicking Rock N Roll Band
Pureveyors of late 80's/early 90's psychedlic sounds akin to The Stone Roses, The La's and other greats - Crimson Bloom are forging ahead led by their talented and all round nice guy Andy - This really is a band to watch and with a second album due, they are soon to be adored - So … Continue reading 20 Questions with….Crimson Bloom
And then one day out of the blue, a video of a new band hit my feed. Three young men standing in a field, by a canal etc, strumming guitars and looking like they had just fallen out of a Byrd's convention. My interest was spiked. What was this I was watching? More importantly what … Continue reading The Mariners – Time Travelling Minstrels
The Rebirth Of Cool 