Tag: Indie

New Band/New Music – Tiger Mimic

Another new band on the horizon - I've always been a sucker for that New York Cool, the Punk Sound, CBGB's, Old Skool Hip Hop, The Beasties I could go on. So when I've been invited to listen to a band made up of two New Yorker's I'm going to say yes. Tiger Mimic are … Continue reading New Band/New Music – Tiger Mimic →

These are some of my favourite things – New Music

So had a bit of a rush on in recent weeks and fortunately I've heard lots of great new music. The following is just a quick snap shot of some of my favourite new toons. Behind the sun - Eskobar - Coming on like early Kasabian and Ian Brown Solo work - Good groove and … Continue reading These are some of my favourite things – New Music →

Single Of The Week – Crying on the radio – Monza Express

Who doesn't love a song with a great chorus, great hooks, lyrics about love, break-ups, wanting someone back. The basis of all great pop songs follow these simple rules. Writing a song that is good using these factors is another matter - and its always a pleasure when a new song comes along and blows … Continue reading Single Of The Week – Crying on the radio – Monza Express →

The Artists and The Music – My First Blogging Month

So its been one month already since I started this Blog and what a whirlwind. I have been completely taken away with the positive response it has had and its completely exceeded my expectations. I've been able to connect to so many interesting people - bands/artists/bloggers/influencers/comedians and all round good eggs. At times its been … Continue reading The Artists and The Music – My First Blogging Month →

Album review – Finer Times in Other Worlds – Crimson Bloom

Ah the difficult second album - something of a legend in music or is it just a myth? Whilst some bands release such a magnificent first album its almost impossible to follow (The Stones Roses), other bands take it in their stride (Oasis), some release an even better album after a dodgy start (Blur, Radiohead). … Continue reading Album review – Finer Times in Other Worlds – Crimson Bloom →

Single of the week – Connected – Crimson Bloom

It's fair to say that each week picking a SOTW is tough, but this week in a week of great releases one track stood head and shoulders above the rest. Connected is a cover, a cover of a well known dance/rap song from early 90s Brit rappers Stereo MCs. A brave choice, foolhardy some would … Continue reading Single of the week – Connected – Crimson Bloom →

Interview with…Matt Mead – Flowered Up – A Weekender’s Tale

This is really about the great London band of the early 90's Flowered Up - a band of rowdy kids from Camden Town who led by the charismatic Liam, and including a bald guy dressed in a leotard with a flower round his neck (hard to believe) inspired us lost kids of London, to get … Continue reading Interview with…Matt Mead – Flowered Up – A Weekender’s Tale →

Single of the week – Clockwork – Glass Violet

New releases should be an event. Exciting, anticipation as you finally get your hands on the piece of history. In these days, it's tricky to do but you can out of the blue hit everyone in the face with a bat as your release drops. Yesterday after some teasing we had two hits. One from … Continue reading Single of the week – Clockwork – Glass Violet →

20 Questions with…Greencircles

So my new geordie friends, spared me some time earlier to answer my legendary 20 Questions - here they are: 1.       Who are you? Paul McGill, one quarter of GreenCircles. 2.       Where are you?Newcastle Upon Tyne.  Toon Toon! 3.       What do you do in the band? Write songs, sing sometimes and play guitar.  We have two songwriters in … Continue reading 20 Questions with…Greencircles →