Tag: soul

The Heavy North Return: A New Chapter, A Familiar Soul, and One Hell of a Single

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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 →

It’s the end of the year as I know it and I feel…

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My Review of 2023 in Music (Mostly). That's it, 2023 is done, another year older and still none the wiser. As we leave the carnage of '23 behind us and head into the new dawn of '24, I thought I would write some words about my thoughts on the indie music scene with some of … Continue reading It’s the end of the year as I know it and I feel… →

Single Review – The Heavy North – Round Again

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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 →

The Heavy North – Electric Soul Machine – Album Review

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There is a moment at the end of the first song on the album - The Genie a huge Black Sabbath type riff opening salvo, when the trumpet kicks in when you say your first WOW!...it's the first of many. Liverpool's The Heavy North have been playing their rock n roll n soul n blues … Continue reading The Heavy North – Electric Soul Machine – Album Review →

London Calling – The Heavy North – Live Review

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The Fiddler - Kilburn - London 11th November 2021 The Fab 5 were back on stage tonight and ready to show London town what they were made of. Making their debut at the historic Fiddler Venue the offspring of the Mean Fiddler where the likes of Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, John Martyn, Dr … Continue reading London Calling – The Heavy North – Live Review →

Love and Chemicals – Teenage Waitress – Album review

When I first wrote about TW back in August it was off the back of hearing the awesome Leaving Berlin single - it was/is different to anything I was listening to at the time. It was hard to pigeonhole, it reminded me of so many other artists music but without actually being able to name … Continue reading Love and Chemicals – Teenage Waitress – Album review →

Album Review – Denise Johnson – Where does it go

So here it is - something many of us had asked for, for years and years. A solo album from one of THE greatest soul voices this country or any country have ever produced. The release of this album was supposed to be a huge celebration, a time when the singer was finally paid her … Continue reading Album Review – Denise Johnson – Where does it go →

Introducing – Milo Gore – Tougher then the rest

Some artists write albums that are a tough listen. Some are so truthful they hurt when you listen. They hit hard. You want to turn off but you can't. They reach deep inside your soul. Pulling at feelings you didn't know you had or were struggling to control. When I think of these artists and … Continue reading Introducing – Milo Gore – Tougher then the rest →