Norwich noise mongers Hedra are bringing raw heavy music back with their first E.P. Titled 'Mind Dimension.’  Hedra, which is a verb meaning to accidentally ruin something permanently are made up of Jim Marten on vocals, Chris Gedge on Guitar, Kamil Korsak on Guitar, Bo Boy on Bass and Tomas Mrazek on Drums. Mind Dimension … Continue reading Hedra – Mind Dimension EP

Ireland’s multi-platinum-selling band The Coronas have been playing together for most of their lives.  Trust the Wire, their fifth album and the first on their own label imprint, became the band’s first #1 album when it debuted at the top of the Irish music chart in early June.  Trust the Wire will be released in … Continue reading The Coronas – Trust the Wire Album

Littermouth are British band based in the South West of England. They have been going since 2012 and have released this debut album in October 2016. The 12 tracks for the self-titled album were recorded & produced by Littermouth & mastered by three time Grammy Award nominated Andy Jackson.  Andy was head sound engineer for the … Continue reading Littermouth – Swindlers. Liars, Shaggers, Cheats – Single and Video

  What happens when you hook up a mic and record the combined sounds of a guitar, a water bottle, a toy shaker, a seeded plant pod, a kitchen towel roll, a salt shaker and a pepper grinder? You get this new acoustic single from Elrae THE RAEMAN. The single  gives an insight into the … Continue reading Elrae THE RAEMAN – Fed Up – Single

Deadfly are a 4-piece band based in Torbay in South Devon. They combine bluesy Grunge/Desert Rock, taking influences from a range of bands including Queens Of The Stone Age, Nirvana and The Doors. The band are Lee on vocals, Sweeney on guitar, Stu on drums, and Mike on bass.   I recently reviewed their self … Continue reading Deadfly – Demockery – Single

Skyfever are a rock band from Ireland with influences ranging from U2 to Oasis and Audioslave.  They are currently playlisted at Anfield and other football stadiums across the UK and Alice Cooper has given them radio airtime and retweeted a link to their music.  This single is currently being played on a host of radio … Continue reading Skyfever – The Returning – Single

  Crimson Star are a hard rock band from Birmingham, UK. Formed late 2012, comprising James Shaw (guitar, lead vocals), Ross Edgington (drums, vocals) with Roger Ash (Bass).  They filled 2016 with performances and have supported Tax The Heat and Wilson. I love the EP artwork which made me smile and also could be a great conversation to have with the band … Continue reading Crimson Star – Bay View EP

Dead On Arrival was formed in 2011 and is a 4 piece metal band from the East Midlands.  The band consists of Jack Dughan (singer and rhythm guitarist), George Lathbury (drummer), Ben Calver (lead guitarist) and Connor Woodward (bassist). Their passion is to write, produce and release their own music and then play it live … Continue reading Dead On Arrival – Chasing Tides EP

  A Vintage Year are a progressive alt-rock band that hit the music scene in 2015. With hints of several different influences across genres, great chemistry and presence on stage, A Vintage Year brings a fiery and original rock ‘n roll presence to the music scene. A Vintage Year consists of Joe Williams (vocals), Jordan … Continue reading A Vintage Year – Picture Perfect

Every so often you get asked if you would consider reviewing some music that doesn’t fully appear to be what you know.  This was the story with Barry Jay Hughes who is a folk / rock artist living in Co.  Monaghan, Ireland.  This is his second studio release with his first EP  being “This Way … Continue reading Barry Jay Hughes – Tried and Treasured EP