TRACK: PETE ASTOR – CHAINED TO AN IDIOT
You Made Me is a Pete Astor album of other people’s songs and one original “Chained To An Idiot which has just been released. Its a response to the rest of the songs on the album and there effect on Pete “Like everybody, my life has been sound-tracked by the songs I listen to and sing …
TRACK: THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA – ZERO ONE/THIS FANTASY (FEAT. GREY REVEREND)
The Cinematic Orchestra – now comprising of founder Jason Swinscoe and long-time collaborator Dominic Smith last release “To Believe” dropped on 15th March 2019 on Ninja Tune with widespread acclaim. Their new album “To Believe Remixes” is is a carefully curated collection of tracks – featuring remixes and re-works made by some of The Cinematic …
TRACK: THESE GREY MEN – STREET SPIRIT
System OF A Down have been lacking in new material for a while now with various members taking time to pursue there own musical interests. Serge and Daron both releasing original material since 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums. Drummer John Dolmayan has been working on reimagining some well known tracks since the idea came to him …
TRACK: ELRICHMAN – COP ON A HORSE
Elrichman – Cop on a horse Toronto based singer songwriter Paul Elrichman announces his new album Heaven’s Mayor out 24th April via Show Your Bones records, with the release of the first single Cop On A Horse. Its a wonky upbeat number dubbed by Erlichman as sounding like a country song set in a modern …
Track: Marker Starling – Waiting For Grace
Chris A. Cummings was described as a “Toronto music scene secret.” and I must admit I was in the dark myself. His first single off new album High January comes in the form of a catchy pop joy – Waiting For Grace featuring Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab. Waiting For Grace bobs along at a steady pace …
TRACK: MORRISSEY – KNOCKABOUT WORLD
Morrissey returns with his first album of original music since 2017 with Low in Highschool. The third single to be taken off his new album I Am Not A Dog On A Chain is a dreamy orchestral pop delight with lyrics that only Morrissey can write. Opening the song singing “Congratulations – you have survived, …
TRACKS: GLASS ANIMALS – YOUR LOVE (DEJA VU)
Your Love (Déjà vu) is a tantalising first hint of what is to come from Glass Animals’ third studio album, the follow up to Mercury Prize-nominated How To Be A Human Being. This dance inspired indie track is infectious with frontman Dave Bayley’s lyrics centred around a blue haired old flame with the music paying homage …
TRACK: MARK LANEGAN – SKELETON KEY
The Lanegan brand has always stood for quality for me and the man is back and still delivering. Skeleton Key is the first single from his new solo album – Straight Songs Of Sorrow due 8th May. Just over a week from the release of his memoir – Sing Backwards and Weep on 28th April. Commenting …
Track: Minor Pieces – Rothko
One word can be used to describe Minor Pieces new release – Rothko and that is beautiful. The duo of Ian William Craig and Missy Donaldson together under the name Minor Pieces are due to release their debut album titled ‘The Heavy Steps of Dreaming” since getting together in 2017. Some might be already familiar …
Live Review: Hartlepool Live 2019 15/16.06.19
Hartlepool Live I what seems a wonderful trend and a great way to bring a little money into their town councils are jumping onto the day festival and showcasing the local talent. Its a great day for fans and bands a like. For a low fee fans get to see great bands they love and …