Exit Calm – Exit Calm 9/10 As far as I can see British Rock n’ Roll is going through a barren spell, people can pontificate about how great things are and hide behind a few dozen decent singles, but I can see only a handful of bands who are genuinely trying to ‘crack it’. Bands [...]
Teenagersintokyo – Sacrifice 9/10 I am really loving this debut longplayer! I kind of knew I would after being mightily impressed with the band’s recent E.P. This builds on the dark sinister overtones that collection held. That is not say they are a one trick pony, indeed you could be forgiven for thinking you had [...]
Ladytron – Remixed & Rare 5/10 I’ve been a Ladytron fan from the first time I heard 604 from the back seat of my friend’s Honda as we drove aimlessly through the streets of Phoenix on a Friday night, desperate for something fun to do. I knew right then and there that this was a [...]
As I’ve mentioned many times before, I like listening to the radio while in the car. Even when it’s bad radio, I still make the attempt. I’m sure part of it is this nostalgic memory of so-called good radio and the hope that it might someday return. Though I’m sure even in my subconscious that’s [...]
Peggy Sue – Fossils & Other Phantoms 9/10 Ahh, Peggy Sue! Where do I start? This trio kind of have everything, they really kind of stole the show a few weeks back on the Local Natives tour. I have discovered them late as the debut album drops on April 5th. They are yet another artist featured [...]
Gorillaz – Plastic Beach 8/10 Gorillaz has been an odd concept from the start. A sort of callback to the days of Josie & The Pussycats or Gem & The Holograms. How many of their songs can you really remember (or still listen to)? It always seemed like an unusual reference point to start a [...]
After a really stressful day I just wanted to unwind tonight with something comfortable and soothing. I just adore Alessi with or without the Ark, her voice is unique and beautiful just like her lyrics. So tucked away in my inbox was a link to the new E.P. – just perfect! Most of you will [...]
