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So here we have a very English band with a very modern take on the blues. But here’s where my problem lies; recorded in London, album artwork littered with the Houses of Parliament and a sound that could not be trying harder to be from the Deep South…

This is Finnish Erja’s eighth outing with her slide guitar and but unlike many other European acts, her modern take on the blues stands out as being much more personally infectious and fresh…

Usually our Indie-Electro bands are traipsing their skinny jeans around venues in London, so it’s nice to see a different take on this with this 3-piece all the way from Milwaukee.

The album title refers to the amount of tracks on the album, clever, straight forward, no-nonsense. It’s this attitude which is also stamped all over their work, which putting it simply is three Danish people playing Wild-West inspired Rock’n’Roll…

Hype is a funny thing. It can make you famous with everyone even before they’ve had a chance to hear you, and this can be such a curse.

Yes, it is a great name. It comes from his friend calling him a shark, he has blue eyes, and this album is his experiment…

UNKLE’s fourth outing sees them do away with the big star named which have littered their previous work and take the responsibility almost fully on themselves. Though littler known guest vocals are still a feature, when listening, it makes for a shift in listening attitude in stripping away the mask to see what’s underneath. Given [...]

An under strength crowd line the barrier at the Wedgewood Rooms for the first gig of New Young Pony Clubs tour and Teeth have the pleasure in trying to unite the room. Loud and brash, this experimental punk outfit certainly couldn’t be faulted in their enthusiasm and put up a good fight against adversity. They [...]

With the indie market awash with new acts, the NME showcase have got some of the big chart hitters to battle it out on stage. First on the list, hidden down amongst the bigger draws, The Drums provided not merely a warm-up but a declaration of intent with a confident, well tuned performance which took [...]

Loz Bridge is gaining a bit of a reputation. Having dropped the box social, he’s now all on his own. On the back of supporting David Ford, he’s Hampshire’s best kept secret, winning fans wherever he plays. It’s no exception to night as everyone shifts from the bar as China starts the evening. He seems [...]