Gary War at the Portland Arms Cambridge
Gary War has just started out on an extensive European tour, starting with a few nights in the UK. I first wrote about the band a few months ago and was intrigued to see how Greg, who has played all the instruments on the two releases so far, would interact with additional players. Things have […]
The Swing Movement – New release – Keep your eyes Down
The Swing Movement continue with their spate of released material, this time a more melodic rounded sound comes from the band in the shape of Keep Your Eyes Down. The track opens with the guitar and drum off setting each other, before the voice of Ben Walker takes a grip on the track, with some […]
The Brassic
Hailing from South London, The Brassic, a five piece band comprising : Fisher (Vocals) and cousin Ian Alfie (bass) together with the three brothers Jamie Young (lead guitar), Billy Young (rhythm guitar) and Joe Young (drums), got together as a band in September 2009. The result of the first practice, being Robber and the Supermodel […]
Band of the Week 9th January 2010
Mono Stereo from Sweden re-enter the band of the week chart back at number one. Five countries are represented in the top ten this week, with Kabul Dreams from Afghanistan making their debut. This week has seen a shake up of the chart, with only 4 bands still in from last week. Band of the […]
Gaoler’s Daughter at the Flowerpot Camden
On a freezing cold night in Camden on Friday, Gaoler’s Daughter braved the elements to play at Flowerpot in Camden and they weren’t alone. The attraction of the band saw a decent sized audience turn up, including people from well outside London, such is their developing draw. The guys who make up the band are […]
Band of the Month December 2009
Climbing 4 places to the top of the chart for the band of the month for December, The Gadsdens from the UK. Band of the Month December 2009 top 20 chart The Gadsdens UK (up 4 places) Gaoler’s Daughter UK (up 5 places) Krakatoa UK (down 2 places) The Drums USA (up 5 places) Them […]
Kabul Dreams
Kabul Dreams from Kabul in Afghanistan are a three piece outfit comprising Sulyman Qardash (guitar/vocal), Siddique Ahmed (Bass) and Mujtaba Habibi (Drums). Formed in February 2009, they play guitar led rock and sing in English. Keeping themselves busy, Kabul Dreams have recently released an EP Sound of Peace and Love and are managing to find […]
OfeliaDorme tour dates January 2010
OfeliaDorme begin a short tour in Italy next week: 16th Materia/Parma 21:00 21st Bologna Il Punto 21:00 25th Bologna Area 51 – Radio Città del Capo 20:00 30th Pistoia Spazio Liberato 22:00 31th Bologna-Secret House Concert Another year has passed for the Italian band and in celebration, they have produced a short video with some […]
The Ex
Sometimes it is difficult to know whether to classify current bands under essential indie bands, due to their longevity and influence. The Ex from Holland leave me in just that quandary. 30 years of music, more than 20 albums and getting on for 1 500 concerts across Europe, North America and Africa. Terrie Hessels (guitar, […]
December Thanks
I hope you are all having a great start to the new decade and enjoyed the holiday season. As has become something of a custom, I am grabbing a page to pass on a few thanks for the month just gone. December was as you would expect December to be, quiet periods and very busy […]
