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Review: Hijss ‘Stuck On Common Ground’

5th March 202419th December 2024 Rob Walsh Garage Rock, Grunge, Heavy Psych Sounds, Hijss, Kraut

‘Hijss’, interesting word eh? I suppose it could be an exclamation of sorts. How to pronounce it? Not sure. Hi

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Review: The Devils ‘Let The World Burn Down’

12th February 202412th February 2024 Martin Williams Garage Rock, Go Down Records, Rock 'n' Roll, The Devils

I have always been a fan of both garage punk rock and duos in rock and roll, so, upon seeing

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Ruben Romano ‘The Imaginary Soundtrack To The Imaginary Western – Twenty Graves Per Mile’ Artwork
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Review: Ruben Romano ‘The Imaginary Soundtrack To The Imaginary Western – Twenty Graves Per Mile’

9th February 202410th February 2024 Spring ‘The Strutter’ Chase Garage Rock, Independent, Psych, Ruben Romano, Surf Rock

In my opinion, it takes a lot of graves that Ruben Romano has passed to steer up emotion that can

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Review: The Far Outs ‘The Far Outs’

24th July 202324th July 2023 El Jefe Garage Rock, Rebel Waves Records, The Far Outs

Alright, I’m unsure what your stance is on duo’s. Passe, or a cool trend? Maybe missing sounds that you NEED

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Review: Loose Sutures ‘Sado Sex For Dummies’

12th June 202312th June 2023 Martin Williams Electric Valley Records, Garage Rock, Loose Sutures

Back in 2021, which somehow seems like a long time ago at this point, when I first started writing for

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Video Premiere: The Far Outs ‘Last Night’ – Debut Album Releases 7th July via Rebel Waves Records

16th May 202316th May 2023 Lee Edwards Garage Rock, Rebel Waves Records, The Far Outs

It’s time to get your garage rock and roll boogie on as Brisbane guitar and drums duo The Far Outs

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Thelegati 'Senza Paura'
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Review: Thelegati ‘Senza Paura’

4th January 20238th March 2023 Domenico 'Mimmo' Caccamo Garage Rock, Ortovox Records, Psych, Thelegati

When on his 1977 debut album Terra Mia (My Land), the Neapolitan singer songwriter Pino Daniele was solemnly singing in

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Mick’s Jaguar ‘Salvation’
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Review: Mick’s Jaguar ‘Salvation’

12th December 202218th January 2023 Martin Williams Garage Rock, Mick’s Jaguar, Rock 'n' Roll, Tee Pee Records, Totem Cat Records

I’m a sucker for a great band name. A great band name can not only quip the listener’s curiosity, but

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Electric Jaguar Baby 'Psychic Death Safari'
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Review: Electric Jaguar Baby ‘Psychic Death Safari’

12th October 202217th December 2022 Martin Williams Blues Rock, Electric Jaguar Baby, Garage Rock, Rebel Waves Records

Life’s strange little coincidences never cease to amaze me. In this case, the music, and review gods sought fit to

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The Bobby Lees 'Bellevue'
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Review: The Bobby Lees ‘Bellevue’

11th October 20229th December 2022 Reza Mills Garage Rock, Ipecac Recordings, Punk Rock, The Bobby Lees

When the likes of Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry and Henry Rollins are singing your praises then you must be doing

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Review: Pit Pony ‘World To Me’

30th June 20225th August 2022 Lee Beamish Clue Records, Garage Rock, Pit Pony

When I think of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, I’m not instantly struck by its plethora of iconic heavy music acts. Yes, there are

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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

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Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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