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Bill Fisher 'How To Think Like A Billionaire' Artwork
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Review: Bill Fisher ‘How To Think Like A Billionaire’

29th May 202429th May 2024 Rob Walsh Bill Fisher, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Septaphonic Records

In a just world, Bill Fisher would be seen as a member of rock’s newest royalty. A wholly dynamic and

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Lindy-Fay Hella & Dei Farne ‘Hildring’
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Review: Lindy-Fay Hella & Dei Farne ‘Hildring’

30th November 202111th January 2022 Dave Bowes By Norse Music, Dei Farne, Electronic, Folk, Lindy-Fay Hella, Pop Rock

If Lindy-Fay Hella hasn’t been the face of the Norse musical revival that has been bubbling away for the past

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Sacred Shrines 'Enter The Woods'
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Review: Sacred Shrines ‘Enter The Woods’

13th April 202124th May 2021 Rob Bryant Enter The Woods, Pop Rock, Psych, Rebel Waves Records, Sacred Shrines

I jumped at the chance to review an album by a Brisbane band: “Hey, I wonder what’s going on in

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Melvins ‘Hold It In’ CD/DD 2014

10th December 20143rd September 2019 Chris Moore (the) Melvins, 2014, CD, Chris Moore, Digital, Hold It In, Ipecac Recordings, Melvins, Noise-Rock, Pop Rock, Review, Rock

No one can deny that the Melvins are prolific, and newest offering Hold It In is in fact the 24th

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Gozu ‘The Fury Of A Patient Man’ CD/DD 2013

3rd May 20133rd September 2019 Ollie Stygall 2013, CD, Digital, Gozu, Heavy Rock, Ollie Stygall, Pop Rock, Review, Small Stone Records, The Fury Of A Patient Man

Gozu’s debut album “Locust Season” was an instant critical success for Small Stone and its eclectic collection of fuzzy bombs

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Gold ‘Interbellum’ CD/LP 2012

21st November 20122nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2012, CD, Gold, Hard Rock, Interbellum, LP, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Pop Rock, Review, Ván Records

Despite being different from the usual Shaman fare, the latest acquisition for Germany’s Ván Records, female fronted, Netherlands based, pop

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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

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Edwards

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

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
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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 – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

3rd April 20263rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
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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