Tag: REVIEWS
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“The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By The Post-Punk Message” by David Gamage (Earth Island Books)
David Gamage’s The Fire Still Burns is a astounding, heartfelt ode to the resilience, creativity, and power of the DIY punk rock scene. Released under his Earth Island Books imprint, this sprawling, 726-page chronicle dives deep into the gritty mechanics of punk’s independent spirit, charting the highs and lows of life on the road, running…
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Free / Man – Watchtower
Free / Man, a music outlet of English singer-songwriter Charlie Freeman announced a reissue and retrospective of “Truth,” a critically acclaimed debut full-length album released in 2018. This reissue arrives ahead of the extensive tour and “Gift In The Shadows,” his upcoming album slated for release in 2015. Today, we’ll talk more about “Watchtower,” one…
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A Flock Of Seagulls – Some Dreams
Legendary synth-pop masters A Flock Of Seagulls return with a brand new release. Heavily promoted with “Some Dreams” and “Him,” two excellent singles you should immediately check out, “Some Dreams” is their first full-length album since 1995. Led by charismatic Mike Score, A Flock Of Seagulls continues to push the boundaries of synth music with…
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Dead Chic – Serenades & Damnation LP (Upton Park)
With Serenades & Damnation, Dead Chic delivers an album that sounds like a cinematic, epic, and garage rock sermon all at once. Released on vinyl and digital formats by Upton Park, the record carries heavy soul, raw rock groove, and a luxuriant atmosphere. This French quartet, helmed by Andy Balcon and Damien Félix, with Rémi…
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Kiper – Aksiom 12″ EP (Geenger Records, PDV)
Emerging from the Croatian underground music scene, Kiper’s Aksiom EP is a punk rock firebrand, an irresistible amalgam of raw emotion, precise musicianship, and unrelenting energy. A collaborative release by Geenger Records and PDV, this 12″ EP proves that Kiper is not merely a revivalist act, but a band that redefines and reinvigorates punk rock…
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Ripsime – Paradise
On December 6th, the British-Armenian singer-songwriter Ripsime released her latest release that will unquestionably appeal to anyone looking for tastefully assembled and wisely composed music. “Paradise” is her first piece of work this year, a marvelous composition arriving right after “Capsule 1: Wicked & Wise,” an excellent extended play released in 2023 that you should…
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Ryan Tobin – Purgatory Road
“Purgatory Road” is the latest release by Ryan Tobin, an outstanding singer-songwriter based in Canyon Lake, Texas. Heavily promoted by the title track, this full-length album carries twelve excellent songs that will immediately appeal to all those music enthusiasts looking for cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. Lyrically, “Purgatory Road” captures Tobin’s struggles with substance…
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Rú – Magpie
Rú is a new side project of Ruairi Connolly, a singer-songwriter known for his post-punk outlet Haha Hear Hear. “Magpie” is his first piece of work with this recently established project that showcases the other side of his creative spectrum. Lyrically, Rú explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, so it’s a highly relatable composition…
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“Raccoon Starts A Band” by Alex CF (Earth Island Books)
Alex CF’s Raccoon Starts a Band feels like the kind of book you didn’t know you needed until you’ve held it in your hands. As the follow-up to Punks in the Willows, this illustrated story is a vibrant celebration of music, creativity, and the punk ethos. But it’s more than that, it’s a heartfelt, semi-autobiographical…
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Cold Shoulders – The Sun Goes Down Alone
“The Sun Goes Down Alone” is the latest release by Cold Shoulders, a superb band based in Fredrikstad, Norway. Heavily promoted with “Don’t Wanna Fall” and “Down Again,” two marvelous singles released earlier this year that you should check out as soon as possible, this debut full-length album carries nine exceptional compositions suitable for anyone…
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These Dead Machines – Any Minute Now
“Any Minute Now” is the latest release by These Dead Machines, an outstanding Manchester-based solo project. Previously heavily promoted by “Phantoms” and “Signals,” two excellent compositions released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible, this marvelous full-length album carries nine incredible songs capable of satisfying even the pickiest listeners.…
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David Cloyd – Drive With Me
“Drive With Me” is the latest release by David Cloyd, an outstanding artist based in Buffalo, New York. It’s his second piece of work in 2024, arriving as a proper continuation of “Oceans Of Hours,” another excellent single released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible. Still, his latest…
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