Turin Brakes
Dark On Fire
Source
This album may well split Turin Brakes’ audience right down the middle. Long-standing fans will love the darkness and rootsiness on offer. more… “Turin Brakes”
The Rezillos
Edinburgh Liquid Rooms
6th October 07
Tonight’s gig is full of choppy riffs and an air of menace most bands would kill for. The best way to describe this bunch of musical miscreants is yobs with soul. more… “The Rezillos”
Incubus
Glasgow SECC
23rd September 07
There is still nothing to beat the ferocious primal energy of a full-on classic rock gig. And tonight does not disappoint. There’s a mixture of gender and age range, teenies sharing floor space with sweaty, testosterone-fuelled gig veterans. more… “Incubus”
The Dykeenies
Nothing Means Everything
DF
As was displayed at recent shows at Glasgow’s King Tut’s, The Dykeenies are a very spiky, dynamic proposition live, given to thrashing the living daylights out of their instruments. more… “The Dykeenies”
Hearts Of Black Science
Driverlights
AC30
There seems to be a real tendency amongst European bands now, to be as black, groove-driven and dancefloor-friendly as they possibly can be. more… “Hearts Of Black Science”
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts
Round
Bands who have been around as long as these guys really shouldn’t be expected to make records which sound this exciting. Blistering basslines collide with waves wave of crunchy feedback, every one of the 10 tracks pummels its way into your head. more… “The Wildhearts”
Koopa
One Off Song For The Summer
Ditto
The press release for “One Off Song For The Summer” proclaims Koopa to be “the 1st unsigned band to make the UK top 40 more… “Koopa”
Marc Almond & Sarah Cracknell
I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten
Some artists age gracefully, while others wither on the vine, die slowly and get praised for past works and the fact that they’re still with us. more… “Marc Almond & Sarah Cracknell”
Kinky Durakee
Dedication
Joesoap
This, the 2nd single release from Edinburgh’s very own Kinky Durakee confirms them as a band of guts and confidence, proudly wearing their rockist influences on their sleeves more… “Kinky Durakee”
Amplifico / Gecko 3
Donkeys & Elephants / All Your Sins
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Another week goes by and there’s another Amplifico single to review. Only the difference here is that they’ve gone all post-modern on us more… “Amplifico / Gecko 3”