Gravenhurst

The Western Lands

Gravenhurst are principally Nick Talbot (who writes the songs plus plays guitar and other instruments) and drummer Dave Collingwood, although they operate as a four-piece, adding Robin Allender and Alex Wilkins when playing live. more… “Gravenhurst”

Miracle Fortress

Five Roses

Graham Van Pelt, from Montreal, IS Miracle Fortress. Although it is also the name of the band with whom he performs his compositions live, this album was written and recorded by Graham himself. more… “Miracle Fortress”

Ringo Starr

Photograph - The Very Best of Ringo

Poor old Ringo! He only played in the second best Rock ‘n’ Roll band in the world, but is remembered as much for voice-overs on children’s TV shows as anything else. more… “Ringo Starr”

International Observer

Heard

Listening to Dub music can at times be a little like ordering an aromatic and deliciously prepared Penne Carbonara for main course in an expensive Italian restaurant. It sure looks appetizing, and the first half portion is devoured eagerly. more… “International Observer”

Collaborator

Moving On

Let’s draw the lines of distinction at the outset: to be called a ‘good pub band’ is a bit of a put-down. To be called a ‘good pub-rock band’ is something quite different. more… “Collaborator”

Milburn

Now pay attention, readers. These are the facts*:

Fact 1: Milburn are probably only where they are today thanks to the Arctic Monkeys. more… “Milburn”

Lifeguard Nights

The Church of Song

When I first put this album on, I groaned audibly at opening track ‘The Church of Song’ – a James Brown-doing-gospel-hallelujah-praise-the-lord piss take. I couldn’t be bothered with a re-hash of an old cliché and my finger was pretty much hovering over the eject button. The second track, ‘Amen’, however, changed my mind. more… “Lifeguard Nights”

Delta

Delta are a young Birmingham duo comprising of guitarist and songwriter Andrew Grainger and singer Naomi Coleman, not, as you might have thought, Jim Vallie and Sweet Rosalyn. Musically, they sound heavily influenced by American country rock and soul. more… “Delta”