Soundtracks these days seem to be, forgive the phrasing, incidental to the plot, often packed with tunes not even on the film itself. I’ve not seem Hallam Foe, the David McKenzie film that stars Jamie Bell (star of Billy Elliot). And, I don’t need to. more… “Various Artists”
One of the great benefits of the internet revolution is of course that bands can release what they want, when they want to. Thus Quinn – rechristened its seems with the ‘A Band Called’ prefix – have released 17 tracks which it seems are barely able to fit on a CD. more… “A Band Called Quinn – And Ever Again (Quinn)”
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”
So the fourth Liars is upon us. Rumours have been flying around that this one will be more guitar-orientated, which some people have been interpreting as meaning that it might be more, uh, easier to listen to, and, you know, songs and stuff. more… “Liars”
Education has never had a very good rep in rock music. This is can be seen more starkly than ever at the moment thanks to assent the Nu-Rave/Nu-Disco debauchery club of Calvin Harris et al. more… “iLiKETRAiNS”
Emma Pollock’s debut builds upon the excitement and sheer joy of her solo gigs and first two singles to arrive and confirm that they were no fluke. more… “Emma Pollock”
A disorientating chant dissolving in and out of roaring distortion: two voices- one male and one female- yelp and howl or coo and soothe. Feedback interrupts the taut rhythm guitar, keyboards float away into space rock trances. more… “Enon”
The words ‘brutal,’ ‘ferocious’ and ‘uncompromising,’ when used in the context of a music review often relate to the genres of ‘hardcore’ and ‘metal.’ Future Of The Left’s debut album is neither. more… “Future Of The Left”
Formed in 1979 as The Abductors, the name-change to Toxik Ephex was made the following year in an attempt to leave behind their notorious reputation in their native Aberdeen. more… “Toxik Ephex”
Feted across the more credible of the Music Press; described as ‘genius’ by David Bowie – the David Bowie no less (!) and guest contributions on this, their debut album, by Karen O, the B52s, and The Butthole Surfers. Tiny Masters Of Today are HOT. more… “Tiny Masters Of Today”