Young Guv splashes some much-needed colour on the guitar band horizon on his double record GUV I and II. Ben Cook, the chap manning the guitars in Fucked Up, the Toronto hardcore group, has resurfaced with a double album for his Young Guv solo project. And for Cook, the sun shines both musically and reputationally; already gathering plaudits, GUV I and II is guitar pop’s … [Read more...] about Young Guv: Guv I and II – Review
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The Who: Who – Review
The Who make a triumphant return with their first new record in over a decade, managing to draw past experiences but still create a fresh sound. A band like The Who doesn’t really need a paragraph of introduction. With a resume spanning over 50 years, everyone knows them. It’s impossible to have lived any length of time on this planet and not heard their songs. They have … [Read more...] about The Who: Who – Review
The Script: Sunsets and Full Moons – Review
The Script release new album Sunsets and Full Moons featuring their usual ballads and rock-pop tracks to satisfy fans, but also something a little extra. With The Script releasing their first record in 2008 and establishing their fixed sound for their loyal fanbase, it becomes a question of whether they can deliver a new sounding album. Will The Script generate the same … [Read more...] about The Script: Sunsets and Full Moons – Review
Civil Villains: Snake Oil – Review
Civil Villains make their creative vision a reality on their attention-grabbing and melodically creative debut EP, Snake Oil. Civil Villains started out as simply a creative outlet, considering themselves three friends just having a good time. James King (Vocals and Guitar), Toby Warren (Drums), and Mark Hudson (Bass) have known each other since childhood, then went a long … [Read more...] about Civil Villains: Snake Oil – Review
Beach Bunny announce debut LP Honeymoon
Chicago-based band Beach Bunny have announced their eagerly anticipated debut LP Honeymoon set to be released on Valentine's Day (February 14th) in 2020. The record will be released through Mom + Pop, following on from four self-released EPs that include fan favourite and big streaming hitter, Prom Queen. The four-piece, fronted by Lili Trifilio, have created a sound that … [Read more...] about Beach Bunny announce debut LP Honeymoon
Wildwood Kin: Self-titled – Review
The new self-titled album from Wildwood Kin makes me feel as if I am rocketing across wild American plains in an open-topped sports car, Thelma and Louise style. This is acoustic Country and Western, with more than a hint of folk and a mellow Crosby Stills and Nash style. The album cover shows the band rising up and out of American rock and rising from the earth; that is what … [Read more...] about Wildwood Kin: Self-titled – Review