Character Actor – s/t 7in (Dirt Cult Records, 2018) Character Actor is something of what I guess you’d call a “supergroup”, featuring members of The
Read moreSex Tourists – s/t LP (Drunken Sailor Records, 2018)
It’ll come as no surprise to the majority of readers that I hold no truck with electronic music, beyond “not minding” a few New Order
Read moreHummer – Budweiser & Butter EP (Horn & Hoof, 2018)
Hummer are a fantastic melodic punk trio from Warrington. Yes, Warrington, the celebrated North Western hotbed of concrete and roundabouts. Location of Gulliver’s World and
Read moreCold Years – Northern Blue EP (Homebound Records, 2018)
Somebody remind me what year it is again? Honestly, I could’ve sworn that the last 10-odd years were a figment of my imagination. Listening to
Read moreOnly Strangers – s/t (Horn & Hoof, 2018)
For my money, this self titled record from Stoke on Trent’s Only Strangers is hands down the best release Manchester based label Horn & Hoof
Read moreBouncing Souls / Great Cynics – Live at The Brudenell Social Club 19/6/2017
As a rule, old people like my wife and I are actual lunatics about arriving at social functions on time. Don’t matter if it’s a
Read moreGreat Cynics – Posi (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Great Cynics have been around for some time now, and this being their fourth album, I’m a bit surprised I’ve not listened to them before,
Read moreDowsing – Okay (Asian Man Records / Dog Knights 2016)
Prior to getting this record for review, I’d never heard of Dowsing. So, after a bit of initial research I’ve determined that they are from
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