With a name like Kick Up The Fire, you expect a band to have a bit about them - and the London garage punk trio that assumed this moniker most certainly do.
Introducing: Kick Up The Fire
Introducing: Matilda’s Scoundrels
As far as eclectic music goes Hastings' Matilda's Scoundrels are among the most diverse you're likely to encounter. The six-piece freely admit they fall into a 'pretty tough category on the punk spectrum,' trying to distance themselves from the clichés of folk punk with a sound that can land anywhere between traditional folk, sea shanties... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Say The Word
Having gigged relentlessly across their home city of Nottingham, Say The Word are bringing their catchy rock meets punk sound to a wider audience with Saturday's launch of new single Toe The Line. The band began when Olly Parr (lead vocals and guitar), Louis Hope (guitar and vocals) and James Komarek (drums) discovered they had... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Axel Jansson
Swedish-born, London-based singer / singwriter Axel Jansson is an enjoyable throwback to the good old days of rock, with a gritty yet engagingly melodic sound. His music has been heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen and 60s / 70s rock generally, which he owes largely to his music loving father. Axel explains: "I've been around music for... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Dave Hause – Bury Me In Philly
One of my favourite gigs of all time was seeing The Gaslight Anthem at the excellent Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver around seven years ago. A then relatively unknown English guy opened proceedings, and was then giving away badges and other memorabilia at the back of the dancefloor. Me and my Scottish mate introduced ourselves, told him we enjoyed... Continue Reading →
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