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I went down to Brighton to see new band O.W.L.S. serving up some hot grunge in the Prince Albert. I’d been excited to check this band out, having been a big fan of lead-singer and guitarist Toby and guitarist Richie’s previous work in Stone Gods, also featuring The Darkness guitarist Dan Hawkins. After watching their […]
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Aerosmith have released a new album for the first time in over a decade, and it’s been produced by Jack Douglas, the man behind their massive hits from the seventies. After several years of being distracted by drug relapses, American Idol and not actually joining Led Zeppelin it seems that Steven Tyler has finally committed […]
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It is a cold and rainy Tuesday afternoon when I make my way to Brighton to see O.W.L.S. in the charming Prince Albert pub. I have been wanting to see this band since they got together not long ago, as I knew half of their members from my ill-advised past as a someone who hangs […]
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As I arrived at the Guildhall, I was greeted by the sight of dozens of chubby men in their thirties wearing purple leopard print leggings and hairmetal wigs. I figured this night would be nothing if not entertaining. I remember finding Steel Panther’s first album Feel the Steel very funny a few years ago, I […]
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Ever since moving to Southampton I had heard a lot of good things about The Talking Heads. When I realised it is literally just off the road where I live, I finally decided to check it out and go see female Ramones tribute band The Ramonas. Always a fan of girls playing rock ‘n roll, […]
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Todd Haynes Velvet Goldmine is an absolute must-watch for anyone that enjoys a slightly over-the-top visual spectacle. Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Ewan McGregor play two glam rock singers heavily modelled on the likes of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, with the story being told from the perspective of a very young Christian Bale as their […]
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After nearly four years, Mika is back with his third album The Origin Of Love. The immense success of his first album Life In Cartoon Motion with smash hits like ‘Grace Kelly’ and ‘Big Girl You Are Beautiful’ established the flamboyant singer as a true entertainer, which he most definitely continued to be on his […]