james I am going to start with a confession, I love James, they were a part of my student life and have continued to be part of my musical palate ever since. I genuinely think they are one of the best live acts in the UK and incredibly talented musicians with Tim being an amazing front man. Why am I starting with that confession, it’s simple, I don’t think this was the best James gig I’ve been to, and I’ve been thinking hard about why. Don’t get me wrong it was still great an

Tracklist: Conscience Lifetime Away Honest Save Ben Reily One and Done Calls from Home Free Ready to Fly Silent Engineer Blame it on the Rain Don’t Panic is a great name for a band (as well as being a great mantra for life), and whether or not the name is a Hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy reference (which I hope it is), as a band they definitely don’t need to panic, as this album is sure, considered and energetic. One of the things that immediately hit me about 'For Your Con

Tracklist: 1. You Got This 2. Can I Get A 3. Born Fe Dis 4. This Is The Sound 5. Broke 6. Glass 7. Big Em Up 8. Do It Like This 9. My People 10. Give Thanks 11. Dred Or Alive (Bonus Track) Welsh Ragga-metal pioneers Skindred, now a trio, are back with their 9th studio album 'You Got This', released April 17th via Earache Records. 'You Got This' throws us in at the deep end with a typical Mikey Demus riff, with an extra bit of grit after the departure of bassist Dan Pugsley, f

Bleachers have released 'The Van', the third single from their forthcoming fifth studio album 'Everyone For Ten Minutes' which is due to be released on the 22 nd of May. It’s a lovely slice of what I can best describe as rock and americana with a lovely vibe to it and lyrics that suggest some form of spiritual awakening but also a longing for acceptance. The kind of song you can put on, sink into to and let it wash over you. Given how good Bleachers are live this is going to

Tracklist: 1. ...Off With Their Heads 2. Down Down Down 3. Black Square 4. Wake The Dead In Bedlam 5. Questions // Answers 6. Four Letter Words 7. Hater Creator 8. Warpaint The chances are that if you saw a photo of Evil Blizzard or came across a description of them you'd dismiss them without further thought as gimmicky. The self proclaimed worst band in the world has multiple bass players and everyone wears masks. They even had someone who would hold a mop while wearing

Just prior to his appearance on the Blues show with Cerys Matthews blue and Americana artist Sunjay released his new single, 'That’s Love', which is a teaser for his new album, which will be his tenth, 'Split the Sheets' due out later this year. It’s a proper slice of blues, country, pop and Americana with an infectious chorus, an almost chaotic feel, lots of quality vocals from Sunjay and his backing singers and the kind of groove that will get you onto a dance floor if this