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SONG OF THE DAY : AARON ROSS AND THE PEACH LEAVES- CATCH A GLIMPSE

Artwork courtesy of Ben Ross Words by Anselm Anderson Folk act Aaron Ross and The Peach Leaves have released their debut single "Catch A Glimpse" today (April 30th), taken from the forthcoming album Swan Songs: Volume 1 via Dowd Records  The album features legendary native singer Aaron Ross and sees Nevada City band Farrow and The Peach Leaves  covering tracks from his vast Catalogue. "Catch A Glimpse" is the first from this eagerly-anticipated collection, produced by drummer Zach Peach. The beautifully arranged folk song is steeped full of nostalgic charm and sweet melodies. The Rolling Stones-influenced tender vocals are matched by a strong rhythm section. The simple guitar patterns are relaxed, against a warm and touching ambiance. Aaron Ross has been a mainstay in the industry since his time with math rock band Hella, with a constant penchant for innovation since releasing The Hallelujah Side  in 2003. Lead singer Graham Farrow Knibb says of  Ross," “If yo...
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK- MOTORHEAD- LOUDER THAN NOISE- LIVE IN BERLIN 2012

  Words by Anselm Anderson The legendary hellraisers  Motorhead recently released the live album Louder Than Noise-Live In Berlin  via Silver Lining Music on April 23rd. The performance was recorded on December 5th, 2012 in front of 12,000 fans at the Berlin Velodrome as part of the Kings of The Road  tour. The Lineup for this special occasion featured the longest reigning in the band's history with the late "Lemmy" Kilmister, guitarist Phil Campbell  and drummer Mikkey Dee . The concert was produced by the much-revered producer Herwig Meyszne r  ( Exodus, Kreator, Saxon). The album delivers twelve tracks of raucous rock 'n' roll, destined to blow your speakers out. The bone-rattling "I Know How to Die" opens proceedings with Lemmy declaring " WE ARE MOTORHEAD " to thunderous applause. The anthemic "Damage Case" continues festivities, alongside the rousing "Over The Top". Motorhead always knew how to play good old-fashion...
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SONG OF THE DAY: NOT NOW NORMAN-SHUT YOUR MOUTH

Berwick-based rock act Not Now Norman  released their latest single "Shut Your Mouth", this past Friday (April 9th). The single is the follow-up to the two hugely successful singles "Little Cheryl" and "Little Frankenstein". "Shut Your Mouth" explores the topic of Domestic Abuse, a subject examined in the recent  Geo Moon  collaboration "Run Boy". The song's theme is a guitar-driven rocker that drives home to the listener how much it means to lead singer Taylor-Grace, who delivers another lung-busting performance.  Taylor has strong support in a band of talented musicians. The opening riff is mean and tenacious like a certain  Thin Lizzy.  This builds in tension, as unrestrained vocals repel against intense guitars and drumming that climaxes with a tantalizing solo.  Not Now Norman  has the tendency to write powerful songs about subject matters, such as this, through simple storytelling and musicianship. This makes each song feel r...
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK: LAMB OF GOD- LAMB OF GOD (DELUXE EDITION)

  Disc 1- Lamb Of God plus two bonus track s  NWOAHM titans Lamb Of God recently re-released last year's critically acclaimed self-titled album last month via Epic Records. The three-disc deluxe edition features the original album, plus two bonus tracks, including a live stream performance of the full album recorded in September. The live CD + DVD features four additional tracks, including the new track "The Death Of Us" that appears in the latest installment of the Bill and Ted franchise. Randy Blythe growls his way through the twelve- politically charged tracks with the same poise and venom expected from the veteran singer. I shall take on the unenviable task of exploring both CDs in their entirety. The Gothic-inspired "Memento Mori" begins proceedings like a foreshadowing of the ferocity to come. Next up is the equally rousing "Checkmate" sees Blythe vent over " The American Scream " The track starts with a bluesy riff that erupts into d...
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SONG REVIEW: LAURA CHEADLE- "EVERYBODY SAY"

  Award-Winning R'N'B singer/songwriter Laura Cheadle recently released a new single "Everybody Say", from her forthcoming album Shine This Lifetime.  The upbeat anthem was written by herself and James Cheadle, who also mixed, produced, and recorded the track at Swedesboro Music Studio in Swedesboro, NJ. Laura Cheadle is the lead singer of The Laura Cheadle Family Band. She has performed across the states, as well as featured heavily on primetime TV. Cheadle has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, such as The Jonas Brothers and John Oates of the Legendary Hall and Oates. The singer's accomplishments don't stop there, as she has recently appeared at NAMM 2020, as well as bestowed the honor with the Elephant Indie Music "Musician Of The Decade Award". "Everybody Say" is a happy-go-lucky slice of pop, gospel, and soul that will leave a skip in your beat. The opening cries of harmonies are accompanied by heartening beats. Ch...
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ALBUM REVIEW: JACOPO PAUSA- MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS BLUES

Blues guitarist Jacopo Pausa has returned with another delightful album in his second outing , My Favourite Colour is Blues,  which was released on December 12th of last year. The follow-up to the 2019 debut , The Truth continues with the biographical perspective the album brought. Click Here  to read the full review.  This time Pausa has written and performed the instruments on the recordings based on his influences Albert King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B King, and Muddy Waters. My Favourite Colour Is Blues brings ten tracks soaked in the genre with all the craft, skill, and vibrancy as the first release. The opener "I Can't Take No More" is a groove-orientated track that sees Pausa singing over sharp guitar breaks, and using a quick fingerpicking technique to bring this song to life. Pausa has improved on his vocals with more surefire confidence to combine impressive guitar playing.  Next up is the feisty rock 'n' roller "Out Of Trend",...
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MUSIC REVIEW + INTERVIEW: KATIE DRIVES - MANIAC

Music Review- Katie Drives-Maniac Photo Credit: Felix Albertin German Singer/ songwriter Katie Drives  released her debut single "Maniac" on April 9th. The singer discovered her passion for music early on while singing covers and working behind the scenes in the music industry. Katie decided to go into the studio during last year's lockdown with producer Ole Kuhlmann to record her first set of materials. Her sound is described as 2000s pop-rock influenced by acts such as Avril Lavigne , Paramore, and Pvris . "Maniac" is a guitar-driven track about how past experiences still affect you today. The opening synthesizers reflect a stark contrast to Drive's impassioned vocals. which soar over an edgy guitar sound. The singer's classical background help shape her voice and tone here. as her raw emotions are truly explored.   Katie Drives hopes to release her debut EP "Fake Smiles" this August  MUSIC INTERVIEW-KATIE DRIVES Hello, could you introduce y...
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