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Single Review- The Comancheros- Blue Yodel in G.

  Southern Rock acts The Comancheros  return with their latest single 'Blue Yodelling', ahead of their new album Memphis to Mexico,  released on November 25th. Formed in 2015, the trio has been touring non-stop throughout the states, supporting Blackberry Smoke, Cadilac Three, Whiskey Myers, etc. The band is better known for their 2022 cover of 'Mississippi Kid' by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Produced by Kentucky Headhunters' Richard Young. 'Blue in Yodel G' is a straight-up southern rock 'N' roll track that describes the everyday stresses of life. The opening slide guitar intro builds to an infectious refrain and pounding drums. The track is a typical southern rock track full of attitude and having a good time. Words by Anselm Anderson You can read the interview with The Comancheros below; Artist Interview- The Comancheros "We wanted to know what it would sound like if Van Halen did a Waylon Jennings cover album." | Rambling Man's Reviews (anselma...
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Song Review-Katie Drives- Ghosts Ft Dear Me

Artwork courtesy of Leandra Bonnet Singer/Songwriter Katie Drives has returned with a brand-new single 'Ghosts', featuring Poet and musician Dear Me via Initiative Musik. Produced by Ole Kuhlmann, ' Ghost s ' tells the story of a person that has been ghosted from the perspective of the person that broke contact. The track is the first since her debut EP 'Fake Smiles' was released last year. The Berlin-based singer mixes Pop and Rock to create a punk attitude, not experienced since artists like  Alanis Morrisette  and  Avril Lavigne  some twenty years ago. 'Ghosts' sees Drives' warm and infectious vocals sing from a personal perspective. Her rich vocals sing over distorted guitars and pop-infused melodies to create an extra addition to the evolution of Katie Drives as a songwriter. Words by Anselm Anderson Click the link below to read more about Katie Drives. MUSIC REVIEW + INTERVIEW: KATIE DRIVES - MANIAC | Rambling Man's Reviews (anselmanderso...
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Artist Interview- The Comancheros "We wanted to know what it would sound like if Van Halen did a Waylon Jennings cover album."

   Hello, could you introduce yourself to the listeners? Hello! This is Michael. I am the drummer, manager, and one of the songwriters for The Comancheros.    What can you tell me about your musical journey to this point? I started by playing in a punk band with my brother, we did a few death metal bands in our teens, and I started playing country when I was in college. Tanner and I met when I was in graduate school for Greek and Latin. It wasn’t long before I dropped out of grad school to focus on The Comancheros. It’s been full steam ahead ever since!    How would you describe your sound? HEAVY & WESTERN. We wanted to know what it would sound like if Van Halen did a Waylon Jennings cover album. Van Waylon, if you will.    What inspired you to get into music? Personally, I was home-schooled. My parents did not play music, so my brother and I started private music lessons around age 12 and it quickly took over our lives. We were n...
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Album Review- Palps- Black Heart

  Essex-Based four-piece Palps have released their debut album, entitled Black Heart.   The LP follows the 2020 debut EP 'Letters to You (That I Will Never Send)'. Black Heart  is an eight-track concept story that highlights a person's struggles with Mental Health. The album is accompanied by eight music videos that relay this story to listeners. The story is centred around the main protagonist, Matt plus Rose, Charlotte and the nefarious Plague Doctor, a metaphor for suicidal thoughts. Jack Twiner helped mix, master and produce this release at Pyramid Studios in Reading, England. The band convey the seriousness of Matt through emotive pop-rock, huge choruses and meaningful lyrics. The anthemic 'AVA' begins this chapter through striking vocal melodies and distorted guitar riffs. The heart-wrenching 'Love, Always' soon follows, before the first of two duets with vocalist Kirstie McEwan with 'Consequences'. Each song tells the tale of a troubled and co...
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EP Review- Ruina- As the Sky Begins to Break

 Rising British Heavyweights Ruina release their latest EP As the Sky Begins to Break  today, Friday, 30th September. Formed in 2020, Ruina originally started out as a solo project for multi-instrumentalist Harv Lake. However, a desire to play live and explore new ideas lead Lake to assemble his own band. The four-track EP is eleven minutes of skull-crushing riffage and joint harsh/clean vocals courtesy of Harv Lake and Chris Owens.  The EP begins with the haunting instrumental 'Intro/Exist' before exploding with the latest single 'Ash & Fire', a slice of modern metal that goes straight to the jugular. A hard-hitting track with punishing blast beats and razor-sharp riffs. Owens' towering melodies provide a reassuring accompaniment to Lake's anguished growls. Next up is the equally dark and emotive 'The Truth', in which Owens and Lake's vocal chemistry continues to grow. The odd time signatures. sonic blast beats and eerie guitar melodies make thi...
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Single Review- Tarah Who? - Yay or Nay featuring Faul

  La-based duo Tarah Who? are back with a new single 'Yay or Nay' featuring Independent Spanish rock band Faul. Lead singer/guitarist Tarah Carpenter discovered the band through Bala drummer V, the musician's favourite band. Each member of Faul sings in their native tongue: Corinna sings in German, whilst Laura and V sing in Galician. 'Yay or Nay' is another example of Tarah Who? singing songs about the music industry through their brand of in-your-face gritty punk. Tarah Carpenter and the members of Faul somberly sing over fuzzy guitars that build towards a breakneck speed. The women then join together in unison with cries of Yay or Nay (Yes or No). Tarah Who? continues to break boundaries with their messages of support for the independent music scene. Words by Anselm Anderson
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Album Review: Mrs Beckett- Unattractively Needy

  Alternative Power trio Mrs Beckett  released their debut album Unattractively Needy,  this past Friday,23rd September. The band's brand of dirty and powerful rock'n'roll has been heralded as gaining influence from Motorhead and Little Richard. Formed in the North-East of England in 2019, Lead singer/guitarist, Jim Kitson planned on writing a musical about a band reforming after one of its members transitioned. Fortunately, Kitson realised his dislike of musicals and plugged in his Telecaster and brought in long-time musical companion, Peter Peverley on bass and Dave Pipkin on drums. The ten-track LP was recorded live at The Shed in Kitson's home studio in Durham, England. The LP begins with the slow-burner 'Care', an anthemic rock track that has Kitson crooning over bluesy riffs, Next up is the boogie rock stomper 'Defeats', followed by some slow numbers in the latest single 'Devastating' and the rock ballad 'Collapsing'. Mrs Beckett r...
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Single Review: Allan James- Our dreams

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Review: Stereophobia- Choke on This

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EP Review: Virtue in Vain-Nothing is All I Am

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