The Lillingtons – Stella Sapiente
Stella Sapiente is the latest album from punk rockers The Lillingtons, and it’s yet another decent release from the Wyoming band. They’ve drawn comparisons with The Ramones over the years, however this album shows them to be a more complex band than before, with interesting melodies and riffs starting in the very first song, Golden Dawn/Knights Templar. Continue reading “The Lillingtons – Stella Sapiente”
Samoans – Laika
Samoans are a progressive rock band from Wales, having formed back in the valleys back in 2008. Laika is only their second full length release (surprising that they haven’t put more out in such a long period of time together as a band), showing the band moving on somewhat from 2014’s Rescue. Continue reading “Samoans – Laika”
Au Revoir from York Calling!
As of today, York Calling is going on hiatus until the end of the year, with a view to return next year in a different format. Continue reading “Au Revoir from York Calling!”
York’s Little Festival of Live Music – Night Seven
Saturday saw the end of the seven-night extravaganza of local music that is York’s Little Festival of Live Music. With one final push to raise money for York Mind, the final evening saw sets from Atomic Raygun, Kymberley Kennedy, Kitsch and Flora Greysteel. We headed down to get some photos of the actions. Continue reading “York’s Little Festival of Live Music – Night Seven”
York’s Little Festival of Live Music – Night Six
Last Friday, York’s Little Festival of Live Music went acoustic pop. The annual fundraiser for York Mind that runs on Parliament Street alongside the York Food And Drink festival entertained the punters with fours acts, starting with acoustic duo Kitty VR, followed by punk four-piece Bull and concluding with soloist Andy Doonan and rockers The Blueprints. We got some photos of the action. Continue reading “York’s Little Festival of Live Music – Night Six”
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – The Echo of Pleasure
The Echo Of Pleasure is the latest album from The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, although we should point out that in terms of song writing it is in a sense a solo endeavour from frontman Kip Berman. Continue reading “The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – The Echo of Pleasure”
Stax Classics
Record label Stax Records recently released a set of remastered tracks across ten albums, featuring the very best from their musical history. This mass compilation features songs mostly from the 1960s era, with this release being created to celebrate the label’s 60th anniversary. Continue reading “Stax Classics”
Seán McGowan – Graft and Grief
Seán McGowan recently signed to the illustrious Xtra Mile Recordings after having toured with many of their artists, supporting them and even selling merchandise at shows. Seán has self-released two EPs before this, so he is certainly no stranger to Graft and Grief, which is reflected in his lyrics. In turn, this EP gives us an insight into the reality of being a young person trying to make it in the music industry. Continue reading “Seán McGowan – Graft and Grief”
Paul Draper – Spooky Action
Spooky Action is the new release from Paul Draper, and the title of the album is certainly a good description of what it contains, as many of the tracks here feature strange sounds and melodies, that are occasionally creepy in tone. Continue reading “Paul Draper – Spooky Action”
