Tag: Lou Reed
The Struts – YOUNG&DANGEROUS
I’m not overly familiar with The Struts I must admit. I have read about them in the music press and how when they opened for the Foo Fighters the band’s frontman Dave Grohl stated that “they’re the best opening band they’ve ever had” and that the rock legend that is Alice Cooper made a cameo in one of their music videos but that is really it.
Read MoreTony Joe White – Speaking Of The Source
The spark that originality lit Tony Joe White’s muse was The Blues and now he has made an elemental, stone blues album called Bad Mouthin’ to make that very point. His distinctive guitar playing and unique voice have made him a global legend of music. Pete caught up with Tony again for the lowdown….against the background of what sounds like macaws and an electrical storm.
Read MoreGlen Matlock – Never Mind The Trivia
I never wanted to interview Malcolm McLaren, the shapeshifting one-time Sex Pistols manager, because as a would-be and sometimes successful manipulator of the media of his day (wouldn’t he have loved Twitter, SnapChat et al?
Read MoreTyler Bryant and The Shakedown -Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown
On the back of a reputation for delivering incendiary live performances, this outfit deliver a new album and get set to tour it. Some of the song titles have a whiff of Alice Cooper about them, don’t they?
Read MorePaul Weller – A Kind Revolution (Deluxe Edition)
I liked a lot of Weller’s last release Saturn’s Pattern and its playful sonic energy and range. Weller seemed to be getting best out of his players and his own playing had the boldness that fans cherish.
Read MoreGarland Jeffreys – 14 Steps To Harlem
One fascinating guy and creator – best friend of the late Lou Reed no less – and a songwriter who can take in any style and pull it off. Born into the explosion of culture on all fronts, Jeffreys has witnessed plenty in New York and beyond and never had a fear of making social commentary.
Read MoreCarina Round – Deranged to Divine
Carina Round Deranged To Divine Cargo Records Let me start off by saying that this record is a...
Read MoreThe Franklys – ComeDown (Single)
The Franklys ComeDown (Electric Wood Records) Is there room in your life for an international...
Read MoreSantana & McLaughlin ‘Invitation To Illumination’ Live at Montreux 2011
Santana & McLaughlin Invitation To Illumination Live at Montreux 2011 (Eagle Rock/Universal)...
Read MoreSqueeze New Album & Autumn 2015 UK Tour Announcement
Squeeze New Album & Autumn 2015 UK Tour Announcement Squeeze, South London’s enduring...
Read MoreThe Tubes – 40th Anniversary UK Tour, August 2015, Clapham Grand, London, United Kingdom
The Tubes – 40th Anniversary UK Tour Friday 7th August 2015 Clapham Grand, London, United...
Read MoreMahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates – Oooh Yea
MAHALIA BARNES & The Soul Mates Oooh Yea Mascot / Provogue Because Mahalia’s band...
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