Simo Archives – Just Listen To This

Our man Simo returns with a new album in his name. His last release with the trio Simo was soaked in what is best termed psychedelic soul, his fluid and skybound guitar riffing to the fore. He is a love-totin’ hippy at heart, so his recordings tend to eschew what might be fashionable and aim at certain ambiences and atmospherics which liberate the players straight to free expression.

J.D. Simo Announces Debut Solo Album And March 2019 UK Live Dates With Tommy Emmanuel

by Pete Sargeant | Feb 24, 2019

Our Nashville pal has a new long player in the can and here’s what we know… J.D. Simo...

The Bad Flowers And Federal Charm Announce Co-Headline September 2018 UK Tour

by Pete Sargeant | May 31, 2018

The Bad Flowers And Federal Charm Announce Co-Headline September 2018 UK Tour  Bad Flowers...

Various Artists – Rockin’ The Blues Compilation

by Pete Sargeant | Jan 1, 2018

One handy recap on some quality releases this year on this label plus an unreleased number. There’s probably no better way of getting to know the label’s current roster and the selections are uniformly good, inspired even.

2017 In Review

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 30, 2017

Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…

Tommy Emmanuel – Accomplice – One

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 26, 2017

An offshoot of the Mascot label steps up with a 16-track offering fronted by ace guitar man Tommy Emmanuel.

Simo – Rise & Shine

by Pete Sargeant | Sep 3, 2017

‘Rise & Shine’ …a phrase I heard many a time from my late father, too early in the morning ! But his military background as a Sergeant Major never left him, we his hapless offspring his platoon…but the phrase also heralds the return of funky psych-rock trio from Nashville.

Aaron Keylock – Playing All The Right Moves

by Glenn Sargeant | Feb 7, 2017

With his long-awaited debut album ‘Cut Against The Grain’ out now on Mascot Label Group, our man catches up with Aaron to talk gear, touring and all things related. After a busy 2016 the teenage guitarslinger looks to be just as active in 2017….

Aaron Keylock – Cut Against The Grain

by Glenn Sargeant | Feb 2, 2017

At last the debut album from the thin but lively blues-rock firebrand is available. Whilst the record has been coming together, Aaron has been touring with the likes of Wilko Johnson, Simo, Dan Patlansky, Cadillac Three. Supersonic BM’s Fabrizio Grossi produced the record.

2016 In Review – Part One

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 20, 2016

Welcome readers to our personal roundup of good moments and events that happened during this year. Maybe one of your favourite acts or artists is mentioned? Read on to find out and bear in mind we are thinking sounds AND sights…..