Kevin Burke has just begun at The Big Takeover. An Irishman who has lived his life in the company of music and sounds from around the world. He is currently a regular contributor and reviewer for Ireland’s HeadStuff online site where he dives into popular music culture along with art and movies. Kevin also contributes to Belgium’s Peek-A-Boo alternative-rock magazine, print and online versions contain his interviews and reviews. Along with past contributions to Metal-Temple online and Music News, his path has finally led here.
The debut solo single by Swagger frontman Lee Michael Stevens is the first step in a promising journey.
Dame Shirley Collins returns with the power of nature in and all it’s beauty
Beth Rettig and Where We Sleep release their debut long-player, and it is explosive and enchanting
Rock music’s premier all-female band get a long overdue retrospective.
CCR legend Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford releases an extraordinary piece of work on August 27th, a collaboration with the late Steve Wright from the Greg Kihn Band
Francie Conway continues on his divine path of excellence with “Staycation”
The legandary Boston guitarist returns with his Engine Room outfit, and stylishly follows up 2017’s Full Steam Ahead album
Ellen Foley returns, and she means buisness on her latest album ‘Fighting Words’
Sleater-Kinney return with an album that defies expectations, and proves how they will not simply disappear.
Garbage release album #7, a statement of consistency that displays a heavy amount of social consciousness
The sonic chanteuse Róisín Murphy returns with the same energetic class as 2020 with Crooked Machine
The producer with the midas touch John Owen Williams releases his debut album Out Of Darkness, and all expectations are fulfilled
Released June 4th on deep red vinyl and digital, Strawberry Birthmarks is a collection of unreleased recordings from post punk artist Jowe Head
On June 18th, Kimberley Rew and Lee Cave-Berry return with a new long-player titled ‘Purple Kittens’, a tour-de-force of styles and perfectionism.
An Ep released late last year, that is well worth investigation.
Sometimes albums come along that make you go “What the f@ck?”, this is one such album, and it is a divine rapture of brilliance.
Teenage Fanclub release the most anticipated album of 2021, and thankfully it delivers, and revels in the flaws of our ideals.
Steve Cropper has just released ‘Fire It Up’, and it is incendiary.
Due out on May 7th, the latest emotional banger from Maia Sharp, the aptly titled Mercy Rising
Released on June 25th, a long overdue retrospective of Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come with an impressive five disc set
Due for release on May 21st, ‘When I Mean What I Say’ is an album that is a long time coming, and it has been worth the wait
The Reducers remind us of their unequalled brilliance on a new live set
The Californian-based dynamo outfit Hayley And The Crushers return with a new set of music, a six-song set aptly titled Fun Sized.
The San Francisco based outfit Strangers In A Strange Land release a cover of the Bee Gees “Ring My Bell” featuring a Bee Gee and Shel Talmy
Palmyra Delran returns with The Doppel Gang, and the music world is a better place.
A testimony to Rock And Roll, courtesy of the split single featuring Genya Ravan and The Shang Hi Los
Matthew Shaw delivers an album of tribute, nostalgia and advances, with the electric poetry of Nachtmusik.
As 2020 rolls to a close, writer Kevin Burke looks at a selection of worthwhile reissues
2020 was a brave year to release music without the touring or usual album promotion, writer Kevin Burke explores 10 of the Best album release
Lia Ices returns in late January with an album that resonates with a divine splendor
Girl Band announce a new album, tour dates and release the single “Shoulderblades”
The Jigsaw Seen go full tilt seasonal on the sublime Ep Sleigh Bells Ring
Landing December 11, Sheep Farming In Barnet is the sublime debut by Toyah, a fully realised release, 41 years after it’s initial incarnation
The new atmospheric single from Irish songstress Kathy Crinion features the added charm of vocalist Adam James Deiboldt.
The Glitz; The Glamour is an overview of Perry Farrell’s pre and post Jane’s Addiction work.
dunkie have just released Working To Design, balanced between cinematic depth and melodic bliss, it is an album that requires investigation.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s classic The Man Who Sold The World, the album returns on limited edition vinyl in it’s original intended format of Metrobolist
The sixties pysch-garage rockers The Seeds return with a new single.
Before anyone did anything, Wayne County had done it all, and this four disc set proves that point.
Recently Iwan Gronow released his debut Ep, falling short of an album but with a glorious depth
Kevin Burke investigates the 50th anniversary re-release of a psychedelic classic, the indispensable Think Pink by Twink
A diamond worth mining from the plethora of RSD releases, Dandy Warhols and Bebe Buell who do a blistering take on Femme Fatale
Strangers In A Strange Land return, backed by a supergroup and legandary producer Shel Talmy
Writer Kevin Burke checks out the latest release by soulful-rockabilly songstress Imelda May
Jigsaw Seen vocalist Dennis Davison delivers a staggering musical statement with The Book Of Strongman
Released on September 25th, a comprehensive box set celebrating the Safari recordings by The Boys
Kevin Burke looks at the latest, live release from Suzanne Vega, along with the upcoming globally streamed shows .
On September 18th, the London-based Cesarians return with their third long player. Rachel Frieda, an album that continues their powerful hat trick of creativity.
On September 18th, Nowhere To Go But Everywhere is an album that springs to life, with a spirited collection of songs
Some legends never stop thrilling, and Ace Frehley does exactly that on Origins Vol.2
Writer Kevin Burke takes a look at the true toll on the music industry, this pandemic has had.
After a 33 year hiatus, legendary London-based outfit the Folk Devils return with new music
On September 18th, comes a 30th Anniversary edition of L7’s second cracker Smell The Magic.
Nils Lofgren gives fans a taste of the live shows they crave with an exceptional double live album called Weathered.
rene Peña today releases a version of “I Won’t Back Down” to benefit #RockTheVote
Cherie Currie & Brie Darling return with a new single, a cover of Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun in aid of the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation
Legendary Australian outfit The Apartments return with a brilliant piece of work titled In And Out Of The Light
Kevin Burke looks at the much welcome reissue of The Delta Sweetie by Bobbie Gentry
Big Joanie release an exceptional new single through Third Man Records, a cover of the Solange track “Cranes In The Sky”
On August 28th, Toots And The Maytals release their first album in ten years Got To Be Tough, the right album at the right time
On October 9th, Jessie Wagner releases her debut album Shoes Droppin. An album that oozes of talent, and the hunger to succeed
Released August 14, Blonde On The Tracks is an album that is raw with emotion, as Emma Swift investigates the music of Bob Dylan
Bandcamp give artists 100% of the profits, Kevin Burke shares 70 recommendations worth checking out
On the 21st of August, The Waterboys release a new album. Good Luck, Seeker is a release that the world needs right now.
On August 29th, in the first wave of RSD 2020, comes something really special, a double ‘A’ side single featuring legendary bands The Vaselines and The Pooh Sticks
Kevin Burke looks at what fans can expect from the upcoming deluxe issue of Lou Reed’s classic New York album.
2020 is a year that has so far devastated the music world. A further loss comes in the form of the illustrious Miss Mercy.
On September 4th, The Rolling Stones unleash a much expanded deluxe issue of their ’73 classic Goats Head Soup
Fire Tiger have just released their latest All The Time, an album of old school sounds mixed with modern attitudes
35 years ago, Live Aid happened. Kevin Burke remembers the standout performance.
The posthumous second album by Australian songbird Eliza Jaye, Middle Child, lands September 8th
Pale Blue Moon are set to unleash their first long-player, The Pleasure Of Finding Things Out, a staggering mixture of old school rock and goth
On July 10th, SPYGENIUS release Man On The Sea, a beautiful piece of work that blends together effortlessly, experimenting with sounds and nailing an idea spectacularly well
Super 8 and Lisa Mychols have created an adventurous piece of work that is truly cinematic in scale.
Scottish legends the BMX Bandits release a hat trick single based on their 2017 cracker Razorblades & Honey
The London-based Cesarians return with a new single and news of their third long player Rachel Freida
As Metal Machine Music turns 45, Writer Kevin Burke tries to explain what it actually is
The legendary Kimberley Rew and Lee Cave-Berry release an essential ‘best of’ in Sunshine Walkers
Through the pandemic, Tim Burgess is keeping us entertained and the positivity flowing.
Writer Kevin Burke looks back 35 years at the Prefab Sprout classic Steve McQueen/ Two Wheels Good
London based The Swagger follow-up last years “Chin Up Boy” with an excellent outing titled “Loaded Gun”.
On June 30, Pale Blue Moon release the second single from their upcoming The Pleasure Of Finding Things Out
Bandcamp launches a Juneteenth gift to fund the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Kevin Burke looks at this, and some of the artists to watch.
Duncan Reid and the Big Heads return with a new album Don’t Blame Yourself, it is a good time album that blends power pop and punk
As Bob Dylan turns 79, writer Kevin Burke takes a look back at some of his seminal sixties moments.
The third album from Los Angeles based Beauty In Chaos is their finest outing, The Storm Before The Calm is the inevitable slice of brilliance fans have been waiting for.
Kevin Burke looks at two key releases from Big Stir Records, both of which donate funds to the Sweet Relief’s Musician Assistance Fund
On May 15th comes the debut long-player Woke Up In Hollywood by the UK’s It’s Karma It’s Cool. A stylish, and enjoyable piece of work.
German based Vlimmer release their latest Ep Pulmo. A recording of dark musings in a nightmare landscape
Brandi Ediss releases the unique Bees And Bees And Bees, a sultry, soulful, and jazz-inspired work of brilliance
SPYGENIUS release the new single “Spite” on April 24, all proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Seligman Tribute Fund
The New Fools sophomore release Mershmellow, offers nostalgia through a number of enjoyable stylistic changes.
Writer Kevin Burke examines the actual threat facing the music industry from COVID-19, including the loss of the brilliant Matthew Seligman
On April 28th, Cherie Currie releases her solo album Blvds of Splendor on streaming platforms, including an updated rendition of “Queens Of Noise”
Musician Iwan Gronow completes a hat trick of excellence with his latest single “Highest Symbol”
The Well Wishers along with Big Stir Records stand up to the mark, and raise money for the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
the black watch return with Brilliant Failures, an album which is anything but what the title suggests
Kevin Burke points out the damage dishonesty brings to an already damaged industry
Gigaton by Pearl Jam is a politically inspired, personally driven piece of mature, middle-aged grunge and it sways and erupts with a needed hopefulness
Trans-Atlantic supergroup Professor And The Madman drop the title track “Séance” from their upcoming album, summoning up the old school sounds of our youth
Due for release April 3rd, Dolph Chaney manages to captivate once again with the stylish Rebuilding Permit.
This week, writer Kevin Burke discusses the importance of the Miles Davis classic Bitches Brew released 50 years ago this week
Today Super 8 release Head Sounds. The feel good vibes that society needs today to lift spirits from the virus abyss
Jonny Polonsky’s latest Kingdom Of Sleep raises more questions than its thirty-two minutes can answer
Morrissey has returned less than a year after the uneven Californian Son with a much more refined effort titled I Am Not A Dog On A Chain.
Backwards Compatible by Chris Church acts as a mixed tape of old-school sounds, forming a soundtrack to our youth.
On May 8th, Glass Records Modern release the excellent Mercurial 1978-2018, a celebration of Alec Novak, The Venus Flytrap and his lesser known projects
On April 3rd The Lovely Eggs release I Am Moron, an album which sums up the global mood perfectly
Prior to the April 11th album launch, I take a look at the complex but enjoyable Two Chairs, One Day by Welsh act The Jesus Fairies
On Saint Patrick’s Day, writer Kevin Burke celebrates the Irish that crossed the Atlantic, and their influence on American pop culture
On Friday March 20th, Bobby Conn releases the aptly titled Recovery, brave, ambitious and delicious with attitude
Sophomore release from Mayflower Madame offers low creativity from high expectations.
The gap of 36 years between albums, does not help the Boomtown Rats to create something great.
This March 27, Elektrafied- The Elektra Years 1979-1982 brings together the three albums recorded for Elektra by historic power pop outfit Shoes
Fontaines D.C are the subject of a new documentary Sold For Parts, a fly on the wall view into the recording of their debut masterwork Dogrel.
From Big Stir Records comes a new compilation in the digital singles series. The Fifth Wave brings the best of global power pop bands and labels together.
On April 18th, RSD will mark the return of the debut studio album by Scottish legends the BMX Bandits. C86 is an album worthy of the title masterpiece, which will see a release on white vinyl with a brand new remaster.
As 2020 steers us into uncharted territory, writer Kevin Burke discusses how it will take old school methods for the music industry to survive
A hive of activity has kicked off surrounding the influential, and totally indispensable Buzzcocks. With a new single “Gotta Get Better”, comes news of a new box set on May 29th spanning the ’91 and onwards work of the band.
On March 6th, The Domestiques debut lands, The Domestiques Vol.1 is a well-structured and expertly crafted work of noise art
On March 6th, Futureman Records release Garden Of Earthly Delights ~ An XTC Celebration. An album featuring a plethora of talent covering songs by XTC and crew. This is something really special.
On May 22, Throwing Muses return with a new album Sun Racket, and here is the first track to drop “Dark Blue”.
Skillfully put together by Esoteric Recordings, a deep dive into the crucial period of experimentation by Eric Burdon & The Animals.
UK producer Steve Whitfield and Fabrice Nau come together to form electronic outfit Scenius, and release their debut slice “Glass Rain”.
The good nature of Southern California comes to the fore in the latest album Under The Tidal Wave by Blaine Campell
Jack Whites’ Third Man Records is set to release a batch of albums by the late French starlet France Gall
Writer Kevin Burke looks at the importance of last years release by The Coolies, along with the upcoming tribute to Kim Shattuck at the ALS benefit concert in Los Angeles
The latest by Dot Dash Proto Retro, is an album that went under the radar but is a worthy work of investigation
Scrap the Valentine’s Celebrations, as The Forty Nineteens return with the double digital download of Tell Me b/w It’s For Fun
Writer Kevin Burke reinforces the power of Bob Marley’s music, 75 years after the reggae legend was born.
Adam Franklin’s Drones & Clones, his fourth and most interesting is getting a much appreciated vinyl release on March 27.
On April 17 this year, Welsh act The Cosmic Array are set to unleash their latest work Goldilocks. A blending of styles that creates a rewarding piece of work for the listener to indulge in.
The son of Chicago, Illinois, multi-instrumentalist Ricky Mirage released this Ep a while back, but it remains deserving of some attention
Michael Simmons of the legendary power pop zeitgeist sparkle jets UK presents Playlist 2020: The Originals. Twenty-one tracks, written and performed by students of Huntington Beach High School.
On January 31st, Neneh Cherry releases a 30th anniversary edition of her iconic 1989 release Raw Like Sushi.
The Tor Guides have made an excellent album in Backwards In Reverse, moving forward with ideas with a nod to the past
The 2016 release Golden State by KT Tunstall gets a well deserved vinyl release.
Writer Kevin Burke explores one of the most interesting punk releases of last year by Japanese outfit The Vertigos.
Writer Kevin Burke discusses the latest video-single by Boy One, the brainchild of Irish music legend Brian Foley, “Broken Skies” is a tribute to the climate activists of the world
The exceptional King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have just unleashed three live albums on Bandcamp. With 100% profits going directly to the Australian Bushfire Relief fund.
On January 24, the Pet Shop Boys will release Hotspot. It is not the work of a band reinventing the wheel, but using the extent of their knowledge to build a work of contemporary, outstanding music.
On January 24, Anton Barbeau will release his latest work Kenny Vs. Thrust. What is pitted as the first go-to release of 2020 delivers on the promise, and then some.
Atlanta based Ambulette present their debut Ep Too Bad About All Your Problems, a work that is undeniably addictive, and even springs nostalgia from unexpected places
Writer Kevin Burke celebrates David Bowie’s birthday by looking at one of his most underrated albums 1;Outside
Snowgoose release “Hope” on February 20, the first insight to their upcoming sophomore album The Making of You.
In late 2019, 4AD reissued Gene Clark’s No Other on various formats, a masterpiece which is thankfully no longer lost.
As 2020 begins one of the most sublime albums released in 2019, Buzz And Fade by Norman, sets a high bar for the year to come.
A look at the latest by The James Clarke Five Parlour Sounds, an album which has the words ‘modern classic’ tattooed on it’s very core.
Songwriter and musician Tommy Marolda has just released a fourteen-track set of demos in The Toms The 1979 Sessions. A release which is on par with the self-titled Toms debut
Writer Kevin Burke remembers Neil Innes, the comedic genius who started the ball of creativity rolling with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
New Jersey based Empty City Squares release the long-player 337, an album that delves deeper into the influences of Yanni, taking further steps into forging his own unique style
On February 7 next, LITHICS re-release the sublime The Wendy Kraemer Ep on vinyl via Moone Records,
Lloyd Meadows, the Australian multi-instrumentalist releases Oxford Synthesiser Club Ep. An outing with ideas galore and executed with a stylish confidence.
Shplang release a silver anniversary collection, Los Grandes Excritos {1994-2019}. A definitive view into the magnificence of this power pop outfit.
Kevin Burke looks at the anticipated reissue of London After Midnight’s incendiary debut, along with sharing an insight into modern Goth from front man Sean Brennan
Right Hand-Left Hand release the relevant, and conceptual Zone Rouge. What appears heavy on context becomes easy on the ear very quickly
On January 10, 2020, Matthew Shaw will release a work of adventurous beauty with Into The Unknown.
Los Angeles based Big Stir Records release a collection of thrillers, not just a showcase of talent but a charity based effort.
Writer Kevin Burke captures ten of the best albums of 2019 by female solo artists
Writer Kevin Burke looks back on some of the best reissues of 2019
In Ten Bangerz From The Bunch, writer Kevin Burke looks back on ten sublime releases from 2019, featuring Kim Gordon, Fontaines D.C, Sleater-Kinney, Ride, Nick Cave and more.
Writer Kevin Burke peels back the layers on the Velvet Underground’s original incarnation
Writer Kevin Burke looks back on The Beach Boys lost masterpiece SMiLE, and what could have been.
Writer Kevin Burke looks at the importance of Sparks as they release a comprehensive collection, Past Tense: The Best Of Sparks.
This Friday November 8, Blaine Campbell releases the digital single “Happy Faces” via Big Stir Records, a taste of his upcoming Under The Tidal Wave album.
Peter Yates and Andy Delany release a sublime set on the Lost And Found Ep
Best Coast are back with a new single and the promise of a new album in 2020
The Doors release a much expanded celebration of The Soft Parade, by no means a lazy collection put together without forethought.
The Kut present a new single “X-Ray Eyes”, a brash banger, energetic and magnetic which draws audiences into their aura.
Chrissie Hynde has released her latest solo work Valve Bone Woe, an album which is anchored in a jazz-psychedelia sound with sprinkles of electronica.
R.E.M. are set to release an expanded edition of Monster, marking twenty-five years of the modern classic
On November 15, Gozer Goodspeed releases his new album Running With The Outliers, an album of gravel soaked grace with an in-your-face presentation.
Writer Kevin Burke discusses the sublime masterpiece Led Zeppelin II, fifty-years after its release.
On October 31st, The Venus Fly Trap re-release “Europa”, a slice of bleak, goth-drenched brilliance
Theatre Royal announce an upcoming Ep, a teaser for their next long-player due in 2020.
Writer Kevin Burke discusses the shortcomings of the recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominations.
The debut single by Sonny Winnebago offers up a promise of what’s to come
PJ Harvey celebrates the release of the All About Eve soundtrack on vinyl with an Ep of bonus material.
Writer Kevin Burke looks back forty-years to the start of The Specials and Two-Tone
The Armoires latest long-player Zibaldone is a well-oiled good time machine of pop-psych thrills that is the effervescent soundtrack to a sunny day.
The Egg Eaters have released the Ep Gimme Gimme Gimme, a harmonious blending of genres and eras.
Kim Gordon has just released her debut album No Home Record, a work of divine and dynamic confidence
October 10th marked a quarter century since the release of the modern classic Dog Man Star by Suede. Kevin Burke pays tribute to the slow burning masterpiece
On November 29th Cherry Red Records release the complete sessions recorded by guitarist Mick Ronson’s solo work. An essential release for hard rock fans.
The makeshift supergroup The GoAllTheWays release the single “Silly Girl” b/w “Tourist”, a piece of art to highlight another vehicle of art.
The Coolies announce a third pressing of their explosive Ep Uh Oh! It’s… The Coolies, with 100% profits towards ALS Charity in memory of Kim Shattuck
The Far From The Apple Tree Soundtrack is a joint venture between Rose McDowall and Shawn Pinchbeck, an electro-acoustic affair of enthralling textures with alluring lyrics
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds release Ghosteen, an emotionally fired masterpiece pulled from the soul of a man bravely putting his inner self on display.
As the Hellraiser now resides in Heaven, writer Kevin Burke looks back on the career of Ginger Baker, one of last great drummers of influence and invention
Medicine make a welcome return to form with Scarred for Life, an album of cover versions that becomes an adventure in experimentation.
On November 5th Whimsical return with a new album Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts, that proves beyond doubt the ideas and the talent within the outfit,
RISE acts as the siren summoning audiences to submit helplessly to her beautiful signature sound on Strangers, the latest transcendent release by the Sussex born songstress.
Kai Danzberg releases the Euphoria Ep, falling shy of thirty-minutes, but remains more engrossing than most full albums.
Slade release a ten disc vinyl set, Feel The Noize: The Singlez Box, a reminder of both their chart success and knack for catchy tunes
On October 4, Venus Fly Trap celebrate the 30th Anniversary since they released “Rocket USA” with a digital reissue via Glass Records Modern
Beauty In Chaos releass their fourth video, “The Long Goodbye {Au Revoir}”, which sees Wayne Hussey tinkle the ivories in what is a work of haunting brilliance
Right Hand Left Hand release a new single “Chacabuco”, giving a further insight into their upcoming new album Zone Rouge , a statement of intent and a wake up call to humanity
Big Stir Records continue their run of exclusive, Friday digital singles with the release of The Persian Leaps “Catnip For Cupid”, two-minutes of stupendous power-pop
Cherry Red Records announced details of the Mercury Rev classic album All Is Dream, expanded to a hefty 53-tracks and due for release December 6.
Cup And Ring, the latest project from Telstar Ponies and Macrocosmica guitarist Gavin Laird, takes the listener on a journey through chord progression.
Bruce Springsteen reaches the milestone of 70 today, writer Kevin Burke looks back on what is considered his finest work, Darkness On The Edge Of Town.
Eighties cult legends Red Box return, hungrier than ever on their fourth long-player Chase The Setting Sun
The Legandary Pink Dots release album number 39 Angel In The Detail, while announcing 40th anniversary tour dates
In the past 48 hours the music world lost the visionary talent of Ric Ocasek, writer Kevin Burke looks back on some of the highlights from his illustrious career.
On September 27, the pairing of Peter Yates and RISE release the Ep Splinters, the result of two visionary talents colliding on an artistic plane
Swedish outfit In Deed present an expanded edition of their 2017 Everest album, a playful and well executed album, with a sharpness which showcases the very chemistry within the band.
On October 4, Super Marine, a very interesting band, release a very interesting debut single in “Decadent Flowers”.
The Grief Brothers release Thirty Five Years On Woodfield Street, the exceptionally executed sound of working mans music, dug straight from the soul.
This coming Friday, September 20, Crooked Ghost unleash their latest Ep, Colors Bleed
On this date in September 1977, the seventies rock star Marc Bolan was tragically killed in a road accident, writer Kevin Burke discusses his crossover to the punk movement before his passing
On November 1st, the classic Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones gets the lavish anniversary treatment. Writer Kevin Burke discusses the box set release, both the good and bad points respectively.
The Hangabouts return with a reminder of how Detroit still produces bands of vivacious brilliance with the digital release of “Who Wants Cilla?“ b/w “Mrs. Greene”.
This week the music world mourns the loss of Daniel Johnston, writer Kevin Burke looks back on the career of the outsider, lo-fi artist who will continue to speak to generations.
Released today, September 13, Grip-Like Vice present “Feign Martyr”, the first preview of their upcoming Place//Circumstance album.
On October 18, David J Haskins of Bauhaus examine his own mortality, his love and influences in Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy And Allure,
Armstrong have re-released their 2007 debut Under Blue Skies, whilst they could not improve on the sound they have added eight bonus tracks.
Today is world suicide prevention day, writer Kevin Burke looks back on those figures in music who have lost their lives and what it means to society.
In October, *The Black Watch release the “Crying All The Time!” Ep, a limited seven-inch vinyl containing the title track and two more effervescent numbers.
On September 13, Alice Cooper is due to release a tribute to the heyday of Detroit Rock in the Breadcrumbs Ep
The Waterboys release the “Out Of All This Blue” Ep, the compassionate standout number from Where The Action Is deserves a pedestal such as this.
30 years after the release of Tin Machine’s self-titled single, writer Kevin Burke looks back on the monumental moment in David Bowie’s career.
Iwan Gronow, bassist for Johnny Marr, is set to release a digital single, “In The Mire” on September 13th.
My Life Story return with World Citizen, ten-tracks which show a maturity, also containing a nod to past glories.
This October 11, Rhino will release Use Hearing Protection: Factory Records 1978-1979 box set, a celebration of Factory Records including the first 10 Fact releases
Pennsylvania’s Stargazer Lilies return faithfully with a new single and news of a new album.
After forty-years, Cabaret Voltaire release Chance Versus Causality, an album of electronic magnificence.
The next long-player by The Blackheart Orchestra titled Mesmeranto drops to earth 11th of October. Already the temperature gauges for the ultra prowess are hitting a high.
As The Awakening release a new video and single “Back To Wonderland”, vocalist Ashton Nyte commences a tour across Europe.
Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty In Chaos return with a new video featuring Rolan Bolan and Wayne Hussey.
Sixty Years after the release of Chuck Berry’s classic album Chuck Berry Is On Top , writer Kevin Burke looks back on the influence of that moment.
The Damned announce a questionable compilation in Black Is The Night ; The Definive Anthology
New outfit Killing Eve, the latest project by Andy Cousin and Anne Marie Hurst , present a Demo Ep along with interest of what is to come.
Death Valley Girls return with a new single of incendiary ear candy in “Dream Cleaver”.
New Model Army unleash album number 15, From Here, an album of ideas, executed beautifully.
Klammer give an insight to the future with the release of “Being Boiled”
In light of the upcoming documentary-movie Suzi Q, writer Kevin Burke looks at the legacy and importance of the seventies rock queen Suzi Quatro
Today, August 23, pre-order begins for the upcoming single by the band to watch, The K’s and their incendiary “Aurora”.
London-based electronic pioneers Rude Audio have just released their debut album Street Light Interference, a release which is both blissful and atmospheric
Ride return, delivering their sixth album, and second since their 2014 reunion, This Is Not a Safe Place at times surpasses their previous release.
Writer Kevin Burke discusses the rise and early success of Rock Queen Stevie Nicks in Her Face Says Freedom.
Dug straight from The Cramps own collection of rare singles comes Lux And Ivy Dig The Beatniks
Massive Attack Announce Previously Unreleased Mad Professor Dub Version of Mezzanine on Vinyl
This week writer Kevin Burke looks into the heart of My Bloody Valentine’s sublime classic Loveless
Rose McDowall & Shawn Pinchbeck are set to release “Gem”, a peek into their upcoming joint venture, the Far From The Apple Tree soundtrack
On October 4, Futurismo will celebrate New York fusion pioneers Konk with the release of The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988
The King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard upcoming album Infest the Rats’ Nest is a more hardcore, nostalgic approach with a foothold in the eighties, and that early noise of thrash metal
On August 16, Irish quintet The Murder Capital release their highly anticipated debut album When I Have Fears.
Bon Iver deliver i,i, a social commentary soaked masterwork that continues the trend of quality
The late Jeff Buckley’s seminal Grace will be celebrated with a mammoth release onto streaming services August 23.
Irish based Fangclub release their highly anticipated second album
Legendary alternative band The Poo Sticks are set to re-release the very rare Poo Sticks Singles Box Set
Ladytron announce a new remix EP, “Far From Home – Night Versions”
David J offers a further insight into his upcoming album Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy with the single release “Migena & the Frozen Roses”.
Writer Kevin Burke looks back fifty-years and discusses the connection between Dennis Wilson, The Beatles and convicted murderer Charles Manson
Strip Search Tramp are a five-piece collective who are intent on branding your brain with their unique punk inspired manifesto.
On September 13, Future Pilot AKA will unleash Orkestra Digitalis, a recording which holds that unique appeal of challenging the listener.
Sleater-Kinney’s upcoming release The Center Won’t Hold is Eleven-tracks from the musical soul of third wave feminism, digging their heels in and straddling the airwaves with addictive power-rock.
The Flaming Lips return with King’s Mouth, a mammoth beast trying to stumble into the territory of brilliance.
Writer Kevin Burke discusses the connection between two of the most remarkable musical statements of the 20th Century.
Ummagma release the long awaited Compass album today, an electrifying inner-journey to a musical Mecca
The oddities become addictive on the black midi debut album Schlagenheim
The genius and influence of the late Frank Tovey and Fad Gadget are celebrated with the vinyl issue of The Best Of Fad Gadget
On September 27th, The Replacements will issue the 4CD/1Lp boxed set Dead Man’s Pop, presenting their original vision for 1989’s Don’t Tell A Soul.
Kim Deal, Kristin Hersh, Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Kim Gordon and Kat Bjelland, five women who inspired the sound of Riot Grrrl.
Following on from the release of Berths, and riding the crest of adoration, Julie Lynn of Slowness took time out to answer a few questions about the album
The hardest working musician on the scene Ashton Nyte talks about his past, the present, and what the future holds for both his solo work and The Awakening.
One of Matthew Sweet’s most acclaimed pieces of work gets a release proper. Kimi Ga Suki * Raifu is upon us now to enjoy in full, and music this good is always worth waiting for.
The energy is still flowing with Pere Ubu, as to is the creativity, “The Long Goodbye” is a doorway to further adventures.
On July 15th 1988, the world mourned the loss of Nico, the true gothic princess,
The upcoming Violent Femmes album Hotel Last Resort, due on July 26th, punches like a heavyweight and is deserving of more than just one casual listen.
Fifty years after the death of Brian Jones, Kevin Burke looks back at the last surge of brilliance from the original Rolling Stone
Damaged Good release an outstanding overview of Underground Star Billy Childish in Punk Rock Ist Nicht Tot 1977-2018
On July the 12th, New Order release the mouthwatering live set ∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes.. .
Cherry Red Records has released a comprehensive compilation by English songstress and actress Dana Gillespie.
On July 19th, Live release the 25th Anniversary Celebration version of Throwing Copper
The avant-garde artist Cellista speaks to Kevin Burke about her latest album Transfigurations and how she effortlessly blends ambient noise with slices of hip hop, classical music, and alternative pop.
Kevin Burke shares his opinion on David Bowie’s game changing album The Man Who Sold The World
Mike Peters and The Alarm has really brought out an interesting album that locks the audience in at an early stage.
Aldous Harding presents an album of avant-garde imagery, wrapped in integrity and melodic joy.
Cherie Currie and Brie Darling forthcoming collaboration is an album that showcases two veterans pushing forward and making their mark once more
On Everything So Far Paul Den Heyer brings you on a personal journey into his artistic soul.
Released through Cherry Red Records this coming Friday, the essential guilt punk pleasure of 1977:The Year Punk Broke
Following the release of the posthumous Originals, Kevin Burke looks back at the unreleased album by Prince that became a cult all of its own.
Silent Forum release “Safety In Numbers” which offers another dimension to what the band are capable of.
Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty In Chaos return with a new release, Beauty Re-Envisioned. A follow on from 2018’s Finding Beauty In Chaos
PJ Harvey releases new music as part of The Virtues Soundtrack
The Venus Fly Trap album Mars is a classy release, not just a reissue but a reminder of the reactive sound of late-eighties post-punk.
The Allegations have created an album that swings between straightforward seventies-based rock and sun-drenched avant-garde.
Medway band Theatre Royal release a powerhouse-compilation of mouthwatering goodness with 22-tracks
The Jasmine Minks speak to Kevin Burke about their past, their present releases and the future of this highly influential outfit.
After a gap of almost twenty-seven years, British band The Claim release a new album, an insightful and enjoyable listen.
The Black Watch release Magic Johnson, twelve tracks of conceptual adoration, along with further releases spanning the career of the band.
Adam Gerard and Steve Stapleton of New York Band Earnhardt speak to Kevin Burke about their new album, their influences and all things Americana
The Divine Comedy are captivating with confidence on their latest, delightful long-player called Office Politics
The Electric Language compilation released by Cherry Red Records gets a review by Kevin Burke.
Joan As Police Woman releases Joanthology, a reflection of her work which is long over due.
Fontaines D.C’s homecoming performance, and Kevin Burke was there to bear witness
Psychedelic-Folk troubadour Kim Thompsett speaks to Kevin Burke about her latest album, her sound and the influences
Kevin Burke reviews Tenderness by Duff McKagan, which offers a new dimension to the Guns N’ Roses bassist.
Kevin Burke reviews the debut Ep by Where We Sleep, entitled “Experments In The Dark”.
Kevin Burke reviews the new single “Hurry On Home” from Sleater-Kinney,
Due for release Friday the 31st of May, the latest from Cellista, Transfigurations gets a review from Kevin Burke
Ralph Rolle the backbone of Chic speaks to Kevin Burke about his career, the people he’s worked with, and all things drums.
Where The Action Is swaggers with the very wit and talent of Mike Scott.
Kevin Burke spoke to Michael Ciravolo about his project Beauty In Chaos, the music, his influences and the star-studded upcoming release Beauty Re-Envisioned
Released today, Morrissey’s California Son lacks far too many of his unique qualities sadly to make it a great album
