Skimming through the names on a promotional compilation, Mistress stopped me in my tracks; a lot can be taken from a band name, and something so precise, not to mention ‘dominating’, makes quite a statement about how the band sees itself.
Clicking play, I knew there was far more chance of tired male cliché than anything bordering on Continue reading
An absolutely incredible show as usual from Hawkwind, only this one was Continue reading
The following is a reworking of a poem and post that originally appeared in 2018: Continue reading
Ameretat’s self titled debut album, released 2025, opens with ‘Ghazal-e-ātish / Posht-e-pardeh’ (‘Ode to the Fire / Behind the Veil’).
The track starts with a medium paced but purposeful drum beat before a slice of feedback introduces Continue reading
When reviewing There’s Always Time’s EP ‘Breathe’ in 2024, I described the sound as dark, moody, Bauhaus-esque in tone and stalking like a cold shadow carrying a jagged-edged knife with vocals that reach Polystyrene-levels of pitch and passion. All of those components remain thoroughly present on debut album YOU SUCK !!!. Only now Continue reading
He’d always dreamed
Of teaching grandchildren
Invaluable life skills
Like never Continue reading
Thanks to Luucy
With the two Us in her name
Dylan was deeply disturbed
To discover over lunch
That iceberg lettuces
Do not Continue reading
The NaNaz—from Newport, Wales—formed as a result of Nana Punk; a punk music workshop held in 2024 and aimed at over 50s that sought to get participants actively involved in music for all the benefits it would bring, regardless of whether Continue reading
People often call me a feminist. It’s not a label I’d give myself even if never disagreeing with anything in the small amount of feminist literature read. I do, though, consider myself relatively well informed on Continue reading
Devil’s Dandruff bursts into life with taught ball of high octane audio ‘In the Pit’. Bozos’ ability to revel in the straightforward then add neat breakdowns and slick solos without taking any of the nuances too far is ever present Continue reading