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The Chameleons release ‘Live at The Camden Palace’ double album with Barcelona rarities!

By Ruth Rae
Just over four decades since launching their illustrious legacy and several years since original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies reformed the band, UK post-punk icons The Chameleons have enjoyed a brilliant 2024. In continued celebration of their larger than life presence, UK label Moochin' About Records has brought together two superb performances by The Chameleons Continue Reading
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The Flemish Primitives new single ‘Luckily I don’t look that bad’

By Herman de Tollenaere
Based in Leuven, Belgium, The Flemish Primitives are five young guys with a lot of passion and enthusiasm. Each musician brings their own unique contribution to the band's sound; an eclectic mix of garage rock, punk, indie and psychedelic. Their fourth single, 'Luckily I don't look that bad' is a humorous song about the good looks of the band members, which they need to Continue Reading
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Thin Lizzy announce ‘Acoustic Sessions’ album for early 2025 release

By Alex Goose
Rock legends Thin Lizzy have returned with an album of acoustic reworkings of some of their most beloved songs, combining the original vocals of late frontman Phil Lynott with brand-new guitar parts from founding member Eric Bell. Fans can now experience what might have been their ‘MTV Unplugged’ moment - a chance to hear the band’s timeless music in its most intimate form.Continue Reading
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EP review: No Real Hero – ‘H’

By Alex Goose
Hailing from Montreal, Canada,  ‘H’ is No Real Hero's first release of new material since 2018. The band originally emerged in 2012 as a hard rock outfit, but have since progressed and gone through changes in both their line-up and their musical direction. ‘Where The End Is Never Near’ is a mid-paced effort with some maddeningly catchy guitar work and another great chorus, Continue Reading
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Exclusive video premiere – Griff & Michele’s superstar-filled ‘Christmas Smile’!

By Ruth Rae
A song celebrating happiness and joy at Christmas time, ‘Christmas Smile’ is a true Christmas earworm, whether you like it or not! A Phil Spector-esque wall of sound with a 60's Mod culture feel, including cheeky nods to the Beatles - as John said, "it's all you need, YEAH YEAH YEAH" - Wham, and even Mud, the song is a collaboration between DJ/Author/musician/comedian Continue Reading