by Kev Rowland | Mar 20, 2022 | Reviews
Rene Black is best known as being the man behind the kit for {Cripple Mr Onion} and {His Masters Voice}, and these days can be found in premier NZ Sabbath tribute band {After Forever}, but anyone expecting a similar bombastic approach to the debut single from his solo...
by Kev Rowland | Mar 20, 2022 | Reviews
There is no doubt in my mind that the period of 1967 – 1973 was probably the most important ever in the history of British rock music with bands exploding with new ideas and styles, understanding that the only limits were their own desire and musical ability. It was...
by Kev Rowland | Mar 20, 2022 | Reviews
When I try to describe Gridfailure to people I normally use phrases such as “dystopian post-apocalyptic nightmare in black and white” or “Art Zoyd taken to the extreme, Can on steroids”, but I know that none of this really makes sense to people. David Brenner creates...
by Kev Rowland | Mar 20, 2022 | Reviews
Brenner’s most recent release finds him combining a discordant web of vocals, guitars, keyboards, and field recordings while also bringing in a host of guests which include Benjamin Levitt (Megalophobe, Gridfailure-live), Jeff Wilson (Chrome Waves, Deeper Graves,...
by Kev Rowland | Mar 20, 2022 | Reviews
Originally released in Norway in 2020 before being picked up by Talking Elephant for release on CD last year, here we find Matthews joining forces with Norwegian band The Salmon Smokers which features multi-instrumentalist Freddy Holm at the core. Matthews surely...
