Albums Of The Year (Curated By Me, Big G)

It’s been a good year for the roses, as was said by Elvis Costello recently. Of course, by “the roses” he meant music that I, Big G, quite like. Therefore, to bring us to the end of the year in a flurry of doe-eyed nostalgia for a time not so long ago, I shall now … Continue reading Albums Of The Year (Curated By Me, Big G)

Album Review: Gogol Bordello – Solidaratine (Reviewed By Me, Big G)

Gonzo Turbo Bonanzatroinic Party Party! If you have heard these words before you may be all over Gogol Bordello’s new album, Solidaritine. If you have no clue what I’m talking about… time to join the Underdog World Strike. The eighth album from the international Gypsy Punk band is out now, and oaft…they’re pissed aff. Gogol … Continue reading Album Review: Gogol Bordello – Solidaratine (Reviewed By Me, Big G)

Album Review: Alestorm – Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum (Reviewed By Me, Big G)

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of shut up and be serious for a second. I’m reviewing the latest Alestorm album here. Alestorm being a band with two members who were caught being shit people in a band group chat. Not this band it should be noted, but Gloryhammer where they are also writers and … Continue reading Album Review: Alestorm – Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum (Reviewed By Me, Big G)

Band Interview: Greatest Hits (Interviewed By Me, Big G)

Scotland and Australia share a long history of cultural collaboration. When you think of Bon Scott and AC/DC, Colin Hay and Men At Work, Crocodiles and Dundee…You can now think of Greatest Hits and me, Big G. I saw the (currently) three piece wonder-band on the 24th of May in Glasgow supporting Donny Benét on … Continue reading Band Interview: Greatest Hits (Interviewed By Me, Big G)

Album Review: Alestorm – Curse of the Crystal Coconut (Reviewed By Me, Big G)

Un-shiver those timbers! De-Batten your hatches! And that mainsail better get hoisted. Such Sea-fairing sayings can only indicate one thing; a new Alestorm album has been announced! What better time than to take a look at the Scottish Pirate Metal outfits 2020 release – “Curse of the Crystal Coconut''. So, I ask you to sign … Continue reading Album Review: Alestorm – Curse of the Crystal Coconut (Reviewed By Me, Big G)