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)
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Album Review: Noah Guthrie – Blue Wall
Noah Guthrie is a singer/songwriter and musician from South Carolina, who classifies his music as Americana/Country. He was a contestant on the 13th season of America’s got Talent, competing in the semi-finals before being eliminated. I know him best however, because he was a cast member on season 6 of the hit Fox musical comedy-drama … Continue reading Album Review: Noah Guthrie – Blue Wall
Album Review: KJ Apa – Clocks
KJ Apa is a New Zealand born actor and musician, he got his start on New Zealand’s longest running drama and soap opera, Shortland Street, where he played Kane Jenkins from 2013 to 2015. He also featured in a YA Drama in New Zealand, called The Cul de Sac, where he played Jack, one of … Continue reading Album Review: KJ Apa – Clocks
Album Review: The SoapGirls – In My Skin
The SoapGirls consider themselves to be Alternative Rock/Punk Post Grunge musicians with pop sensibilities, and it’s fair to say that they really run the gamut as I’ve covered their music across several years as they’ve developed and explored various genres and styles of music. They are made up of French-born, South African raised sisters, Noemie … Continue reading Album Review: The SoapGirls – In My Skin
Album Review: James Darren – Because of You
James Darren is an actor and musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has had an expansive career, and is noted for roles in projects such as Gidget, The Gene Krupa Story, All the Young Men, The Guns of Navarone, Diamond Head and The Time Tunnel. I know Darren from his recurring role on Star Trek: Deep … Continue reading Album Review: James Darren – Because of You
Album Review: Radnor and Lee – Self-titled Album
Radnor and Lee are an indie folk musical duo made up of Josh Radnor, an American actor, filmmaker, author and musician, probably most well known for playing Ted Mosby on CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother and Ben Lee, an Australian indie pop musician and actor, probably most well known for being a member … Continue reading Album Review: Radnor and Lee – Self-titled Album
Album Review: Lea Michele – Louder
Lea Michele is an actress, singer/songwriter and actor, she started her career as a child actress on Broadway, starring in the likes of Les Misérables and Fiddler on the Roof. She first came to the public’s attention for playing the role of Rachel Berry on the Fox musical comedy-drama television series, Glee. Today I’ll be … Continue reading Album Review: Lea Michele – Louder
Album Review: Kat Graham – Roxbury Drive
Kat Graham is an actress and musician, known in the acting world for her roles in 17 Again, The Roommate and as April O'Neil in the animated series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She is perhaps most well known however for her role as Bonnie Bennett in the CW supernatural series, The Vampire … Continue reading Album Review: Kat Graham – Roxbury Drive
Album Review: Ninja Sex Party – The Very, Very, Very, Very Classy Acoustic Album
Ninja Sex Party or NSP are a comedy musical duo made up of Dan Avidan, as Danny Sexbang, an oversexed Jewish Ninja, and Brian Wecht, a silent and somewhat homicidal Ninja. In 2015 the band expanded to include TWRP who joined them as the backing band on all subsequent releases and live performances. I have … Continue reading Album Review: Ninja Sex Party – The Very, Very, Very, Very Classy Acoustic Album
Album Review: Super Guitar Bros – Ocarina of Time
Super Guitar Bros are a guitar infused duo, with Steven Poissant on Steel String Guitar and Sam Griffin on Nylon String Guitar, the pair blend classical and acoustic to create sensational music. I recently reviewed an album they made alongside Dan Avidan (of Ninja Sex Party and Game Grumps fame) which you can check out … Continue reading Album Review: Super Guitar Bros – Ocarina of Time
Album Review: Caleb Hyles – In One Breath
Caleb Hyles is an internet personality, YouTuber, singer/songwriter and musician from Montgomery, Alabama. I’ve previously reviewed his covers on YouTube, which you can check out here. However, today, I will be reviewing his debut album of original tracks, In One Breath, which was released on 14th January 2022. ‘Not My Own’ opens with a quirky … Continue reading Album Review: Caleb Hyles – In One Breath
Album Review: Ninja Sex Party – Level Up
Ninja Sex Party, often shortened to NSP is an American musical comedy group made up of Singer Dan Avidan who performs as the character Danny Sexbang and Keyboardist Brian Wecht, who performs as character Ninja Brian. The group formed back in New York in 2009, but are currently based in Los Angeles. In 2015 Ninja … Continue reading Album Review: Ninja Sex Party – Level Up
Album Review: Skyhill – Run With The Hunted
Skyhill was a Brooklyn based electronic/synth outfit formed by vocalist Dan Avidan and Guitarist and Keyboardist, Peter Lennox back in 2006. During live shows they fleshed out their sound with Zach Hagen on Bass and Backing Vocals, Elena Belan on Keyboard and Backing vocals and Mr. X on Drums. According to Dan, who responded to … Continue reading Album Review: Skyhill – Run With The Hunted
Album Review: Sheridan Smith – A Northern Soul
Sheridan Smith is an amazingly talented actress and singer, originally from Epworth, Lincolnshire but now based primarily in London. She has performed in a wide variety of roles in film, television and stage perhaps the most prominent of which included Janet Keogh (née Smith) in the BBC Two sitcom Two Pints of Lager and a … Continue reading Album Review: Sheridan Smith – A Northern Soul
Album Review: Paris Hilton – Paris
Paris Hilton is an American media personality, singer, actress, model, socialite and businesswoman. She is also the great granddaughter of Conrad Hilton who founded the Hilton Hotels chain, as such she was born into exceptional wealth, and as a result much of her early media coverage was centered around a very specific party girl/heiress stereotype. … Continue reading Album Review: Paris Hilton – Paris
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