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)
Tag: Alternative
Single Review: Cherry Lena – Sad Boy
Cherry Lena is an alternative Pop R&B singer/songwriter and musician from Montreal, Canada. Today I will be reviewing her single ‘Sad Boy’ which was released on the 9th June 2022. ‘Sad Boy’ has a really nice building melody, an ambient beat that just fills the room when you listen to it, but nothing can compare … Continue reading Single Review: Cherry Lena – Sad Boy
Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
Shadow Academy are a progressive rock duo, based in Los Angeles, made up of Dan Avidan, noted for being one of the hosts of the popular Let’s Play Channel Game Grumps, and for a fairly prolific music career which includes being a member of The Northern Hues, Skyhill, Ninja Sex Party and Starbomb. Joining him … Continue reading Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
New Horizons (Part 2) by John Foster
It’s interesting how we stumble across new music. Well, at least I find it interesting. Maybe you don’t. Fair play to you. We’re all strange in our own weird ways. You do you. Anyway, whether by friendly recommendation, promotional marketing, radio play, or gig support (including festival appearances), our attentions can sometimes be sufficiently drawn … Continue reading New Horizons (Part 2) by John Foster
Psychic Circle Oddities
Psychic Circle Oddities is a Los Angeles based business which was started in 2012 by owner and operator Suzy Berhow, who is more commonly known on the internet as Mortem3r. She is the host of KittyKatGaming, which we’ve talked about here on Off the Record before and you can click here and here to check … Continue reading Psychic Circle Oddities
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
SPIRITBOX are a five piece alternative/indie band from The Netherlands, I’ve reviewed them before and you can check that out here, here and here. Today I will be reviewing their latest release ‘A Strange Loss’ which was released on September 25th 2020. ‘A Strange Loss’ opens with a rising and heavy backing tune, counterpointed by … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
SPIRITBOX are a Netherlands based alternative/indie five piece outfit made up of Ruben Schimmel on Guitar/Backings, Nick van Eekelen on Guitar, Jasper Janssens on Bass/Backings, Hans Meertens on Vocals/Keys/Acoustic Guitar and Tomas Dekkers on Drums/Percussion. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed SPIRITBOX and you can check that out here and here. Today, however, I … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
Single Review: Deanna Devore – Lately
Deanna Devore is an Electronic/Alternative singer-songwriter based in Chicago and Toronto and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Lately’ which was released on January 2nd 2020. ‘Lately’ starts off slowly, light percussion and a nice vibing synthy intro that merges with the sonorous vocals that hold a lot of energy and roll over you … Continue reading Single Review: Deanna Devore – Lately
Single Review: BENJII – California
Benjii is an alternative/pop singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada and if you want to find out a little more about him then you can check out an interview I did with him by clicking here. Today though I’ll be reviewing his track, ‘California’ which was released on 4th April 2019. ‘California’ has a smooth, almost upbeat … Continue reading Single Review: BENJII – California
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