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24.01.2022 Chavez Cartel EP Review ‘#ConfidenceIsAllimtakinghome’ This is a band with the swagger of Mickey Rourke, sound and delivery of Jim Morrison channeling Tom Waits but also the rhythm and blues (rock) backbone akin to Ben harper or Nirvana. Their brand of ‘dirty Rock & Roll’ exudes guitar mastery and the sulking bass lines corralled and cajoled with moody drumming is an ultimate scene creator. This 5 track EP: ‘Confidence is all I’m taking home’ has The Cruel Sea qualities to i...t. Vocally and lyrically winding through lifes experiences with a subjective lens, whilst musically the composition of each song is entirely different. From a haunting #1 ‘Scum & Fears’, to and impressive bass lead #2 ‘Different Underneath’, #3 ear-worms you (‘Love on The Run’) with a splendid guitar hook. It’s an all out Chilli Peppers vibe #4 ‘For Better or Worse’ and the final track #5 ‘See You Again’ (acoustic) is Cobain and Nirvana nuanced and nicely marinaded ‘Cartel style. A bloody ripper! This EP is: Car-worthy, Crib-worthy, Club/Pub-worthy, Chaotic night out-worthy, shit! even Caravan weekend away-worthy! More than worthy; it’s extremely well made and sounds brilliant. Congratulations Chavez Cartel. May you tour again some day soon.. Here’s the key to the doorway: https://open.spotify.com/album/0CC9rsn0KACQqs11Vlh2li Written by TG from: The Music Producer EP Release Date: NOW, 2020 Genre: (dirty) Rock N Roll Rating: 9/10 guitars. Members: Ben Simpson (Vocals) Tom Isaacs (Drums) Josh Kemp (Guitar) Jack Kelly (Guitar) Calvin Brillus (Bass) Label: Independent CHAVEZ CARTEL (In their own words): Based on Australia’s Gold Coast we are Chavez Cartel... 2019 saw the band release it’s first two EP’s. Their debut ‘Lucky Lucky’ EP earned the band a feature on BBC Radio (UK) as well as airplay across the world. Followed in quick succession was the follow up ‘Confidence Is All I’m Taking Home’ EP which racked up 3 nominations for the 2019 Gold Coast ‘Song Of The Year’ award. 2019 also saw the band jump from local clubs to the festival circuit where they most notably played the Saturday night Main Stage at Rockhampton River Festival along with Australian acts The Vanns and Alice Ivy. The band were scheduled to play numerous festivals throughout 2020 coinciding with their first east coast tour. FUCK COVID! Social Media: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chavezcartel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chavezcartel/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0CC9rsn0KACQqs11Vlh2li
24.01.2022 The Witching Hour - Played Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, Sydney, 27th September 2020. 10 outta 10! You boys had the crowd (metaphorically) jumping out of their chairs, even though ‘we’re not allowed’. (Sit) Dancing and head banging along with every note. I’ve seen you 3 times now, and each time you get so much better, I’m super proud of you, and all you are achieving. Leaping to the stage at Frankies last night were a band that don’t understand the word: Stop. They ONLY unde...rstand the musical energy of: Screams, Drum Solo’s, Keyboard Solo’s, Guitar Solo’s AND Bass Solo’s and boy was that what they delivered. They succeed in making their first gig back (since March) their very best yet. Exceptional. The Witching Hour do understand: Giving it everything performances and of course unlimited energy. As always; they started big and only went bigger. Blasting every tune one after another, with more grunt, more feeling and more crowd enjoyment at a PACKED Sunday night Frankies gig. Brilliant gig boys, keep up the incredible work! Rating: 10/10 guitars Genre: Hard Rock Members: Taime Marsh, Bradley Hughes, Kyle Fardell and Bailey Graeber Set list: Lay You Down One Shot Fade Away Stellar Dream Reject (Keys Solo) 6. Scars 7. Sleep With The Stars 8.Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath cover) 9. When God Comes Back (All Them Witches cover) 10. Crossfire 11. Break The Chains 12. The Ritual (Drums Solo) 13. Under My Skin
23.01.2022 THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE DOING THIS SUNDAY!! BOOK NOW. Info for gig: This Sunday (22nd November @5:30pm) come to The Factory Theatre (Main Stage) to watch Myth of Her perform. Tickets available at http://bit.ly/00MYTH... Use the code 'Myth' Give in to temptation Video by Harry Rooz Why I think you should attend: If you love dirty hard rock, you'll love these boys. They give 110% and will no doubt put on a show for you. They packed out Frankie's Pizza By The Slice and i'm sure they'll pack out the Main Stage of the Factory Theatre. Do yourself a favour and buy a ticket using the code "#Myth", you won't regret it...
22.01.2022 Brennan Music (USA) Single Review ‘#Killa’ WTF! Why isn’t this ‘2020 Bieber’ signed???! If a 10 year old Canadian drummer-kid can be plucked from obscurity; why can’t a young, healthy, smart, talented groover from LA?! He’s so good looking he could almost be an Australian! Nailed it Brennan. Killa is straight-out boppy-pop. A ‘Jonas Brothers level’ of ear-worm hook. A great boys song that is actually (empoweringly) structured around how powerful a girls/woman’s aura and pr...esence is. So put that in your PC pipe and smoke it: something for everyone. It has that: ‘Earpod air-dancing down to the shops, or travelling to work’ melody, which everyone loves, and replays.. (a hint of Jack Johnson in that voice too!) Brennan has worked it out, he has created a song and tempo that is one step off formulaic, but with it’s happy, bouncy urban LA cheeky (teen) lovability, it sticks. Play it, you have nothing to lose (‘bet you sing it to yourself tomorrow after 1 listen): https://open.spotify.com/track/5VqxmKtwcvyPZ7GnTHp7XE Go Dude! Pity there’s a pandemic mate, otherwise you’d be playing to packed clubs; and ‘meeting’ lots of new friends, whilst doing heaps of face-to-face interviews about ‘who the new hot Pop Star is’. Bloody brilliant. I wish you all the success in the world Written by TG from: The Music Producer Single Release Date: May, 2020 Youtube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BzS2mak3Cx8 Genre: Pop Rating: 9.5/10 guitars. Members: Brennan Label: Independent BRENNAN Instead of a Bio, here’s what Brennan wrote to me saying, to show how normal and humble this guy is: In just under three months, Killa has been streamed over 175k times, featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds: Pop editorial playlists, and added to over 1,000 user-generated playlists. It’s gained traction in over 84 countries worldwide, with numbers continuing to grow. As for me, I’m a water polo player/theatre kid/sci-fi nerd who’s been working in a restaurant the last two years to help finance my dreams. My music in 3 words: Anthemic, crafty, fierce. My inspiration for the song came when I was shopping in Trader Joe’s and saw a drop-dead beautiful girl. I imagined a scenario in which we dated, and without hesitating, rushed to my car and proceeded to write the entire song. Link to music: http://smarturl.it/streamkilla Links to Socials: https://www.facebook.com/free.brennan https://www.instagram.com/free.brennan/
22.01.2022 The Fossicks - Play Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, 6th August 2020 Gig Date: 6th AugusFrankie's Pizzarankies Pizza Country of Origin: Western Sydney, Sydney, Australia Members: David Pedrucci, Kristian KJ Samulski, Jack Vietze and Jacob Douglas... Support or Headline: Support for Wicked Things (Sydney) Number of times seen band: 3 Genre: Alternative Grunge Rock Rating: 8.5/10 guitars My review: Extremely energetic Vocals were grungy and sounded amazing The crowd loved these boys My favourite song they played was Silk Road. Set list: How Does That Make You Feel? Way Things Go Strut Untitled New Song Gonna Die Anyway Red Right Hand (Nick Cave cover) Silk Road Summary provided by their websites’ about page: The Fossicks are flying the flag of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Four mates from Sydney’s west, the band channels the best of 70s glam crossed with 90s rhythms, and a heap of 80s funk for good measure. Meeting at TAFE, with shared appreciation for the Foos, Chilli Peppers, Arctic Monkeys and the gods Kiss and Sabbath, the four friends initially started as a TAFE band 'Flaccid Mohawk'. A few line-up changes led Jacob Douglas to complete the lineup, for them as The Fossicks. Releasing the Silk Road EP and with gigs up and down the east coast, the band began 2016 by holing up at Sky Valley Studios in NSW Blue Mountains to record an album for release in 2017. Handing the goods over to renowned blues/rock artist Claude Hay to mix. After that the band worked with European mastering artist Andy Becker to achieve the finished sound. With the combination of Jack’s ripping guitar solos, front-man David’s soaring vocals, KJ’s funky bass back-bone and Jacob’s lock-solid rhythms, The Fossicks bring every golden era of rock into one formidable palette, and a sound all their own. Armed with a serious mission to keep Australia rockin’ with an absolute slew of gigs in Sydney and Newcastle, twice grand finalists at the Passport To Airlie Beach Competition (Newcastle), 2018 also saw them showcase at Australian Music Week (Cronulla) and be invited to play Sound City Music Festival (UK 2019) .The Fossicks are now ready to make their mark on the UK and as far as their music travels. Great stuff boys.
22.01.2022 Danny McMartin and The Psychedelic Surfers- Played MoshPit, Sydney. 24th November 2020 Cooler than a summer breeze on a sunny afternoon, more mesmerising than the light shimmering off breaking waves and more heart warming than a mothers kiss. Danny and his bands music is soo cool; I reckon it’s the cure to global warming! A fully instrumental surf rock set that made you feel like there was (actually) singing accompanying it: that is how intensely beautiful Danny & The Phych’ ...Surfers made the MoshPit feel last night. Refreshing, yet familiar. Adventurous, yet calming and secure. Friggin’ awesome, yet friggin’ awesome! There is something soulfully saintly about Danny McMartin; I’m betting this man could walk on water, but is too humble to prove it. So he just surfs on water instead. Danny’s Surf Rock style is a modern take on a classic genre, presenting it in a fresh way for a new generation to discover and embrace. His music stylings are a homage to The Ventures, Dick Dale and The Shadows. Danny is no stranger to bringing his music to all corners of the globe, performing in London, touring throughout Asia as well as being a regular on the local Sydney music scene. He’s performed intimate shows for the likes of some of the music industries finest such as Amy Winehouse, Jamiroquai and the Clash. He has joined members of INXS on stage to perform some of their greatest hits. His latest single: ‘Surf Your Life Away’ is the breath of fresh air that everyone is waiting for after enduring the events of the past year. You may not be able to travel to the far-flung destination of your dreams but ‘Surf Your Life Away’ will provide you with the escape that you need. Rating: 10/10 guitars Genre: Surf Rock Members: Danny, Zac, Simeon and Alex Set list: Mexican Standoff (unreleased original) Batman Theme (Danny Elfman cover) Eternal Tube Smells Like Tube Spirit (unreleased original) Tequila (The Champs cover) Surfer Libre Misirlou (Dick Dale cover) Surf My Life Away Wipe Out (The Surfaris cover)
21.01.2022 Pink Øctopus EP Review ‘#PinkOctopus’ (Self titled ICYMI) Grungy Skate funk with muddy rock (‘Peppers) rapped ‘Faith No More’-edness, double funked up (again) with the room filling, body slamming, beer spraying, shots at the bar later, good times of a sound and edge. I fucking loved it from track 1! Bass player Benny would make Flea need a cold shower, he’s THAT on it! All 3 lads obviously shape-shift or double personality the groove because, as with it’s famous predecesso...rs: Peppers, Incubus, Primus, FNM, RATM, this band created each track to have the sonics and full experience of a live gig but with the subtly and skill of producing what others can only do in the studio, whilst hurtling around like they’re on stage at Wembley’. Is this just ‘thrash p/funk’ for the: baseball cap backwards, long surfy hair, chino shorts, wearing, moshers? NAH, this is some broad appeal (badass) well played, fine, refreshed, 90’s-naughties nostalgia vibe, music. That has ‘turn the music up!’ and ‘party! written all over it for young and old, boy and girl. * Disclaimer: I would still recommend track 1 at volume 10 to kick off your EP listening experience A fine 5 track EP, cleverly self titled for that extra double brand recognition oomph! I repeat: I fucking loved it from track 1! Touch, look, hear for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch Written by TG from: The Music Producer Single Release Date: 17th July, 2020 Genre: Funk, Slap 'pop', Metal, Rock, Melodic, Heavy, Quirky, Intense, Pretty. Rating: 9.5/10 guitars. Members: Rafael Barros - Guitar - Vocals, Benny Kaye - Bass - Keys , Matthew Wheatley - Drums - Percussion Label: Independent PINK OCTOPUS About: Pink Øctopus is a Alternative Rock/Funk Metal band from Sydney, Australia. Band Interests: Raising awareness of the funkiness of creatures lacking a backbone Personal Interests: Warm fish milkshakes. Artists they Also Like: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Incubus, Primus, Faith No More, Rage Against The Machine, Mr Bungle, Social Media: Link tree: https://linktr.ee/pinkoctopusband Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/01cF11FpOsUrrbAnxZcGYN Facebook: Pink Øctopus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkoctopusband
18.01.2022 Cherae Leri Single Review (#Feel) from debut Album ‘#ThePainThatSexBrings’ FEEL (single) Wistfully, soulfully, warm, and beautifully flowing in both; it’s pace and melody. This song is a ‘Woman’s conscience’ talking out loud. An inner conversation of rhetorical questions (to one’s self) to confirm your own true emotions. Cherie has a lovely calming voice, seducing all who listen. Especially when she’s singing about seduction This 24 year old singer-songwriter, originally fr...om ST Louis, Missouri now living in Atlanta released her debut album The Pain That Sex Brings on June 19th. Cherae’s album has already reached as high as number 4 of Itunes Top 40 US R&B albums and now number 1 on Amazon for Best Seller in R&B Tell me that ain’t SOME TALENT?? This is the heart and soul (female) honesty album that I guarantee would be played on all home speakers when the ‘Lady of The House’ gets her world and solitude back. Outstanding (album) Cherae, I liked it for your gutsy voice and the whole flow of the entire album. May the success continue Stream The Pain That Sex Brings On All Platforms: smarturl.it/thepainthatsexbrings Written by TG from: The Music Producer Single Release Date: 19th June, 2020 Genre: R&B, soul, hip-hop and alternative Rating: 9/10 guitars. Members: Cherae Leri & Producers Label: Royal Reign Productions CHERAE LERI The Pain That Sex Brings is the debut album by American singer and songwriter Cherae Leri. It released on June 19th, 2020 via Royal Reign Productions. The album follows her 2019 EP release Conscience and features production from Ashilee Roberts, Kidd Jupiter, Backpack, Ble$$ed, E9 BEATS, Nick Fury, Chriz Beats and Kevin McCall, as well as engineering efforts from Ashilee Roberts and Scotti Taylor and lyricism from Haisha Porter, Jia Miss Ikonic McMillan-Shipley, Milly Mendoza and Dam Tam.The music from The Pain That Sex Brings incorporates nostalgic, sultry RnB, grown and sexy tendencies and intrepid inclinations amid a medley of soul, hip-hop and alternative genres. The album channels a 1990’s Janet Jackson aura and is imbued in lessons learned, seductive vibes and unapologetic womanhood. Lyrically, it features tales of relational breakdowns and recoveries, love, pain, sensuality, and growth as each record delves into pensive moments sonically recaptured and narrated by Cherae. It’s a roller coaster ride of the love, lust and disaster of your mid 20’s but not limited to. In this album she’s open, honest, unwavering, and unguarded. She brings forth authentic, sexy, and confident RnB bearing it all for those who indulge in her art. Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/cheraeleri Instagram: www.instagram.com/cheraeleri Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cherae-leri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherae.fennell Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/art/5HqfOxMrMfrBK3UqFZruuTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/chann/UC9-RFrKHDlIRqK7LMoj9vsg/feed
13.01.2022 Linear Single Review ‘#PortraitsofGhosts’ Whizz Bang! This is an absolute battle cry. A song to ‘rally the troops’ . With heavy guitar flares whipped through duelling post modern punk riffs and rhythms beaten by a 1000 hooves of drumming to set up a the songs pinnacle with a metal ‘voice-off’ confrontational medley to really drive the message of the lyrics home. This is a song about despair, disbelief and anger. Played in an upbeat, BIG-rock, driven, anthem style with a ver...y solid rhythm section. The boys created it as a motivational piece that would musically set the scene where you were angry (too) about the state of the world today: Injustice and falsehood I like the voice distortion on Cody, and how Moog and Jalen swirl into notes and tones of Blink 182/Chilli Peppers when they let loose, only to almost ‘My Chemical Romance’ it back down for the chorus melody. This is a huge, TURN IT UP! Beast of a song that I’m sure will delight many of mixed genres and tastes because of it’s subject matter and message. Another bunch of Newcastle boys doing their city proud. Have a look-see for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/LinearBandAU/videos/1012079695890507/UzpfSTE4MjI1NzI3NTI6MTAyMTM0NDMwNjg1MTA3ODk/ Written by TG from: The Music Producer Single Release Date: August, 2020 Genre: Melodic-Hardcore, Pop Punk Rating: 8.5/10 guitars. Members: Cody-James Henderson Vocals, Jalen Forty - Guitar, Lochlan (MOOG) Morgan - Bass (baby!) Blake Baker-Alessandro - Drums. Management: [email protected] LINEAR Said in their own words: Linear are an Alternative Pop Punk band from Newcastle Australia. Their first single 'Cursed' was released on March 22nd 2019. After a quick lineup change between July-August 2019 they jumped into the studio with Brad Telfer Audio to record their debut EP ‘Surrender’, released November 8th 2019. Their first single from these sessions, ‘Ruins’, was released on October 16th 2019, Accompanied by the bands first music video Directed by Corey Nathan of Corey Nathan Photography. Their second Music video, 'Eulogy', soon followed being released November 10th 2019, 'Eulogy' was Directed by the Bands very own Lochlan 'Moog' Morgan (Bassist) to overwhelming success. Linear have since signed to 'Fuzion Management' and are bound to become one of Newcastle's premier acts. [email protected] Link to music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30awpoijDhAsuLm2jrno2w Links to Socials: Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/LinearBandAU Twitter; @Linear AU Instagram; linearbandau Merchstore; https://linearbandau.square.site/
12.01.2022 Wicked Things - Play Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, 6th August 2020 Gig Date: 6th August 2020 Venue: Frankies Pizza Country of Origin: Sydney, Australia... Members: Blade Hills, Gericho Hills, Kaleb Hills and Cooper Hills Support or Headline: Headline Number of times seen band: 3 Genre: Rock Rating: 9/10 guitars My review: Songs are bloody brilliant Super catchy lyrics I loved how much you all got into the set and went into the crowd My all time favourite song that I’ve seen you play at every gig is Catalina. Set list: Stand Up and Shout Heartbreaker Good Time Yankee Rose (David Lee Roth cover) Catalina Luci Girls Too Bad Burn (Deep Purple cover) Sorceress Blackout The Rocker War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover) Summary provided from their Spotify about page: Wicked Things is Sydney's own home grown slice of rock n roll the way it should be done. We're an originals playing four piece band of brothers (yes, actual brothers) that is heavily influenced by 70s and 80s rocknroll. The band consists of Blade Hills (lead guitar) Gericho Hills (lead bass) Cooper Hills (lead drums) and Kaleb Hills (lead vocals). We have a one speed gear box which screams blistering, grinding rocknroll with big riffs, thundering drums, face melting guitar solos, heart stopping bass lines and to top it all off we have the craziest, sexiest, most athletic front man anyone has seen since Axl Rose and Diamond Dave themselves. We are Wicked Things, if you don't believe us then you just gotta see us Seriously, I could NOT agree with them more, go and see a show, they won’t disappoint.
11.01.2022 Music On Stage (Sydney) Shout Out & Thank you! Awesome AV gear and pricing for everyone. Ask for Alex, he works mid day onwards.. Review: Outstanding. Essential service workers to the industry and Indie/Alt/Rock/DJ’s & bands from; birth through until they reach success and beyond. They do online sales, they will talk to you on the phone beforehand, They have the shop, they are nice people, they are good at their SHIT! If they haven’t got what you want, they’ll get it for you.... Make them your new friends. They’ll help you. Context: So we are setting up a (small) ‘first timer’ home vocals and mixing studio, with a full (home) recording studio to follow. After fluffing around on the inter-web for big brand foreign kit , and mistakingly buying an interface before even having anything to plug into it!: we went to Music On Stage on Parramatta Rd at Stanmore (in Sydney). Alex was brilliant. Been doing it for years from starter (us) through to touring bands and recording studios. Result: We walked out of the shop with a Shure SM58 stand and kit, a Yamaha Mixer and interface, two studio monitor speakers and heaps of leads for less than the cost of the ‘big-brand’ internet interface that came with no connecting cables!! Set up, connected and on! In 1 hour. Phone: 02 9569 3900 Written by TG from: The Music Producer Opening hours: 9:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday 9:30am to 7pm Thursdays 10:00am - 3pm Saturday Genre: AV Equipment, not instruments (except keyboards) Rating: 10/10 guitars. Members: Alex (The man) - afternoons, Leonard - Owner, Dude with the moustache - mornings. Social Media: https://www.musiconstage.com.au https://www.facebook.com/musiconstageaustralia/
10.01.2022 In Eyes Pre-launch Single Review ‘#TheDreamer’ (Out on the 3/9/20) An aspirational anthem for the: seething, sweaty stadium/festival crowds. Pumping their fists in the air, in crowd-unison, as they chant the chorus back of this song: That is ‘The Dreamer’. (I can’t wait to see the music vid to go with the song 3/9) It’s perfect music bed for a latest release Nike street shoe OR the soundtrack to the final achievement scene in a ‘struggle-to-success’ film; the song is very ...Continue reading
10.01.2022 Mourners- Played Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, Sydney. 22nd November 2020 What does the Devil have playing in his EarPods? Mourners When you’re going to hell, or freshly arrived, and see the scorched wastelands between the welcome lounge and torture racks; what band would be playing live and providing the ultimate soundtrack and songs: Mourners For nice guys: their sound is pure (death/doom) gold plated evil in its exemplary depth and blood dripping, bass driven, soul stealin...g, purity. For a brand new band that has only 4 months under their (henchmen) belt; they are professional Doom Metal ass kickers!!! In fact they sound like they’ve kicked more ass than a donkey herder! Shit they were good. GRUNTY-GOOD. If you’re looking for a quiet night out: stay home. If you love a night out where the music still plays in your ears two days after the gig is over: Mourners. Mourners got together in August 2020 and their musical styles clicked together really nicely. They wrote their set in only two jams and after the third one they played their first show at the Crowbar. They have set out to play the filthiest doom metal with slight influences of punk and death metal. For fans of Black Sabbath, early Electric Wizard and Hellhammer, look into Mourners. You’ll love them. Check out their demo of Death Day: https://mournersdoom.bandcamp.com/track/death-day-demo Rating: 9/10 guitars Genre: Doom Metal Members: Lachlan, Alex and Michael Set list: Death Day Song 2 Song 3 Punishment See more
09.01.2022 Is it not the perfect Sunday afternoon to get dirty and heavy at The Factory Theatre (Main Stage) before the mundane week begins!!? Shake it! Fake it! Anyway you take it! If you're not there you're a rectangle! (That's a big square) Everyone says they love live music, get out and prove it with these lively locals.
08.01.2022 Sweet Velvet- Played Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, Sydney. 15th August 2020 With the emotional engine and sound trigger of ACDC, the vocals and groove of Bowie sung through a Guns and Roses (style) lens: THIS BAND KICKS ASS. Leaping to the stage at Frankies last night were a band that don’t understand the words: Stop, mediocre or soft. Sweet Velvet do understand: Full-throttle sound, giving it everything performances, Rock-charisma, Nuts ’N Guts energy and complete (old schoo...l) throbbing entertainment. As always; they started big and only went bigger. Blasting party tune and atmospherics one after another. The crowd were warm and wet with sweat, the beers were cold and Sweet Velvet were red hot. Brilliant gig boys, keep playing; and ‘they’ll keep turning up’ Rating: 9/10 guitars Genre: Original hard rock Members: Dave, Liam, Lou and Elvin Set list: Double Down Quinn Don’t Ask Me Trans Am Woman Fly 80’s Girls Rock N Roll Queen Electric Dreams (Phil Oakey cover) All I Need Tonite
08.01.2022 Lunch - Played Frankie's Pizza By The Slice, Sydney. 22nd November 2020 It was a packed (Lunch) crowd last night, eager to have their fill of tantalising & blistering ear food. This band provided a body-throbbing degustation of primeval musical flavours; stepping over the boundaries of adequate sufficiency into ‘cup runneth over’ contentment. Bass and drums big enough to match the towering tones of lead vocals Tony. Nothing was left on the table. Every morsel gobbled up by th...e starving crowd of Lunch enthusiasts. Massive sound, massive set, massive future. If you like a variety of music in the rock and metal world, Lunch will do their absolute best to send you through the aural sensations of gaze-thrash-metal-blues-groove-slam-reggae prog-funk all in one set, because we really get bored. Lunch is a three-piece band, forming from the streets of Bankstown, as a formidable prog rock outfit with members, Tony Kayrouz on the guitar and vocals, Joshua Romano on bass and vocals and Nic Costa as the metronome. Over the years they have seen some lineup changes having said goodbye to 2 drummers, but have found the final lineup and prepared to take on the world. Rating: 9/10 guitars Genre: Metal-Progressive everything slam Members: Tony, Josh and Nic Set list: Lessons From The Well Not My Problem Unnecessary Conspiracy Lunch Angry Spaghetti Fridge Of Man
07.01.2022 Nelss (Paris now, Lisbon originally) Single Review #InTheUnknown This song, and Nelss, have a gentle flamboyance about them. ‘In The Unknown’ is (our) inner emotional voice yearning for all to continue during a romantic encounter that is happening real-time, as the ‘new’ feelings are being expressed. But without the certainty, and potential ‘love’ security, of what’s next (The Unknown). With the vocals and melodies smoothly, wistfully, seductively washing over you like a we...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Neo Rose EP Review ‘#WrySmile’ Totally playable day to day. Not a: ‘when I’m in the mood’ or ‘Yeah, once in a while’ EP. Neo has a naturally great energetic and emotionally tuned voice which is what gives ‘Wry Smile’ its warmth and ‘friendliness’. But he, even if subconsciously, exceptionally demonstrates the depth of all of his musical influences. Not as in copying - but he nails his own version of how famous name musicians became who they are/were. Let me outline it per tr...Continue reading
