Tag: Alternative Rock

• The Hives: “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons” Album Review – A ROCK SOLID RETURN

  Aug 11

  It’s been a long time coming: Our favourite Swedish garage-rock stalwarts return again with the abrasive thrill of The Death of randy fitzsimmons. OVERVIEW Throughout the garage-rock revivals of the… more ›

• Girl Ray: “Prestige” Album Review – indie trio take up disco with dazzling results

  Aug 4

  All-girl (Ray) glamour blend new wave with disco-pop as a dazzling homage to the queer dance-pop culture of 1970s and ’80s New York. We continue our All Women in Rock… more ›

• Muse: MK Bowl 25/06 Live Review – Bonafide rockers celebrate return of iconic venue

  Jul 11

  All fired up, Muse performed a hit-packed set with a visual to boot at Milton Keynes’ national bowl – the venues’ first concert in seven years. On the last Sunday… more ›

• Squid: “O Monolith” Album Review – a monument to embracing artistic growth

  Jun 18

  The bands’ second album sees them explore bold abrasive sounds as they throw their hat into the ring again for “no way or that way” alternative post punk. After all,… more ›

• Queens of the Stone Age: “In Times New Roman…” Album Review – Homme distills his dark days

  Jun 16

  Times New Roman may be a blasé choice for font – but this eighth album of theirs is nothing of the sort. Grotty dark embellishments are with us as the… more ›