Monthly Archive: October 2014
RADIO MOSCOW feature in THE BLUES magazine
8/10 review of RADIO MOSCOW’s “Magical Dirt” in METAL HAMMER
The BLOODHOUNDS premiere their new album “Let Loose!” via Blurt Magazine
East L.A. combo the Bloodhounds— Aaron “Little Rock” Piedraita on rhythm guitar, Johnny Santana on bass, Branden Santos on lead guitar and Mark Schafler on drums and percussion—will drop their debut album Let Loose next week on Alive Naturalsound, and it’s a heady brew indeed. R&B/punk/Latin rock never sounded sweeter, and because it’s so sweet […]
BLUES ROCK 8/10 Review of HANDSOME JACK “Do What Comes Naturally”
The band refines roots rock for today’s generation, boasting a classic, soulful sound. With vocals reminiscent of Eric Burdon and Otis Redding, they sure stack up in the talent category. The album features long bluesy jams, suave singing, and lyrics true to the blues. Blues Rock review here
POPMATTERS premieres SWAMP DOGG’s new single “The White Man Made Me Do It”
“The White Man Made Me Do It” finds Swamp Dogg once again marrying humorous social commentary and groovy soul. POPMATTERS’ link to the premiere here
PAUL COLLINS : The Dorian Gray of power pop (HYPERBOLIUM)
Throughout the album, Collins captures everything from the chiming craft of Buddy Holly to the raw energy of the Ramones, and both at once with “Baby I’m in Love With You.” Those who’ve been soaking in music delivered by advertising, television and film, may be surprised at the total lack of apology with which Collins […]
The BIG TAKEOVER premieres “Saint Dee” by The BLOODHOUNDS
We’ll take a triple dose of this bluesy garage-rock! RIYL early Stones, Yardbirds and Nuggets. The BIG TAKEOVER
HARMONIC DISTORTION review of HANDSOME JACK “Do What Comes Naturally”
Much like the LPs Albert King made for Stax Records, the music here is laid-back, groove-laden and soulful. The band’s roots in garage rock are betrayed by the record’s bourbon-soaked rawness, but it’s a blues record at heart, albeit one that owes as much to ’70s funk and late ’60s blues rockers Canned Heat as […]