by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
Declan McKenna Stains EP (Canal+ /Revelation) This young artist has created quite a buzz around him and his musicians and has an impressive listing of upcoming shows around Europe and the UK. There he is on the back cover in his parka standing by a street sign reading...
by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
The London Hospices Choir & Paul Carrack The Living Years (Single) (The London Hospices Choir) Firstly the catalogue number of this release should you wish to order a copy is LONHOS01CD. This is a fundraiser single by the above and a version of the B A Robertson...
by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
Max Restaino The Time It Takes (MR Promotions/Right Track) The artist takes a clear-eyed stare at us from the cover. It’s as if he knows something we don’t. Sheffield-born, Max is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental player and producer and he is only 20. He has...
by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
Eric Johnson EJ (Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group) Texas guitar slinger Eric Johnson can pump out blues-rock riffs and solo’s soaked with delay with the best of them BUT on this release the ambience is pastoral and reflective to show another side to his skills....
by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
Bradley Walsh Chasing Dreams (Sony Music) This performer is a remarkable bloke. Stand-up comedian, serious actor, comedy actor, top-drawer gameshow host, singer and easily one of the best pantomime leads I have ever laughed at from the carpet next to my seat! Our...
by Pete Sargeant | Jan 2, 2017 | Reviews
Popa Chubby The CatFish (Ear Music/Edel) The big man is back with his kerosene guitar licks and powerful voice and for those who love his urban, edgy style it’s great news. For me, he’s like Eric Gales in that he is consistently punchy as a player and deliverer of...
