The searchers: Breather and Walter Longscott reviewed
March 28, 2021
Walter Longscott – Writing On the Wall
They say that one of Dire Straits’ first famous fans was none other than Bob Dylan, who was a figure revered throughout the music world at the tail-end of the 1970s as he is now. The Bard knew he’d heard something…
John Densmore Discusses the Band's Famous Sound and Decision Not to Feature a Bassist
December 30, 2020
Legendary drummer John Densmore recently talked about the Doors’ legacy and the way in which the quartet managed to find their highly recognizable sound.
Densmore appeared on that That Jamieson Show to promote his latest book, The Seekers. The drummer says that…
Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young is looking to add to the festive spirit this year and has announced that a giant archive of his work will be available to stream for free.
Young shared the news via his website. “We are doing well here and feeling good. We hope you…
Bob Dylan may have refused a $400 million offer for his back catalog
December 11, 2020
News that Bob Dylan has opted to sell his publishing rights for around $300 million surprised many fans. However, it seems that the esteemed songwriter may have also received a $400 million offer.
Rolling Stone magazine reported on the story. They claim that sources…
Jon Bon Jovi has, surprisingly, opted to cover the Pogues’ classic Christmas-themed song Fairytale of New York. However, if you were wondering how the singer would tackle some of Shane MacGowan’s more blasphemous language, rest assured, he’s changed it.
Former members of the Beatles share tributes to John Lennon on anniversary of singer's death
December 8, 2020
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Pete Best were among those that brought a tribute to John Lennon, singer and guitarist for the Beatles, on the 40th anniversary of the musician’s death.
Music fans were reminded today of one of the saddest moments in the history of…
Visc. – Dirty Rotten Love
“Dirty Rotten Love” sounds like a song that Muse made while experimenting with the novel idea of having fun for a change and the even more outrageous idea of under-playing their virtuoso abilities. Visc. possesses those kinds of…
Distortion riffage - New music reviews - September 2020
September 10, 2020
Jason Kane & The Jive – Rising Smoke
If you want to experience the single “Rising smoke” by Jason Kane & The Jive, I suggest you do so through the power of the video. In it, long-haired, bearded, sweaty men play doomy Sabbathy riffs in a smoke…