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  • Various: Rave On Buddy Holly Review

    buddy hollyIn 1959, Buddy Holly died in a plane crash aged 22. In September he would have been 75. It’s a sign of his enduring talent that 52 years after his death, a tribute album featuring some fantastic artists has been released.

    Even the most casual music lover will know Buddy Holly’s music even if from its use in movies and television adverts. On ‘Rave On Buddy Holly’, his music has been updated and given an once over.

    The tribute starts with The Black Keys doing ‘Dearest’ and they keep the production sparse in a late fifties style. Fiona Apple shows what an under rated talent she is with her vocal contribution to ‘Everyday’ with Jon Brion. It seems that these tracks were easing us into the album. ‘It’s So Easy’ is given a slowed down rocky treatment by none other than Paul McCarthey. (more…)

  • Tune Of The Week: 01/07/2011: Maverick Sabre

    Despite there being calls from my sister to have Mundy’s July as this week’s Tune Of  The Week, I’ve decided to go with this, Maverick Sabre‘s current single, Let Me Go. If you’re going to Oxegen, make sure to check him out. Here’s the new video.

  • Jerome’s Law: Knives at Concrete E.P. review

    JeromesLawJerome’s Law have been on the scene for a while now, figuring out their sound and gaining a decent reputation. Knives at Concrete is their first proper release though and shows a lot of promise from the Dublin based band.

    Jerome’s Law are an alternative band, not totally psychedelic, not 100% indie.  Throwing Stones starts the E.P. with a long guitar and vocal build up. At about two minutes into the track the force of the full band can be heard. Keyboard whirls, gritty guitars and drums combine to maximum effect. The song dips down again to vocals and guitar. Probably not the kind of thing you’re going to hear on your radio but well worth a listen for the song structure and musicianship.

    ‘Adding and Subtracting’ is more of an indie tune than its predecessor. The drum and bass led track builds up with layers of instruments. Just when you think it can’t build anymore the subtle addition of harmonies raises this again. Definitely indie with a sprinkle of psychedelic.  (more…)

  • The Google+ Project

    Google have just launched The Google+ Project. Another social media network? I’m not sure I need another one, hell, I just use Facebook for this site at the moment. (I like Twitter). Looking at the overview, it does seem cool though, I mean they have a group chat called huddle? Sold!