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Eddie and the Hot Rods
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Album review: Guardians Of The Legacy – Eddie & the Hot Rods are back with a bang!

By Ruth Rae
Eddie and the Hot Rods thought their time was up when original singer Barrie Masters sadly died in 2019, but fortunately the remaining members were encouraged to keep the legacy alive. It's been a16 year wait for a new Hot Rods studio album - and Guardians of the Legacy is well worth it! Living up to their 1977 smash hit Do Anything You Wanna Do, it's great to see the band Continue Reading
Gary Numan band
Reviews

Live Review: Gary Numan marks 1000 shows with 3 sold out nights in Camden

By Ruth Rae
The now 65 year old synth pioneer Gary Numan is still full of energy, contorting his body to his music - living proof that music keeps you young! Interestingly he played a lot of guitar during this show, which was very much one for the fans. The band were very tight - they seemed to be almost telepathically connected to one another. Overall, an excellent tribute to Numan's Continue Reading
Richard Strange and TV Smith
New Releases Punk News

TV Smith and Richard Strange set to release double CD of 1978 demos and recent re-recordings

By Ruth Rae
Richard Strange and TV Smith are about to release their set of demos from 1978 on CD for the first time. After lying in the vaults unheard for years, these songs first came out on vinyl for Record Store Day in 2021 and immediately sold out. Now you can finally hear them on CD - and even better than that, inspired by discovering those songs again, Richard and Tim decide to Continue Reading
BSP Above the Static album
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Album Review: ‘Above The Static’ – Bar Stool Preachers’ unconventional approach is a winner!

By Ruth Rae
Released on 31st March 2023, 'Above The Static' from Bar Stool Preachers is their first on new label Pure Noise Records. A wonderfully diverse third album, it's everything it's cracked up to be - and more! Existing fans will love it, as will anyone new to the band. Ranging across musical styles from the Ska/Punk the band are best known for, to stripped-bare ballads and Continue Reading