From the monthly archives:

November 2007

The Mess Hall - Devils Elbow

by adminNovember 26, 2007

Previously The Mess Hall were in danger of becoming a one trick pony with only one sound – a stomping swampy blues rock, which was great but it was a sound that might have turned stale should they have revisited it for another full length release. … Devil’s Elbow may disappoint fans expecting another full throttle blues rock assault but those willing to give it a chance will be rewarded with an album of far more depth than anyone could have expected from The Mess Hall.

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Kisschasy, Hot Lies & Horsell Common at BOTH

by adminNovember 26, 2007

Again with their own loyal following Hot Lies had nearly everyone in the room singing along, especially to “Tokyo” Earning more respect from the crowd Kisschasy didn’t spend too much time setting up, and started with a bang. … At one point, front man Darren Cordeux said “thank-you all for supporting our music, continue to burn CD’s, download off the internet what ever you can so that hear and know our music and then come to our live shows.”

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Paul Smith - Is Not Another Pete Doherty

by adminNovember 8, 2007

Maximo Park lead singer Paul Smith talked to I’m With The Band’s Victoria Jack about being the UK’s kookiest rockstar, on the band’s recent visit to Australia.
Paul Smith is a character that people seem to be fascinated by. Music press articles about his band are full of references to his wacky persona, with one journalist [...]

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