Tonight in the 100 Club you can feel a buzz in the air. There are high hopes and speculation that The King Blues are to be reunited. This is the first time Jamie and Itch have shared a stage since the bands devastating split in early 2012. Itch had also been teasing fans by stating, “Will there be a special encore?”…
For anyone who has missed the first two parts of Sheldon’s on the road diary with Imperial Leisure, you can check them out on the links below. Day one in Colchester Day two in Salisbury Now, on with the final instalment…. Day 3 of 3 – Bristol – The Fleece – Sunday 17th November 2013…
Introducing Ghouls, a six-piece band currently based in London, with members originally from across the UK. Ghouls were founded in late 2011 and describe themselves as Alt/Gypsy/Punk. After the success of their acoustic EP, they are soon to release ‘Ten Thousand Words On’ (available from the 4th of April 2014) which is being produced by…
If you missed part one of Sheldon’s exclusive feature travelling on the road with Imperial Leisure, you can read that on this link right here. Day 2 of 3 – Salisbury – Arts Centre – Saturday 16th November 2013 Waking up in the early afternoon with a slight hangover, I waited around with Jim talking…
Day 1 of 3 – Colchester – Tribal – Friday 15th November 2013 A lot of people only know Imperial Leisure as the insanely over active and addictive SKA Punk band based in London. I was given the chance to see more than the music, also to find out what they are like compared to what…
Continuing Rocksins’ look back at the previous twelve months, it’s now the turn of Sheldon to offer his thoughts, over to you Sheldon! Well it is that time of year to reminisce on the entertaining and disappointing music blasting into our ears during 2013. Getting started we have: 1) Album Of The Year – Bring…
After the controversial release of ‘Temper Temper’, Bullet For My Valentine returned to UK stages with the “Rule Britannia” arena tour, with Asking Alexandria and Young Guns as the support acts. While lining up, the security were on high alert and warning everyone to look after each other and keep close attention to our belongings…
Hailing from Atlanta, Look Alive have unveiled their debut EP ‘Mistakes and Milestones’, which is released under the independent label Autumn + Colour, a label which admirably donate 10% of all profits to charity. Their E.P shows the comfort zone of their sound is Pop Punk, comparable to bands like The Wonder Years. The record…
Dangerkids are a 5-piece band from Ohio who were formed in 2012. Having gained considerable attention they were signed up by Rise Records and have recently released an album titled ‘Collapse’. This record has proven evident the group have found the perfect blend of genres between electronic music, rap, rock, hardcore and some nu-metal. Dangerkids…
Press To Meco, the three-man band based around Croydon formed in 2010 recently released a new EP titled ‘Affinity’. There is no doubt these boys have come out of their shell, experimenting after the success of their first self-titled EP. They performed at Download Festival this year after wowing the Red Bull competition judges with…
After two decades together as a band, HIM have returned once more with an outstanding roller coaster of an album in `Tears On Tape`. Although at times the band can sound quite repetitive or straight forward they do have some excellent material. The keyboard/synths that start straight from the beginning in ‘Unleash The Red’ do…
