Review: Rockett Love – Wired For Sound Pride & Joy Music – June 26th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Rockett Love’s 2023 album ‘Galactic Circus’ (review here) left me convinced that the band had a stronger record in them. With ‘Wired For Sound‘, due June 26th on Pride & Joy Music, they have taken a […]

Review: Starbenders, Support Electron & Dead Writers The Dome, London – June 12th, 2026 Reviewer / Photographer – Phil Honley Starbenders returned to the venue where I first saw them two years ago, downstairs at The Dome in Tufnell Park, London. The gig kicked off bang on schedule with the first of the nights support bands. […]

Review: EVERGREY – Architects Of A New Weave Napalm Records – June  5th, 2026 Reviewer –  Stephen Brophy So many things can be said about EVERGREY regarding just how good they are musically, but for me it comes down to this, they are Masters of their craft. To produce album after album for the guts of 30 […]

Review: Turn Back Time – Maybe Tomorrow Good Time Music – May 29th, 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor  Some albums immediately remind you why the AOR and melodic rock genres continue to inspire such loyalty among their devotees. Turn Back Time‘s ‘Maybe Tomorrow‘ is one such release; a beautifully crafted collection of songs that captures […]

Review: White Skies – Shouting At The Hurricane Conquest Music – May 29th, 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Connor I seem to recall White Skies’ previous album, ‘Black Tide‘, receiving a favourable reception from melodic rock fans, and while I certainly found plenty to enjoy, it never quite managed to grab me in the way I […]

Review: CyHra – Requiem For A Pipe Dream Reigning Phoenix Music (June 5th, 2026) Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Sometimes, the involvement of a single musician is enough to guarantee a certain level of quality. Such is the case with CyHra. At the heart of the band is guitarist and songwriter Jesper Strömblad, a genuine giant […]

Review: Sahara – Sahara Pride & Joy Music (May 29th, 2026) Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Now here is an album that is an absolute joy to revisit. I vividly remember buying this CD from S.T. Records in Dudley back in 2001 after owner Steve Thorley played it over the shop speakers. Within minutes I was […]