#musicreviews — Public Fediverse posts

Now up on the Far Out Fox

Tangent - Disclosure

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/10/06/tangent-disclosure/

#newmusic #ambientmusic #musicreviews #foxesruleok #n5md

Now up on both the Far Out Fox and the Shrieking Fox:

The Vardaman Ensemble - "Wherever We Will Wander" and "Spaceways"

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/the-vardaman-ensemble-wherever-we-will-wander-and-spaceways/

https://theshriekingfoxfunk.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/the-vardaman-ensemble-wherever-we-will-wander-spaceways/

#newmusic #ambientmusic #indierock #spaceambient #musicreviews #kosmische #artrock

New stuff from Space Chaser. I was looking forward to it, because "Give us Life" was a killer album.

Sadly, remarkable singer Siegfried has left the band a few years ago which is a great loss.

The music on this album is good, however not quite as strong as on the predecessor. They added a grain of savagery and gang shouts. So is sounds a bit more old school to me.

But the vocals just can't keep up, I am afraid. Guys, get yourself a remarkable singer again. It would be worth it!

https://musiccloud.io/yIvxwn-t

#thrashmetal #musicreviews #metal #vinyl #music #SpaceChaser

Now up on the Shrieking Fox:

The Mystic Tea Party - Aiyo Daea

https://theshriekingfoxfunk.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/the-mystic-tea-party-aiyo-daea/

#newmusic #triphop #musicreviews #indierock #altrock #tea

Now up on the Far Out Fox

Bram Stadhouders - Filum

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/bram-stadhouders-filum/

#newmusic #classicalguiar #ambientmusic #vixen #musicreviews

Now up on
THE SHRIEKING FOX

The Vardaman Ensemble - Live 092725

https://theshriekingfoxfunk.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/the-vardaman-ensemble-live-092725/

#newmusic #rockmusic #musicreviews
#psychedelic #jamon #vixenfox

Up on the Far Out Fox

Pablo Sanguinetti - Virgen de Luján

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/09/27/pablo-sanguinetti-virgen-de-lujan/

#ambientmusic #neoclassical #musicreviews #newmusic

Now up on the Far Out Fox:

3 releases by Trem 77

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/trem-77-3-releases/

#newmusic #ambientmusic #musicreviews #ambientdub

‘I Didn’t Know How Close I’d Have To Get To Kareena’: Saurabh Sachdeva On The Rediff Podcast

When he couldn’t complete his education, Saurabh Sachdeva was expected to join the family business.But he chose a…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #bollywoodnews #CA #Canada #Entertainment #musicreviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/905154/

‘Kareena Performs From The Gut’

‘Kareena is completely instinctive.’ IMAGE: Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra. Key Points ‘Is it the failure of the…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #AU #Australia #bollywoodmoviereviews #bollywoodnews #Entertainment #MusicReviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/895580/

Bigg Boss 20: Just Who Is Love Gill?

Lovepreet Gill, Punjabi model and actress is making a significant impact as a strong contestant on Bigg Boss…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #TV #bollywoodmoviereviews #BollywoodNews #Entertainment #MusicReviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/848575/

Exumer - Death Mask Messiah

Solid work! As usual the guitar work is special and razor sharp.

Many fast songs, some old school bangers and some with a more contemporary flavour.

Sometimes the choruses would profit from a bit more versatility, but that is small criticism. The nice little melodies are always good.

I personally could do without the last three songs on the album, but I really do like the great majority.

https://musiccloud.io/zwZdX-2p

#exumer #musicreviews #metal #thrashmetal #music #vinyl

Today in Music History 9/4

https://musicwayatx.com/2026/09/04/today-in-music-history-9-4/

Music Review: Bob Moses- “Like It Or Not”

https://accidentaleducationblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/25/music-review-bob-moses-like-it-or-not/

Music Review: SHAED – “Trampoline”

https://accidentaleducationblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/24/music-review-shaed-trampoline/

ChorusOZ and Perth Symphony Orchestra bring choral epic Carmina Burana to Winthrop Hall on Grand Final day

UWA’s hallowed halls will echo to the strains of medieval mayhem when ChorusOZ and Perth Symphony Orchestra present…
#Australia #Perth #Arts #ArtsReviews #entertainment #Music #MusicReviews
https://www.europesays.com/australia/76236/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/619801/ Soprano and administrator Hannah Lee Tungate named WA Luminary winner in this year’s Art Music Awards #Arts #ArtsReviews #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Music #MusicReviews

Nobody wants lists, so here is mine: 5 great songs with blast beats!

GOREFEST: The War on Stupidity

https://musiccloud.io/EGF35

Marduk: Blood of the Funeral

https://musiccloud.io/1-r1P

Nunslaughter: Rotten Messiah

https://musiccloud.io/PnPOR

Exhorder: Year of the Goat

https://musiccloud.io/9ygFI

Cattle Decapitation: Forced Gender Reassignment

https://musiccloud.io/PS7Et

#blastbeats #metal #vinyl #musicreviews

Savatage - Madness Reigns from the Gutter

Whoa - that's a helluva live album!

https://tidal.com/album/513760029/u

#musicreviews #vinyl #metal #savatage @metal

Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

Antonino Tati

‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

Still loving this track.

Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

My faves of Wayfarer who usually uniquely blend Black Metal with Americana have released the single "Perdition's Crossing".

No Black Metal this time, however dark and brooding Americana in cooperation with David Eugene Edwards.

https://tidal.com/track/540841262/u

The video is also quite good.

#musicreviews #wayfarer #americana #16horsepower #metal #music #vinyl

AUDIOPHILE MAN - MUSIC ALERTS
New CDs from Dion, The Cranberries, Frank Zappa, Tucker Zimmerman, Sendelica and more—covering blues, Americana, psychedelia, dub and experimental sounds.
Click: https://youtu.be/gIA_OwjJVJ8
#MusicAlerts #NewMusic #CDs #MusicReviews #NowPlaying

Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

Antonino Tati

‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

Still loving this track.

Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

Rate this:

Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

Antonino Tati

‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

Still loving this track.

Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

‘I Don’t Want People To Expect Another RRR’

‘I am aware that my time is running out, and there’s so much to do.’ IMAGE: NTR Jr…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #BollywoodNews #Entertainment #MusicReviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/754629/

‘I Don’t Want People To Expect Another RRR’

‘I am aware that my time is running out, and there’s so much to do.’ IMAGE: NTR Jr…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #bollywoodnews #CA #Canada #Entertainment #musicreviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/792350/

Before Dhamaal 4: 10 Bollywood Films That Chased Hidden Treasures

From Khazana to Tumbbad and Dhamaal, Bollywood’s treasure-hunt adventures have delivered everything from hidden riches and cursed gold…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #bollywoodnews #CA #Canada #Entertainment #musicreviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/790392/

How Bollywood Is Enjoying The Rains

From spending time with their loved ones to staging quick photo shoots and even giving themselves makeovers, celebrities…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #BollywoodNews #Entertainment #MusicReviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/748063/

Vision Video – Modern Horror (2024) 🇫🇷

Vision Video – Modern Horror (2024)

Fans of Goth-Pop and Post-Punk,

Hello there!

Vision Video is one of those bands I discovered via social media rather than during one of my usual days spent searching for new music. This band immediately intrigued and drew me in, but that’s largely down to its singer-guitarist.

Indeed, Vision Video is, above all, the man we, his fans, call Goth Dad! A very charismatic character, sometimes wearing full make-up, sometimes none at all, who offers loads of great advice, but whose modesty encourages us to keep an open mind and even urges us to question his own words by doing our own research.

Goth Dad, whose real name is Dusty Gannon, encourages people to go and meet real Goths, but also Punks, assuring us that they’re open-minded people with whom you’re unlikely to run into any major problems. And, speaking from experience, I wholeheartedly agree with these words.

Dusty has probably annoyed quite a few people by talking a lot about politics. People who don’t want to hear about it always complain that a band should stick to talking about music. But what could be better than an open-minded band that talks about everything and gives good advice? It’s not as if they never talk about music or don’t make any!

The group has quite a lot of merchandise. There are T-shirts and patches available bearing the slogan ‘Goths Against Fascism’. Their stance has always been clear, going so far as to say that they almost considered boycotting artists who made no mention whatsoever of the current dire state of the world, with the far right on the rise everywhere.

‘Is the goth movement political? Of course it is, but perhaps not in the way one might think, and this warrants a nuanced reflection.’

Anyway! As you can see, I could talk for hours about everything I’ve learnt from these incredible bands.

According to sites like Bandcamp and Discogs: Influenced by bands such as Joy Division, The Cure, Bauhaus and The Chameleons, with a sharper edge inspired by The Clash and The Replacements, Vision Video draws on the most iconic sounds of post-punk and gothic rock, whilst pushing them even further to create music that speaks to the 21st-century listener. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, the band comprises singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon, Emily Freedock on keyboards, Dan Geller on bass (a former member of Agenda and I Am The World Trade Center) and Jason Fusco on drums (also a member of Shehehe).

So, at the moment, I don’t know if all those members are still there, as I haven’t got all the latest updates. We’ll find out soon enough! In fact, I’ve just heard about the Dusty Gannon and the Agonal Gasps project. I don’t know if it’s a different band or if it’s a continuation of Vision Video.

I’ll have to ask Goth Dad!

On the Smule karaoke app, you can find the song “Let Go Of Time”. I’ll probably download a few more. I’d love to have “I Love Cats” on there, even though it’s probably a song the band did just for a laugh. A bit like The Stranglers did “Golden Brown”, which became their best-known song, even though it doesn’t have the sound or style of that legendary band at all.

‘I Love Cats’ sounds incredibly like Morrissey! Both in the way it’s sung, the voice, and the lyrics. This song isn’t on this album, but it reminds us that there are still people who adore The Smiths and The Cure (like the sadly underrated and forgotten band Snake River Conspiracy), despite their constant disagreements. Well, between you and me, I think Morrissey is still in awe of and impressed by The Cure’s long career, whilst Robert Smith probably only has a major issue with Moz and not necessarily with Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce or the late Andy Rourke.

I haven’t yet had the chance to see this band live, but I was lucky enough to see The Chameleons, for whom they were the support act! They don’t seem to be coming to Switzerland at the moment, unless I’ve completely missed them. Yet they’re playing in Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands…

Thanks to some short videos on Instagram, I’ve already got used to songs like “In My Side” and “Dead Gods” even before listening to the album.

One really interesting detail for me: the third track is called “Sign Of The Times”… exactly like the third track on the third album by… Madness! Yes, the one titled “7”. That said, these two songs have nothing in common apart from the title and their position on the album. Just as ‘Never Enough’ has nothing to do with The Cure’s song, apart from the title. And if I want to take it a step further, I could say that the intro to ‘Sign Of The Times’ is reminiscent of the drum intro to ‘Do The Dog’ by The Specials. Yes, I’ve got some serious ska influences… but who hasn’t realised by now that 80s ska bands had a very punk attitude?!

A bit of a funny anecdote: Vision Video had to abandon their old Facebook page because the site refused to grant them admin rights to… their own page!
Yes, really!!!
Unbelievable! But everything’s sorted now. I was even recognised as one of the best fans of ‘It’s Goth Dad’ and received my badge as a gift! ;-D

As for physical formats, I haven’t found many, though. “Inked In Red” on Digipack and LP is sold out! As for “Modern Horror”, you can find it on red vinyl (LP).

Musically, it’s just as good as the best bands I’ve ever heard. It’s classy, powerful and enjoyable. There are some more aggressive moments. It’s very true to the late 70s and early 80s, both in terms of sound and attitude.

The lyrics are excellent. It’s not just “I love you, Baby! Baby, I love you!” It’s authentic, psychological, philosophical, thoughtful and sensitive.

The vocal blend on ‘Balaclava Kiss’ is incredible. It reminds us why bands like the Human League sought to bring in female vocalists, even though Philip Oakey sang solo on their first two albums – which were, mind you, incredibly avant-garde. But there’s no need to go back that far in time: Blood Red Shoes are a truly well-rounded band for so many reasons… even though there are only two of them!

In any case, connoisseurs will be reminded of plenty of legendary bands such as Siouxsie & the Banshees, Virgin Prunes, Sex Gang Children, Killing Joke and even Sad Lovers & Giants. And why not throw a Polish band into the mix? Republika would fit perfectly on the list! RIP Grzegorz Ciechowski!

It’s worth noting that The Cure never really wanted to be seen as a goth band. At least, not exclusively!

Goth Dad is everything his stereotype isn’t. He proves that just because you wear make-up and play music doesn’t mean you can’t have been in the military or a firefighter. In fact, he describes himself as: a veteran, firefighter, musician, activist and cat dad.

His references really strike a chord with me. When he signs off as ‘Your friendly neighbourhood Goth Dad’, there’s obviously a nod to Spider-Man… who’s my favourite superhero! And one of his cats is called Gizmo, whilst Gremlins is a film and a reference I’m always talking about.

I’d really like to finish with an important point. Dusty Gannon has often brought tears to my eyes. Not just through his magnificent voice (which also incorporates more modern sounds) and his humanity, but also because he’s brought me closer to my own country. You see, I’m from Afghanistan, but I’ve never actually known my country, whereas Dusty was there with the army. I was born in London right in the middle of the punk scene, which partly explains who I am. Over the years, I’ve felt less and less connected to my country of origin. But Goth Dad reminded me just how pure-hearted some people are over there – something we all too often forget. He explained that several Afghans had saved his life. He clarified that it wasn’t by taking bullets for him, but by showing him which routes to take to minimise the danger. No, Afghanistan is by no means just about the Taliban.

There you go!

My throat has tightened once again and my eyes are welling up as I finish this review whilst listening to the album for the umpteenth time. I wish this band a long and successful career, and hope to meet them one day.

And as our Goth Dad always says: STAY STRANGE!!!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In other news the latest installment of ALBUMBLE will be out tomorrow - and it has a #Eurovision connection.... Go and have a look at our back catalogue there is plenty to discover and rediscover! Find us on your podcast place of choice! #podcast #musicreviews https://pod.link/1525875950

https://www.europesays.com/ie/559490/ Ahmed Khan: ‘Tiger Shroff Seems To Have Lost His Way’ #BollywoodMovieReviews #BollywoodNews #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Movies #MusicReviews #SouthIndianMovies

Endseeker - Coffin Born

The good men of Endseeker call it quits, however released an EP for a proper goodbye.

I always found the music very entertaining. From my point of view it's rooted in Swedish DM (Entombed), but they added their unique touch to it.

And they do crazy cover versions. 🙂

https://album.link/t/506245232

#vinyl #music #musicreviews #deathmetal #endseeker @metal

Sometimes my brain stubbornly suggests I dig deep in the crates for an old song I haven't listened to in years. These days it was "Reality - When you die" by GOREFEST.

https://song.link/t/108034256

A brooding, dynamic, versatile and for the time it was recorded a bit unusual death metal piece by this great Dutch group.

#vinyl #reviews #music #deathmetal #gorefest #musicreviews @metal

Kasabian bring night two of TRNSMT to a close with explosive set as revellers bask in sweltering Glasgow temperatures

INDIE icons Kasabian were on FIRE last night with an incredible performance that turned up the heat after…
#Glasgow #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #Scotland #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #Festivals #GreatBritain #Musicreviews #PopMusic #rockmusic #TRNSMT
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1040038/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1040038/ Kasabian bring night two of TRNSMT to a close with explosive set as revellers bask in sweltering Glasgow temperatures #Britain #Festivals #Glasgow #GreatBritain #MusicReviews #PopMusic #RockMusic #Scotland #TRNSMT #UK #UnitedKingdom

The Furious Review: Kenji Tanigaki’s Action Thriller Sets New Standards

The Furious’s jaw-dropping action scenes are so ferocious and inventive that they leave you gasping for breath, commends…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #bollywoodmoviereviews #BollywoodNews #Entertainment #MusicReviews #SouthIndianmovies
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/710936/

https://youtu.be/ccFrh3QXBEU?is=HmAxbkZ7OkP1tZQY

#musicreviews

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album is her best work yet

NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo’s done it again. Her third album, “You seem pretty sad for a…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #AU #Australia #ConanGray #DanNigro #Entertainment #Generalnews #joandidion #KathleenHanna #MariaSherman #Music #MusicReviews #OliviaRodrigo #RobertSmith #U.S.news
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/732387/

Khemmis - Invocation of the Dreamer

The opener of the coming album. Sounds promising to me - kind of a more Heavy Metal version of While Heaven Wept.

https://khemmis.bandcamp.com/album/khemmis-2

#vinyl #music #musicreviews #doom #heavymetal #khemmis @metal

Music Review: I Believe In Love by Honorebel | Reggae Song | Stream free | Spotify | iTunes https://musicreviews.skunkradiolive.com/2019/05/Music-Review-Reggae-Song-2019-May-31-Honorebel-Spotify-iTunes.html #musicreviews #skunkradiolive #music

If Your Favorite Artist Has Ever Been Taylor Swift, Look Away Now https://musicreviews.skunkradiolive.com/p/if-your-favorite-artist-has-ever-been.html #musicreviews #skunkradiolive #p #if

RE: https://mastodon.social/@sauvageoness/116626127639877019

:)
yeah!!

#review #press #bandcamp #bandcampdaily #pressreview #musicreview #postpunk #noise #punk #vinyl #albumrelease #music #industrial #dreampop #doom #grunge #howl #scream #musicreviews

Cryptocurrency https://musicreviews.skunkradiolive.com/2021/10/Music-Review-Reggae-song-2021-October-28-Honorebel-Apple-Music-Spotify.html #musicreviews

N5MD showcase - Autumn 2025 through Summer 2026

Seriously great jams

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/n5md-releases-autumn-2025-summer-2026/

#ambientmusic #musicreviews

Dew-Scented "Inwards"

Death Metal with a good grain of Thrash Metal in it. Generally a very straightforward track, however with nice details especially in the drum section.

The vocals are exquisitely arranged and sound very German if I may say so. Not the accent but the voice itself. Reminds me of Morgoth and Disbelief, two other great German bands.

https://tidal.com/track/371377377/u

#vinyl #musicreviews #music #deathmetal #dew-scented

If you're in the market for a veritable thrash hit for the weekend look no further. Try Havok's D. O. A. from the album Time is Up.

The second part of this banger is a nod to the legendary Demolition Hammer and really does the job well.

https://tidal.com/track/269030804/u

#vinyl #music #thrashmetal #metal #musicreviews #havok @metal

Music Review: DAN (Dead Ass N****) by Six9 | Hip Hop Song | Stream free | YouTube | https://musicreviews.skunkradiolive.com/2019/08/Music-Review-Hip-Hop-Song-2019-August-02-Six9-YouTube.html #musicreviews

https://www.europesays.com/uk/918064/ BPO – Preview 2026/27 Season – Joanna MacGregor (Music Director), Athalie Armon-Jones (viola), Emily Henderson (cello) #BPO #BrightonPhilharmonicOrchestra #Britain #ClassicalReviews #England #GreatBritain #london #MusicReviews #UK #UnitedKingdom

https://www.makingascene.org/newsletter-archive/?email_id=707
#MakingASceneMagazine #IndieMusicNews #IndieArtistSpotlight #MusicIndustryInsider #MusicBizNews #RootsMusicCommunity #UnsignedArtists #IndependentMusicians #IndieMusicRevolution #MusicReviews #AlbumReviews #ArtistInterviews #BluesCommunity #SongwritersOfInstagram #IndieMusicScene #SupportIndieArtists

Swampgas #2 for spring 2026 is out!

Even more art, photography, writing, reviews and previews than before! 36 full color pages.

Free at itch: https://quietmeow.itch.io/swampgas-2-zine

or archive.org:
https://archive.org/details/swampgas-2-digital-v-2-final

Zine conceptualized and assembled by @swampgas -- it features his mad talents, and also the mad talents of @Ambivalena, @photovotary, @Aphelion, @HailsandAles, @alipunk, @ira, @DXMacGuffin, @yourfutureex, and @1001OtherAlbums!

#zine #zines #art #stories #poetry #writing #Swampgas #music #metal #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #prose #reviews #previews #MusicReviews #MusicPreviews #photography #nature

If you're a #rock #music journalist, reviewer, radio DJ, etc or know someone who is, I have 50 pre-release press review copies of the retail CD, please get in touch.
Full #EPK and album press release (attached to EPK) available.

#musicreviewers #musicreviews

Back to the music I love.

Sonic Pulse Reviews = real album takes, emerging talent, deep dives, and classics that still hit. No hype, no gatekeeping — just gut reactions from a former DJ circling back to what matters.

Latest & long-form reviews live here → sonicpulserreviews.com

Last album that floored you?. 🎶
#MusicReviews #AlbumReviews #Vinyl

If Your Favorite Artist Has Ever Been Taylor Swift, Look Away Now https://musicreviews.skunkradiolive.com/p/if-your-favorite-artist-has-ever-been.html #musicreviews #skunkradiolive #p

I started writing this review months ago and decided to finish it today.

Namlook and Inoue -- 62 Eulengasse

https://tuningintoobscure.wordpress.com/2026/01/26/the-namlook-inoue-collabs-pt-1-62-eulengasse/

#musicreviews #ambient #ambientmusic #namlook #TetsuInoue

Back to the music I love.

Sonic Pulse Reviews = real album takes, emerging talent, deep dives, and classics that still hit. No hype, no gatekeeping — just gut reactions from a former DJ circling back to what matters.

Latest & long-form reviews live here → sonicpulserreviews.com

Last album that floored you?. 🎶
#MusicReviews #AlbumReviews #Vinyl

Larry's 100 Faves: 2025 Music

14 albums on heavy rotation.

Best Album: Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band
Best Single: Elderberry Wine (Wednesday)

The rest? Read my #Larrys2025FavesMusic list: https://write.as/larrys100/larrys-faves-2025-music

#music #albums #2025BestOf #MusicReviews #BestOfMusic #NewMusic #NowPlaying #Larrys100 #100DaysToOffload

I've gotten to over 1000 subscribers. So now we need to decide what to do with this lad.

It's polarising. Some people love the stickers. Others hate them and others still don't care.

Let me know what you think and I'll document what we do after. Poll here: http://youtube.com/post/UgkxL94fCBRXuhU-yZLlqECZKYkk-F3nCDZe?si=Ol5Z0mDBoXsYh9Q-

#Youtube #Musician #IrishMusic #MusicReviews #Guitarist #Guitar

https://www.makingascene.org/newsletter-archive/?email_id=688

#indieblues #roots #makingascene #soul #spotify #musicbusiness #indie #blues #rootsrock #americana #newblues #newmusic #originalmusic #rock #artistinterview #wamnow #wam
#MakingASceneMagazine #IndieMusicNews #IndieArtistSpotlight #MusicIndustryInsider #MusicBizNews #RootsMusicCommunity #UnsignedArtists #IndependentMusicians #IndieMusicRevolution #MusicReviews #AlbumReviews #ArtistInterviews #BluesCommunity
#SongwritersOfInstagram #IndieMusicScene #SupportIndieArtists

🎵 Hey everyone! I’m Troy Torres — a musician, indie producer, composer, and a bit of a sound engineer from the Philippines. I’m visually impaired, but that never stops me from exploring music in every way I can. 🎧
For those of you I followed on my old Mastodon account: I’ve deleted that account and upgraded here. Why? Mastodon here lets me post longer messages, which means I can finally share more music reviews, DAW experiments, production ideas, and even the occasional bloops and bleeps when I get frustrated while making music. This new account is my official music hub, where I can dive deeper into my creative process and share everything I’m working on.
🎬 Official YouTube Channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrSSkvb59GQxrKdeYbu157A
💿 Bandcamp: http://troytorres.bandcamp.com/music
I’m excited to reconnect, share more, and keep building this music journey with all of you. Thanks for following along and being part of it!
#Introduction #MusicProduction #IndieMusic #ComposerLife #SoundEngineering #OriginalMusic #MusicCollaboration #VisuallyImpairedMusician #Bandcamp #YouTubeMusic #DAWTips #MusicReviews #MusiciansOfMastodon #IndieProducer

As promised, I reviewed the excellent new JLBH album, Relativity. You can read it here:

https://elegantsimplicity.com/2025/11/03/john-lees-barclay-james-harvest-relativity-2025/

#music #musicnews #musicreviews