Throwback Thursday: Suede - Suede

Suede

Suede

Original Release date: 29th March 1993

Thanks to Jon Hall for this week's Throwback Thursday. The self titled debut from Suede is the subject.....

Album Review: Pure Love - Anthems

Former Gallows man returns with Pure Love's stylish rock and roll debut

Release date:

Available to stream on Spotify - see Spotify player below

Who would have thought that the frontman of England's former screamo punk leaders Gallows could return with a stylish, back to basics Rock and Roll band? I definitely wasn't expecting this from the moody and brooding Frank Carter. From the first note of opening track 'She (Makes The Devil Run Through Me)', your ears are filled with lyrics that talk of want not destruction, and clean electric guitar. Many Gallows fans will not be fans of Pure Love, but for me 'Anthems' is an enjoyable listen and I would expect their live shows to be just as good.

Live Review - Queens Of The Stone Age

Queens Of The Stone Age, Manchester Arena, 20th November 2013

Thanks for this live review go to Andy Brown.

Throwback Thursday: Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf

Songs For The Deaf

Queens Of The Stone Age

Original Release date: 27th August 2002

As American desert rockers Queens Of The Stone Age are currently in the middle of a UK jaunt, I thought it would be fitting to look back at arguably their most successful album. 'Songs For The Deaf' was released in 2002 and reached a peak of number 4 in the UK album chart. It was success they had not reached previously in their history since formation in 1996, and has only been surpassed by this year's excellent '...Like Clockwork'. Driven by lead singer, songwriter, Ginger Elvis and master of darkness Joshua Homme, 'Songs For The Deaf' is full of menacing hooks, dark themes and Homme's masterful vocals. I was lucky enough to catch them on their tour last night in Manchester. Homme is a powerhouse on stage and his voice is flawless live. He is a huge man and fills the stage. The songs from 'Songs For The Deaf' filled the cavernous Manchester Arena and sounded bigger than ever.

Throwback Thursday: The Killers - Hot Fuss

Hot Fuss

The Killers

Original Release date: 7th June 2004

Last week I listened to The Killers live session on Zane Lowe's excellent Radio 1 show. During the show, Zane Lowe said something that shocked me a little bit. He revealed that it was 10 years since The Killers debut single and best known song 'Mr. Brightside' had been exclusively first played on Radio 1. Ten years. I couldn't believe it! That got me thinking about The Killers and the changes their music has gone through. Last week they revealed that they would be having a 'hiatus' which seems to be a buzz word in the music industry at the moment. It basically means they will have a break for 5 years, come back with some mediocre new stuff that everyone will love, headline Glastonbury (again) and make millions from a tour. It's probably for the best because their recent efforts have been light years behind in terms of quality and style from their Indie Rock and Roll classic debut 'Hot Fuss'. So this week on Throwback Thursday, we look back at where it all began.

Throwback Thursday: Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin IV

Led Zeppelin

Original Release date: 8th November 1971

This week on Throwback Thursday, we look at a real classic from a band who at the time were 'the biggest band in the world'. Led Zeppelin had a huge influence on rock music and over 40 years later, 'Led Zeppelin IV' sounds as majestic and magnificent as ever. The album includes some of the most recognisable rock and roll songs ever recorded. But the album came at a time when Led Zeppelin had fell out of favour with the music world. However, the power and brilliance of 'Led Zeppelin IV' totally changed this, thrusting Led Zeppelin to an even higher status.

Local Music News

Stockton's Globe Theatre

Stockton's Globe Theatre came a step closer to it's full redevelopment last month. The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced a £4 million grant will be awarded to the project to help restore the Grade II listed building to it's former glory as a renowned music venue.

It's currently in a derelict state, but back in it's heyday, the Globe attracted acts like The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and The Beatles. Personally I think it would be great for the area if we had a new music venue. In Middlesbrough we have the Empire which is a great venue but struggles to attract big names. Same with the Town Hall. Recently the TFM Soundworks opened in Middlesbrough and promises to attract bigger names and has already confirmed Chase & Status for a New Year's Eve gig. But a place with the character of the Globe would be a real asset.

You can support this redevelopment and find out more on Facebook. Get involved!