It’s that time of the year again, when next summer’s festival announcements start to come through thick and fast. Our Netherlands based European correspondent fell in love with the Jera On Air bash earlier this year, and therefore needless to say has been keenly following its social media awaiting the first names.
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There’s definitely #SomethingInTheWater with this latest offering from this renamed Australian post-pop punk duo (they were previously known as 3REE), and they’re on to something with this subtle change in musical direction which sees them divert down a slightly darker, post-hardcore alleyway while retaining that all-important sense of poppy melody:
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David O’Neill reviewed Beth Hart’s album ‘War In My Mind’ for ÜR way back in 2019 and was immediately hooked by the power, soulfulness and sheer emotion expressed in it. Having followed this review with the one for her ‘Tribute to Led Zeppelin’, it placed her firmly in his regular listening to music that impressed him. But, does she still got him under her spell?
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Our latest choice cut sees this young Black Country quartet taking us deep into the dirty and grimy world of addiction with this grunge-inflected title track from their debut EP, released this very day:
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Thekla is probably one of the most unique grass roots music venues David O ever attends. It is an old cargo ship in the Mud Dock in Bristol. Originally bought by Viv Stanshall (of The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah band and Master of Ceremonies on Mike Oldfields Tubular Bells commentary fame)and his wife Ki. It continues to provide a great place for gigs and tours. Dave has to say the sound is superb considering its an old metal box. Unusually, you feel like the ship is rocking when you walk up and down any of the stairs.
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