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Robert Tepper – ‘Better Than The Rest’ (AOR Heaven)

Robert Tepper – ‘Better Than The Rest’ (AOR Heaven)

Posted by | Aug 29, 2019 | ,

DQ and Monk first came across Robert Tepper, in the flesh at least, back at the first iteration of the now sadly defunct Rockingham festival, when he produced one of the standout performances of the weekend. Of course, his pedigree needs no introduction, especially to AOR fans: one of his songs, ‘No Easy Way Out’, was the theme to ‘Rocky IV’, while he renewed his collaboration with Stallone for the later ‘Cobra’ soundtrack. One of his songs also became a minor hit for the r’n’b has been Usher. Now, the veteran New Jersey songsmith is back in solo action with this latest offering, a collaboration with the Spanish-born guitarist Pablo Padilla, with whom he has worked for several years.

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Tirade – ‘Nothing Dramatic’ EP (Self-Released)

Tirade – ‘Nothing Dramatic’ EP (Self-Released)

Posted by | Aug 29, 2019 | ,

Now and again, a release comes along that lives up to its name. ‘Nothing Dramatic’, the new EP from Cheshire (relatively) NKOTBs Tirade is just such a release: it’s not anything that breaks new ground or is going to set the world on the fire with the immediacy of a Brazilian politician with a flamethrower. What it is, however, is a solid slice of the sort of alt-rock that is practically guaranteed to bother the frequent play lists of certain online and cable radio stations.

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Thunderfuck And The Deadly Romantics – ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock ‘n’ Roll’ (Self-Released)

Thunderfuck And The Deadly Romantics – ‘Dirty Sleazy Rock ‘n’ Roll’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Aug 28, 2019 | ,

Every so often, a release comes along that contains exactly what it says on the front cover. So, if you wanted any further clues as what to expect from this latest offering from the wonderfully named Mr Thunderfuck and his bunch of reprobate Deadly Romantics, then you need look no further than the title emblazoned in bright pink letters across said cover.

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AvaGrace – ‘The Witching Hours’ (Self-Released)

AvaGrace – ‘The Witching Hours’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Aug 28, 2019 | ,

Having already released two EPs in their eight years together, Kent noiseniks AvaGrace are taking things to the next level of logical progression, with this, their debut full-length – a release which inhabits the same sort of alt-rock territory as the likes of Saosin, Underoath and Dance Gavin Dance but also stamps its own identity with the force of a recalcitrant toddler throwing a tantrum in the sweets aisle.

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