2023 has been yet another fine year for new music. Before acid test of the LP, comes the taster session of
10. Nothingheads – Sunlit Uplands
The filth and fury rides again!
9. Marseille – Freedom (Full review here)
There is so much joy and emotion emanating from this EP it’s near impossible not to be enamoured with it. Always pastiche, never parody, Marseille can fly the flag of their heroes with pride.
8. Half Captain – In The Firing Line (Full Review here)
‘In The Firing Line' is a raw but rewarding journey from dark to light.
7. Jonny Ash – Did You Get Involved?
A death-defying joyride in rock ‘n’ roll.
6. Carsick – Drunk Hymns (New Band spotlight link)
The visceral venom of Soft Play (Slaves) guitars via the poignancy of Jamie T reignites the notion of running with believers!
5. THIS IS WAR – Rotten (Full review here)
The step up in class is perhaps best personified by the acoustic version of last year’s ‘Mona Lisa’. What was gritty and fiery melts into a George Martin-produced classic with Mick Head on guitars.
4. Saloon Dion – Muckers (Full review here)
Bristol’s Saloon Dion released their debut EP ‘Muckers’ at the end of May via Mucker Records which they followed with a triumphant support slot with Opus Kink at London’s Village Underground.
3. Marseille – This Dream Of Mine
This autumn, we reviewed every track from Derby’s rising stars.
This Dream of Mine / Brightest Star / I Love You / Devil’s Gonna Get You
2. Rosellas – Somewhere Inbetween (Full review here)
The Rosellas have begun a new chapter on this EP. Their inclination to reflect thoughtfully is now dancing with the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that the UK yearns for on big stages. It’s only a matter of time.
1. Rolla - Nothing Less Than Everything (Full review here)
A fire-breathing beast of an EP. Rock ‘n’ roll through and through!