Author Archives: Matt Mead

About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
NEW MUSIC: The Same As Last Week live in Cleveland 1969

NEW MUSIC: The Same As Last Week live in Cleveland 1969

Founded in 1968 on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, the birthplace of rock & roll, The Same As Last Week was a popular cover band.  With their diverse musical backgrounds and uncommon instrumentation, they added unique flavors to…

NEWS: Liam Gallagher & John Squire announce new collaboration

Gallagher/Squire and other supergroups

There have been many supergroups formed through the years of popular music, the latest incarnation features John Squire of The Stone Roses/Seahorses fame and Liam Gallagher of Oasis/Beady Eye fame, releasing music promising to be as good as The Beatles…

NEWS: Coley Park – Devil Tree

In our quest for buried treasure, BIG POTATO are delighted to release this groovy, soulful country-psych gem from Reading’s COLEY PARK as the band & producer had always intended. The second of three wonderful albums the band recorded between 2003-2007…

NEWS: Limp Bizkit added to Download 2024 Line-Up

NEWS: Limp Bizkit added to Download 2024 Line-Up

LIMP BIZKIT NU METAL ICONS ADDED TO DLXXI LINE-UP GENERAL TICKETS ONSALE NOW www.downloadfestival.co.uk Liquid Death presents Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, has today revealed nu metal legends Limp Bizkit as the latest addition…

NEWS: HOUSE OF ALL TOUR - APRIL 2024

NEWS: HOUSE OF ALL TOUR – APRIL 2024

How odd it is that the first reports of the existence of HOUSE Of ALL only appeared only early this year, followed by a magnificently-received debut album and two UK tours. Praise was immediate and ecstatic, in spite of controversy…

NEWS: New Fads A Final Encore - Live at the Hacienda

NEWS: New Fads A Final Encore – Live at the Hacienda

In a surprise revelation for music enthusiasts and the indie scene, New Fads has announced the release of their historic final live performance as a live recording titled “Live at the Hacienda”, set to drop on the 24th of November…

REVIEW: Marr Guitars – Johnny Marr

REVIEW: Marr Guitars – Johnny Marr

The playing of a guitar, 6 or 12 string, electric or acoustic, is an art form tried by millions, achieved by 1000’s, perfected by a few chosen souls. One of these few perfectionists is Johnny Marr. A chunky new book,…

INTERVIEW: Andy Spearpoint speaks!

INTERVIEW: Andy Spearpoint speaks!

Andy Spearpoint was the front man of indie funk rock gods New Fast Automatic Daffodils. With live gigs still uttered in certain circles as being the best of the period it is pleasing too hear Andy is working on new…