Author Archives: Matt Mead

About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
NEWS: Playhouse Dynamo album

NEWS: Playhouse Dynamo album

“if these were American they’d have a massive cult following” Stevie Chick, NME Back in the 1990’s PLAYHOUSE were Liverpool’s premiere honey souled indie rock band (NME, 1997). They had a devoted following around the country after supporting the likes…

NEWS: MODERN ENGLISH album 1234 out Feb 23rd

NEWS: MODERN ENGLISH album 1234 out Feb 23rd

Modern English are excited to announce the Friday, February 23 release of 1 2 3 4,  the iconic British new wave/post-punk band’s first album of new material in eight years. Produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails), mixed by Cenzo Townsend and mastered at Abbey…

INTERVIEW: Kurt Maloo interview, Double

INTERVIEW: Kurt Maloo interview, Double

Double were a obscure delightsome musical force that were born in the late 80’s releasing one of the great unsung albums of the period Blue plus singles including the timeless The Captain Of Her Heart, plus Woman Of The World…

22 more artists added to Download

NEWS: 22 more artists added to Download

22 MORE ARTISTS ADDED TO DLXXI ENTER SHIKARI, TOM MORELLO, BUSTED, WHEATUS, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES, THE STRUTS, OF MICE & MEN, BLACK STONE CHERRY, MR BUNGLE AND MORE DAY AND STAGE SPLITS ALSO ANNOUNCED GENERAL TICKETS…

NEWS: The Prisoners London Roundhouse + Special Guests

NEWS: The Prisoners London Roundhouse + Special Guests

James Taylor (The James Taylor Quartet) reunites with his massively influential Brit Pop band, The Prisoners & former label boss Steve Lamacq who will DJ and compare the evening, for a very special one off show at The London Roundhouse,…

NEWS: WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 2024 LINE UP

NEWS: WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL 2024 LINE UP

Straight out of the starting gates with a stellar line up WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL @ CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE 31st May – 2nd June 2024 Returning for their 18th year of unforgettable memories for all the family, with a glorious line-up of music,…

LIVE REVIEW: Depeche Mode Birmingham 24.1.24

LIVE REVIEW: Depeche Mode Birmingham 24.1.24

Belesduna Depeche Mode boys, Dave Gahan and Martin L Gore, are embarking on their latest extensive world tour on the back of 15th album Memento Mori. Celebrated in many quarters as their best long player in many years, this jaw…

INTERVIEW: Dee C Lee speaks!

NEW MUSIC: Dee C Lee new album Just Something

Acid Jazz Records announce details of illustrious soul singer Dee C. Lee’s first album in over 25 years – Just Something to be released on 22 March – live performance the same day at Rough Trade East, London Listen to…

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…