Rating: I’ve been a pretty huge fan of Manchester’s Kiran Leonard for some time now; I first fell in love hearing him on Marc Riley’s 6Music show, and he’s since wowed me at Green Man Festival and The Dalston Victoria….
Rating: Xtreme Now, the new album from Brooklyn two-piece Prince Rama, is an early contender for the wildest album of 2016. The record is the sound of two best mates necking a load of blue smarties, running wild through a…
Under their previous moniker Heavy Petting Zoo, they’d played with the likes of Menace Beach and Eagulls, building up a reputation for their fantastic live shows. Now known as Beach Fatigue, the band is set to release their self-titled debut…
Rating: Savages second album, Adore Life, continues the group’s intensely thrilling brand of post punk, following on from their debut, Silence Yourself, back in 2013. Their new record is an immensely powerful affair; a work that will please earlier fans while…
How can a trio make so much noise? How have So Pitted managed to make noise sound so alluring? With Nathan Rodriguez and Liam Downey often switching positions between vocals and instruments, an unwonted kind of energy comes battling through,…
Mystery Jets have returned with their patiently awaited, superlative new album– Curve Of The Earth. Similar to the album title, they transcend to new levels in both ability and sound. ‘Telomere’ sets the scene for the album, with a repetitive…
The Queen Of Pop descended upon Manchester, armed with a flank of dancers and a full backing band. Those who doubt Madonna‘s ability to perform any-more seriously need to rethink. Yes, maybe she is not as agile as she used…
Rating: Quite possibly the most apt name for a record this year, Mini Album Thingy Wingy is the new record from Brian Jonestown Massacre. Recording seven brand new and exclusive tracks in his studio in Berlin, the infamous Anton Newcombe…
Rating: This is a bold debut album, its maker having done whatever pleases his ear, mind and soul, and in doing so has flipped the numbskull music industry the finger. After nearly twenty five years and counted as a member…
Gigslutz contributor Pete Cary takes a close look at one of the albums that helped shape his childhood. Powerless of choice to what was played on the stereo of his parents car growing up, Pete was forced to listen to Talking Heads-Speaking in…