Review by John Rawstron Grand return with a sparkling slice of feel-good rock on “Guilty Pleasure”, a single that proudly embraces its title and delivers four minutes of pure musical enjoyment. Packed with soaring melodies, infectious hooks and a chorus that refuses to leave your head, the track strikes the perfect balance between classic rock … Continue reading Single Review : Grand – “Guilty Pleasure” →

Review by John Rawstron Taken from their upcoming album “A Mythmaker’s Demise”, out on July 31st 2026.   Lalu return in fine form with “I Am The One,” a soaring slice of melodic hard rock that reminds listeners exactly why the band remain one of the genre’s most enduring names. Packed with huge hooks, driving guitars and a chorus … Continue reading Single Review : Lalu – “I am the one” →

Review by John Rawstron John Diva & The Rockets Of Love are back with another irresistible slice of feel-good rock, and “S.M.I.L.E”, taken from their upcoming album “My Favorite Drug”, out on October 16th. lives up to its title from the very first note. Packed with soaring melodies, infectious hooks, and the band’s trademark blend … Continue reading John Diva & The Rockets Of Love – “S.M.I.L.E” (Single Review) →

Review by John Rawstron Fresh after their previous single “Lifeline”. Any Given Sin return withAny Given Sin continue to prove why they’re one of modern hard rock’s most compelling rising bands. “Until We Disappear” is powerful and emotionally charged single that balances raw intensity with melodic sophistication. From the opening moments, the song establishes an … Continue reading Single review. Any Given Sin – Until We Disappear →

Single Review by John Rawstron Taken from the upcoming album “Fire & Ice” out on August 28th. Right from the beginning rift of “Pay The Price”, you feel like you have been transported back in time to the days when hairstyles were wild and Rock was melodic. This absolutely brilliant track screams out “Retro” in … Continue reading Single – Issa “Pay The Price” →

Album Review by John Rawstron There’s something wonderfully reassuring about hearing a new Dodgy album. More than three decades after emerging as one of the defining bands of the Britpop era, they continue to make music with the same warmth, melody and optimism that first won them a devoted following. Their latest album, Hey Beautiful, is … Continue reading Dodgy – Hello Beautiful →