Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!

BIRDPEN – ‘Oh So Happy’ New Single & Video

‘OH SO HAPPY’ new single out 10.08.18 from the forthcoming album  ‘THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH EVERYTHING’ out 12.10.18 BirdPen is an alternative rock/electronic/prog act formed by Dave Pen (also the singer and guitarist in Archive) and Mike Bird. Their fifth studio album, ‘There’s Something Wrong With Everything’, will be released in mid-October. New single ‘Oh So Happy’ melds heavy/psychedelic guitars, rolling basslines, Krautrock drums and old school electronics …

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Grande Royale Release New Single “I’m On the Loose’

GRANDE ROYALE first single “I’m On the Loose’ released ‘Captured Live’ album out September 21, 2018 Grande Royale have released their single “I’m on the Loose”. It’s the first single taken from their upcoming album “Captured Live”, which as the title suggests, is a 11 track- live recording of one …

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ELEINE Announce Debut UK Tour in September

Eleine Announce Debut UK Tour Eleine brings their “Until The End” tour to the UK, September 29th – October 5th<. It’s Eleine’s first time in the UK and they are really looking forward to this. “This is our first headline tour outside of Sweden, and also the first tour ever …

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Hogjaw Premiere New Video ‘Way Down Yonder’

Head ‘Way Down Yonder’ with Hogjaw! Deep fried Southern Rock Band premieres their new video and much more! Rambunctious Southern Rockers Hogjaw are proud to lift the lid on new video & single, ‘Way Down Yonder’ – the title track of their latest album, out now via Snakefarm Records. What’s more, the band will also …

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Running Wild SPECIAL ‘Pieces Of Eight’ Wacken Signing

RUNNING WILD announce special Wacken signing session for Limited Edition Box set ’Pieces Of Eight German pirate metal legends, RUNNING WILD play their only show of the year, headlining the prestigious Wacken Festival in Germany. As a special opportunity for fans, the band will be doing an exclusive signing session …

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GRAHAM BONNET BAND – ‘Livin’ In Suspicion’ : new single/video

GRAHAM BONNET BAND LIVIN’ IN SUSPICION  from the new album MEANWHILE, BACK IN THE GARAGE out now [Frontiers] ‘Livin’ In Suspicion’ is the new single by the Graham Bonnet Band and is taken from the group’s just released ‘Meanwhile, Back In The Garage’ album, which was issued on 13th July via Frontiers. The song was written by Russ Ballard, who Bonnet has regarded …

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Blue Öyster Cult Announce UK Tour

ANNOUNCE UK TOUR  FEBRUARY 2019 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS  THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT   Over their four-decade career, Blue Öyster Cult have established themselves as one of the most iconic bands of their time, with a repertoire including the hits ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, ‘Godzilla’ and ‘Burning For You’. Following their highly-acclaimed …

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Diamond Head Announce Massive European Tour

DIAMOND HEAD announce massive European tour in October / November 2018 Photo: Florian Stengl Diamond Head have announced a massive European tour that kicks off at Buckley Tivoli on October 4, 2018 and works it‘s way through the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Italy and Spain Before wrapping …

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Damon Johnson Announces Pledge Campaign For New Solo Album

Black Star Riders (Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper and Brother Cane) guitarist Damon Johnson Announces Pledge Campaign For New Solo Album “Memoirs Of An Uprising” Album Release in Late 2018 Warwick Johnson Tour Dates Announced For The UK In Sept/Oct 2018 Photo Credit Stephen Jensen Damon Johnson has announced a Pledge …

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THE QUIREBOYS Homewreckers & Heartbreakers Celebrates 10th Birthday

Critically acclaimed Quireboys album ‘Homewreckers & Heartbreakers‘ to be re-released with Bonus Live Tracks from 30th Anniversary and a special show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on 14th September 2018. The 10th Anniversary Limited Edition “Homewreckers & Heartbreakers” digipacks to be re-released via Off Yer Rocka Recordings on September 3. Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/HHQB10, the first 150 getting a free ticket to the London gig. Ten years after releasing the album …

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