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!

Fur Cough – Fur Cough

London Alternative Rock four piece Fur Cough released their self-titled debut EP, Fur Cough, via Baby Baboon Records on 29th October 2014. Formed in April 2013 by brothers Aaron and Hayd Brown and joined by Karen Jones on drums and Debbie Ahakpo on bass. The brothers share lead vocals and …

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Billy Idol – Kings & Queens of the Underground

Undoubtedly Punk Rock King of the sneer. Billy Idol, born William Michael Albert Broad, released his new album Kings & Queens Of The Underground, on his own BFI Records, via Kobalt Label Services on 20th October 2014. Kings & Queens Of The Underground is Billy’s first new album in almost …

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EXODUS New Album “Blood In, Blood Out” Secures #38 First Week Debut on Billboard Top 200 Charts

@louelladeville_ @planetmosh @ExodusAttack @nuclearblastusa @nuclearblasteu New EXODUS Album “Blood In, Blood Out” Secures #38 First Week Debut on Billboard Top 200 Charts  #2 Hard Rock/Metal + #6 Independent Billboard Charts Catch EXODUS on Tour with SLAYER and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Next Month!  “Blood In, Blood Out” OUT NOW via Nuclear Blast Bay Area thrash …

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The Four Fours to release their new single on 27th October 2014

@louelladeville_  @planetmosh @thefourfours The Four Fours are set to release their new single… Go! Following the success of their debut single ‘Count to Ten/Messing With History’, the masked trio from Derbyshire are ready to ‘Go’ with their new single due out 27th October. ‘Go’ showcases the band’s melodic side and songwriting …

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X-Drive – Get Your Rock On

X-Drive released their début album Get Your Rock On via Frontiers Records on 25th August 2014. Based in Los Angeles X-Drive is the brain child of Jeremy Brunner, who although relatively unknown is joined by some big names. James LoMenzo from White Lion on bass, Fred Fischer from Midline on …

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