You’ve got to ire Blackberry Smoke’s work ethic. Constant touring sees them all across America and Europe and somehow they managed to squeeze in recording sessions for another album, barely a year and a half on from the last one. If any band adopted that infamous phrase of “Build it and they will come”, it’s … Continue reading Album Review: Blackberry Smoke – Find a Light

Blackberry Smoke have announced a UK tour for November. The Atlanta-based southern rockers are set to play the following dates in of sixth studio album, Find A Light, which is set for release on 6th April via Earache. Frontman/guitarist Charlie Starr tells us: We can't wait to get back to the UK and share … Continue reading Blackberry Smoke announce UK dates

Blackberry Smoke’s last album was definitely a slow-burner and ittedly, I was maybe overly harsh on the review as it really ingrained itself into me over time. There’s some brilliant tunes there, the continually rising Southern rock stars just opted for a softer touch. However, latest album, Like An Arrow goes in the complete opposite … Continue reading Review: Blackberry Smoke – Like An Arrow

This should have been up yesterday, but [insert excuse here]. For those who didn't catch the announcement, here's all the blurb and a track to whet your appetite. Atlanta's southern rock sons, Blackberry Smoke have announced their brand new studio album, Like an Arrow. Set for release on 14th October via Earache Records, Like an Arrow … Continue reading Blackberry Smoke announce new album “Like An Arrow”

Words by Amy Harris-Abbott (Lounge Kittens), Richard Harris-Abbott (Alice Cooper, overview) and Max Southall (all other band reviews). Edited by Mosh. Sunday review and interviews coming soon! Feeling like having just gone on a pilgrimage I arrive at the hallowed grounds of the very first Stone Free Festival; The O2. I am confronted by a sea … Continue reading Stone Free Festival (Saturday 18th June, 2016)

[avatar ="Ross" size="50" align="left" /]Sunday. This was looking to be the best day of the weekend from the initial announcement. A day which just got better and better and better. A day which a lot of young people weren’t bothered with but older people loved and the converse applied for Saturday. And then there’s contrarian … Continue reading Festival in Review: Sunday