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!

Winterstorm Festival Reveal Full Line Up

WinterStorm Festival Full Line Up Revealed The organisers of WinterStorm 2017 in Troon, Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland have unveiled the remainder of the line up for the classic rock weekend taking place on Friday 24th and Saturday the 25th of November 2017 and it includes UK blues rock favourites The Quireboys, female heavy metal band Rock Goddess, …

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The Darkness Announce New Album ‘Pinewood Smile’ etc

PINEWOOD SMILE BRAND NEW ALBUM RELEASED OCTOBER 6th THROUGH COOKING VINYL   ‘ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS’ NEW TRACK OUT NOW LISTEN HERE   HUGE WINTER HEADLINE TOUR England’s most distinctive, multiple award-winning, platinum-selling, hugely entertaining rock gods – and one-time saviours of rock’n’roll turned national pleasures – The Darkness are back with their …

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Def Leppard – Announce 30th Anniversary Release of Hysteria (Remastered 2017)

  Def Leppard Announce 30th Anniversary Multi-Format Release of Hysteria (Remastered 2017) Release Date 4th August 2017    “…the greatest power-pop band ever to masquerade as metal”– New York Magazine “The massive-selling album turned a young Sheffield band into global superstars” – Classic Rock magazine “1987’s Hysteria, an absolute masterpiece of immaculate, futuristic rock production” – …

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The Bloody Beetroots – Release Double Single “My Name Is Thunder”

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The SoapGirls New Album “Society’s Rejects” Out July 28th

The SoapGirls New Album “Society’s Rejects” Out July 28th The SoapGirls proudly announce the release of their new album – the angry, reflective and beautifully honest “Society’s Rejects” on July 28th. The perfect balance of attitude, swagger and raw rasping vocals – Societys Rejects, is full of straight up rock’roll songs – tons of …

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Tequila Mockingbyrd – Announce UK/European Tour

ANNOUNCE UK/EUROPEAN “GOOD TIME” TOUR IN SUMMER 2017 DEBUT ALBUM: FIGHT AND FLIGHT OUT NOW  “Feisty as fuck and hugely entertaining” – Classic Rock Magazine, UK “This is just fantastic” ‐ Darren Redick, Planet Rock Radio After an incredible start of the year, Australian powerhouse trio, Tequila Mockingbyrd, continues to bring their energy …

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Esprit D’Air Announce Huge UK Tour!

Esprit D’Air Announce Huge UK Tour! Esprit D’Air have just announced their huge UK tour to celebrate the release of their upcoming album, Constellations due to be released digitally on 30 June and hitting the shelves of retail stores a week after. Tour Dates: 5 February – The Underworld Camden, London …

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AT THE SUN – Breathe EP

London based heavy rock band AT THE SUN released their debut release Breathe EP on 3rd June with a launch party at The Water Rats, London. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by John Mitchell at Outhouse Studios. AT THE SUN was formed by rhythm guitarist Kieron Heavens and bass player Alex Matthews who …

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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces October UK Shows

WEDNESDAY 13 is making a return to the UK this October with his electric set in support of brand new studio album, ‘Condolences’, which was released last Friday 2nd June 2017. WEDNESDAY tells us “We can’t wait to return to the UK again this October just in time for Halloween.  …

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