ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHAMELEONS – ELEVATED LIVING:LIVE IN MANCHESTER, LONDON & SPAIN
The Chameleons, part of Manchester’s musical tapestry and post punk pioneers, may never have received the accolades many felt they deserved in the eighties, but since their split in 1987, followed by frontman and bassist Mark Burgess resurrecting them in various forms from 2000 onwards, their legacy has only expanded. Now touring again as The Chameleons, with Burgess and guitarist Reg Smithies in the line up, (drummer John Lever sadly passed away in 2017), their appeal and fanbase... Read More
I FIRST SAW THEM AT ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2021
I like going to music festivals very much. Not a particularly controversial statement I know, but after twenty-seven months without attending one, I’m pleased I made a last minute decision to travel to the Isle of Wight Festival 2021. The event felt a lot like other large festivals I’ve been to over the years, more Leeds/Reading than Glastonbury, although the addition of a very well stocked large pop-up supermarket in the campsite is an innovation I’m unsure... Read More
INTERVIEW: AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS – THEY’VE CREATED ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS YOU’LL HEAR ALL YEAR….
It’s amazing what you can learn these days, the fact you can’t get mushy peas from chip shops in Australia, is my newly acquired fact of the day. As Amyl And The Sniffers guitarist, Dec Martens, waits for his chippy order in Melbourne, by the magic of zoom we’re all together on screen to discuss Amyl And The Sniffers amazing new album ‘Comfort To Me’. After establishing that Dec is getting “blue grenadier, minimum chips and a coke” from... Read More
Silent Radio – 14/09/2021 – Freebie Jeebies
Another hour of music chosen from the extensive catalogue of pay-what-you-like or free download tracks available on the internet. Ian Burke is your host, taking you through his picks this week. This week’s cover stars are Bitch Falcon. TRACK LISTING Bitch Falcon – Gaslight / Record/Start – Rock From Afar / Gloria – Dance With Death / Scuba & Dominii – Forgive Me / Don Aaron – Superficial Jane’s Trombone Sis / Indented... Read More
ALBUM REVIEW: TY SEGALL – HARMONIZER
A new Ty Segall album is always a cause for celebration around these parts. Often lumped in with the Californian garage rock scene, Segall’s music has always delved into other musical realms, and if you thought you knew what Ty Segall was all about, think again. ‘Harmonizer’ is Ty’s thirteenth studio solo album, and this time he’s managed to combine those heavier than hell guitar riffs with synth melodies, for a new kind of Segall sound. For a musician who usually... Read More
Silent Radio – 07/09/2021 – Freebie Jeebies
Freebie Jeebies is back from a little summer break. Ian Burke picks another hour of music available online on a pay-what-you-like basis. If you enjoy what you hear, please support the artists in whatever way you are able. This week’s cover stars are Kurl. TRACK LISTING Kurl – Ледники (Ledniki) / Ivy Lab – Rainfire (feat. Onoe Caponoe) / Clinical Trials – Warpaint / Record/Start – Followay / Asta Rangu – Nico / Poupard... Read More
SEPTEMBER 2021
Gigs GIGS gigs For the first time in 18 months, we have trawled through the forthcoming gigs in and around Manchester so you don’t have to. We believe that if we are going to recommend a gig to you, then it should be exactly that, a recommendation. Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list. It has been compiled by the ears of our editors and not by any promoters, band’s management or PR’s. If we’ve missed anything... Read More
Silent Radio – 29/09/2020 – Freebie Jeebies
Ian Burke is back with another show containing only songs available online on a pay-what-you-want basis. This week’s hour contains 17 songs and we dearly hope you find something in here that will soon be your new favourite artist. Please do support anything you do like, if you can’t afford to purchase the songs, sharing and commenting is FREE and these artists will appreciate that too. TRACK LISTING InvalidSalad – Aragato / Wyner Welt –... Read More
Rig Stars: Mourn
We’re a curious bunch here at Silent Radio and decided it was time to start scratching that itch, so we asked Mourn guitarist Carla Pérez Vas what her favourite piece of music making equipment is. This is what she told us: What is it? A Reverb pedal Electro Harmonix Holy Grail MaxHow long have you had it? I’ve had this one since November 2019 How does it help shape your sound? I love the contrast that my guitar sound gets when I use it. I normally play... Read More
WHO ARE YA? ROBERT ROBOT & MASH THE CTRLR
Over the past couple of months we’ve been working with ReverbNation to offer independent artists the opportunity to introduce themselves. After nearly two thousand applications, we’re pleased to give Robert Robot & Mash The CTRLR the floor today.Who are ya? Robert Robot the digital love child of Bo Dierker and his laptop. Where are you from? Los Angeles, CA How long have you been doing what you’re doing now? Released debut album Reboot in Feb 2020 Is being... Read More
