ALBUM REVIEW – J MASCIS: WHAT DO WE DO NOW

I don’t need to introduce J Mascis do I? You know, Dinosaur Jr, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, etc.? Yeah, I thought so. As the voice and lead guitarist in one of the most iconic, influential and long-lasting alternative rock bands of all time, it’s really a formality to go over who […]
Armed with an acoustic guitar and an army of devoted fans, Dylan John Thomas has taken the music scene by storm – due to his hard graft, selling out of venues like there’s no tomorrow (even three nights at Glasgow’s prestigious ‘Barrowlands’.) Life hasn’t always been kind to him being in and out of care […]

ALBUM REVIEW – DYLAN JOHN THOMAS: DYLAN JOHN THOMAS

ALBUM REVIEW – DEAD POET SOCIETY: FISSION

Beloved Boston based alt-rockers Dead Poet Society are back to present us with a brand-new album entitled Fission. The thirteen-track album takes us on a trip to a world of edgy guitars, upbeat drums and fascinating lyrics. Having already released six of the tracks prior, fans got a real sense of what to expect and […]
Dorian Electra is a musical genius. For nearly a decade, the American artist has made socially conscious, tongue-in-cheek compositions across three albums. Their 2019 debut record, ‘Flamboyant,’ saw them deconstruct masculinity and the many social expectations that it presents via catchy choruses and clever lyricism. Since then, they’ve released 2020’s ‘My Agenda,’ a deep dive […]

LIVE REVIEW: DORIAN ELECTRA – NEW CENTURY HALL 27/01/24

ALBUM REVIEW – WHITECHAPEL: LIVE IN THE VALLEY

Pummeling, deafening and strangely inviting, ‘Live in the Valley’ from Whitechapel is a fantastic example of how extreme heavy music can sound just as good as a studio recording. Mixed and mastered by Whitechapel’s very own Zach Householder (guitar), this 13-track live album will definitely keep die-hard fans happy and, perhaps, provide a juicy starting […]
Here is Silent Radio’s selection of the week’s top new releases. The Umbrellas                  Fairweather Friend         As a Manchester-based website, how could we fail to recommend a band named after an essential item for our stereotypically damp climate. However, this is a San Francisco four-piece whose second album flaunts its debt to the jangly, melodic […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 26 JANUARY 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: GRUFF RHYS: SADNESS SETS ME FREE

In an age of streaming and random shuffle, it is more important than ever for an album to create an expertly curated journey that explores varied sounds and emotions while forming a coherent whole. With the 25th album on which he has performed (including numerous with Super Furry Animals), Gruff Rhys proves himself to be […]
Sometimes great music is borne out of the darkest of times. Sleater-Kinney’s eleventh album ‘Little Rope‘ is one tinged with both loss and hope. Sadly Carrie Brownstein’s mum and stepdad were killed in a car accident whilst on holiday in Italy in 2022, and the process of grief led Brownstein to seek solace in playing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SLEATER-KINNEY – LITTLE ROPE

INTERVIEW: KRAMER – SHIMMY-DISC MAESTRO ON DANIEL JOHNSTON & THE JOY OF PRODUCTION & COLLABORATION

Mr. Mark Kramer – known simply as Kramer – is a New York producer, musician and artist. He has worked with many groups and voices in alternative genres such as Galaxie 500, Daniel Johnston, Butthole Surfers and Jad Fair. Kramer has also worked with the world-famous magicians Penn & Teller would you believe. With such […]
When a band is five albums into their career, it has become an expectation for each album to have the same sound and style as the previous one. This is not the case with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. Primarily a punk rock band, with their fifth effort, ‘Dark Rainbow,’ they deliver an absolutely smashing […]

ALBUM REVIEW – FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES: DARK RAINBOW