If you have the displeasure of knowing me, you would know that I am insanely organised. I have to be. From having to working for myself, to living alone with only myself responsible for bills, tidying and maintenance. If I didn't make my plans and "systems", the world around me would just not flow and work as easily as it does now. Anyway, is being organised a crime? Besides my…
Read MoreTo release 20 albums is a very rare thing indeed for a band. Most artists' song writing abilities seem to dry up after several decades, and resort to a stream of multiple cover albums. Deep Purple are the exception to the rule. They have been going since the late '60s and still perform on stage to their absolute best. Now, the band have added 10 tracks in the form of…
Read MoreJudas Priest are teaming up with Parliament Tattoo Studio to launch their own exhibition in London. "Hell Bent For Leather" will be an exhibition showcasing a range of leather biker jackets inspired by the band's music and their iconic style. Some of the world's greatest tattoo artists will be participating in the design of the jackets including Scott Move, Gregory Whithead, Grime, Xam, Jondix and more. This will be the…
Read MoreForeigner are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year by releasing a collection of 40 tracks. The new release 40 will include two new tracks recorded specially for the compilation. Plus, 40 songs from the band's four-decade discography. The collection will include hits like "Cold As Ice", "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and the more recent "The Flame Still Burns". There will be a vinyl version released a little later…
Read MoreThe Beatles are releasing an expanded 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The 1967 reissue will contain previously unreleased session takes that capture the band in the studio as Sgt. Pepper was being made. We're promised 100 minutes of outtakes and a lost version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds". The edition will include a DVD or Blu-ray version of the documentary on the making…
Read MoreA new documentary chronicling the life of rock star photographer Mick Rock will be released this month. The infamous Mick Rock has photographed many rock 'n' roll icons across the years. He famously launched his glamorous career through his time with David Bowie. His impressive portfolio contains some of the most classic photographs of stars including Queen, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Ramones and the Sex Pistols. Now, his dynamic lifestyle is…
Read MoreHammerton Brewery are taking over the Wig & Gown pub on Holloway Road. An Islington Brewery are taking over the Wig & Gown and are turning it their own taproom. After a long struggle to survive the rock bar has handed over the keys to Hammerton Brewery. This seems like a perfect match for the brewery who are only less than 700 metres from the bar. According the their blog,…
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