Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The Outsider Awards








Well it is award season and it is a sneak peak for The Outsider issue 2. I have a full review of 2015 in the new issue but here are some of The Outsider's favourite bands.


Simon Larcombe of Space Tourettes (c) Meg Manley Photography


Space Tourettes - Funk Rock Band 2015





Space Tourettes I have seen a number of times and been to rehearsals, what can I say about this duo well they are funky as hell . Simon Larcombe on Vox and Guitar and Trent Brown on drums are just brilliant and I am looking forward to more gigs and an album from these guys very soon!

Cydernide - Punk Rock Band 2015


Cydernide I only saw once in Bath from the side of the stage and they well and truly blew my socks off ! They are a great unit with a vocalist who puts 110% into the performance, I was smiling during the whole set I watched. Have a listen to Unleash The Still CD.

Red Room - Rock Band 2015




Red Room are a band that you don't expect to be as good as they are, a bit Indie to start with but you soon start to hear the real Rock pedigree coming through. I love that Rage Against The Machine feel they have on some tracks and the guitarist Ollie Troup is a demon on that axe! Anticipating more from these guys live and in the studio. Have a look at my review of their EP.

The Incas - Folk Rock Band 2015




The Incas are probably my favourite band of 2015 and I have only seen one band more times over the last year. I love the lyrical content and the way they play with Loud and Quiet contrasting sounds and genres. Every member is unique as is the band, no one sounds like them. It's been really cool to watch these guys evolve and for a while I almost felt like part of The Inca Empire! I am looking forward to what they record next and take it from me live they are awesome and I hope to hear them live again one day. Feed Me is their EP and see two live reviews I have done here.

Louise Distras - Solo Artist 2015





Louise Distras impresses the hell out of me, lyrically, musically and her whole stance of a range of issues close to my heart. Seeing Louise twice last year was a high light for me and when she does her solo acoustic Punk songs it is heartfelt and powerful. Louise Distras has integrity and sincerity in her work by the shed load whether solo or with her band. Dreams From The Factory Floor is her brilliant debut album.

Radioactive Bones - Psychedelic Punk Band 2015



Radioactive Bones trippy brand of Psychedelic Punk creates an atmosphere you don't get at most gigs. This trio are so cool and their dub space rock will bend your mind in really good ways. I have only seen them play once but it was such a fun gig you just have to go and see them! Eye In The Sky is an album you need!

BrotherZ GriM - Rap Group 2015




BrotherZ GriM are absolutely marvelous! Crypt-Hop from Bridgwater, who would of guessed those Phat menacing beats would emanate from that part of Somerset. Brilliant live these guys lay down some awesome tunes. Hopefully some more recordings and gigs from these fellas very soon, some tracks on Reverbnation.

Splink – Ska Band 2015




Splink are not only a great band but the lyrics are a joy to hear, from hilarious stories of lost Tent's at festivals, to kinky ghosts and nasty landlords, Splink cover a lot of ground. Musically they are solid and live you will dance and laugh with them and enjoy yourself guaranteed. Some tracks on Soundcloud have a listen

Carnivorrrr – Unique Act 2015


Carnivorrrr is like a mad experiment aimed at using sound to open portals to other dimensions and by Jove I think it could of worked. Hopefully Carnivorrrr will open a portal back to my own world so I can return home. Totally brilliant buy the album The Unleashing.



See Issue 2 of The Outsider coming soon for more! 

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