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The Sleeves

November 10, 2018 Pete Comment is Closed

The Sleeves The Sleeves are an independent British-born alternative rock band, formed and based in Hong Kong. Mix The Kinks, the Sex Pistols, PIL, The Stone Roses, Kasabian and The Faces and you’ll be close. Their debut album – Arcade Rock – was released in 2011 and they’ve since supported Gary Numan, Peaches and UNKLE, played […]

Black Sites – Interview
February 15, 2019
Black Sites – Interview Interview with Mark Sugar of Black Sites and Pete Devine of Pete’s Rock News and Views (http://petesrocknewsandviews.com) PD: What type of artist are you? MS: We’ve been called “progressive metal,” “old-school metal,” and more recently, “kind of a mess.” I’m not a fan of categorization, but I can’t really argue …
The Scabby Ghouls
February 15, 2019
The Scabby Ghouls Horror and punk have a long history together, right back to when Glenn Danzig twisted his hair and daubed make-up to make a racket with the Misfits. Continuing this tradition into the modern era are Omaha’s singular ‘spooky punk’ outfit The Scabby Ghouls, whose self-titled début is a speedy seven track slab …
Intoxicated Rage
February 15, 2019
Intoxicated Rage Intoxicated Rage, boldly proclaims to be one of the most engaging and unforgettable acts in the New England heavy metal scene. Their name alone speaks directly to the experiences they provide in their music and live performances—anger, power, and entertainment. Their mission is to force fans to “LET IT OUT”; when performing they …
The Gallery
February 15, 2019
The Gallery The Gallery from Wakefield are creating a new movement in Alternative/Rock Music with their post-punk nihilism of razor sharp hooks and raw young raucousness. ‘Ones to Watch’, – GigSlutz Formed in 2017, four schoolmates – Joe Anderson-Smith (guitar), Sam Hawcroft (bass), Matthew Rees (vox) and Ben Whiteley (drums) – dipped into their collections …
Ernest Moon
February 15, 2019
Ernest Moon Liverpool-based outfit Ernest Moon presents ‘Satdeenight Ready’ off their ‘Ba-jesus’ EP, which is finally being released on CD in early April. Recorded at Orphan Recording in Dublin with Peter Ashmore and Gavin Glass (Paul Brady, John Grant, Lisa Hannigan, Mundy), these four tracks are packed with loads of adrenaline-packed expression that is both critical and tongue-in-cheek. ‘Satdeenight Ready’ is about a fella going out …
Anthony Reynolds – Cries and Whispers
February 14, 2019
Anthony Reynolds – Cries and Whispers Burning Shed has announced ‘Cries And Whispers’, the long-awaited follow-up to ‘A Foreign Place’ (2015), the hugely successful biography of iconic British new wave innovators Japan by author Anthony Reynolds. It is being made available as a limited deluxe hardback first edition from Burning Shed. Detailing the fascinating musical adventures of David Sylvian, Richard Barbieri, Rob Dean, …