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Of Empires – Suzie
This is an excerpt of an article written by Tom Girard Hot on the heels of double a-side Waist Up In Gold/Gunslingers in March, Of Empires are back with another single, Suzie. While it remains firmly placed in the 60s retro stylings of their last few releases, Suzie sees the Brighton based rock ‘n’ rollers in lighter mood with much sweeter tones and harmonies replacing their recent dark psych-rock. In doing this they show off...
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The Recks-The Beast From the Sea (album review)
Here is a review for The Recks' debut album, it's a tad late but it's here anyway. If you would like to hear more about what the rest of track not found and I thought of the album have a listen to our first podcast on the Guernsey Gigs website. The Recks have always been one of the bands I admire- just out of reach - occasionally seeing them live and loving what I heard,...
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BBC Music Introducing in Guernsey: May 2018 – The Recks and Arts Sunday preview
This is an excerpt of an article written by Tom Girard The RecksClick here to listen to the show On the May 2018 edition of BBC Music Introducing in Guernsey I welcomed The Recks into their studio as they launched their debut album, The Beast From The Sea, and took a look at the bands playing our stage on Arts Sunday. The Recks spoke to me about their new album, the current great run of...
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The Recks launch The Beast From The Sea – The Fermain Tavern – 19/05/18
This is an excerpt of an article written by Tom Girard The RecksTo say there was a sense of anticipation and expectation at The Fermain Tavern on Saturday night would be an understatement as, for the second time (by their own admission, you can find out about that first launch show here), The Recks were staging a special show to launch their long-awaited debut album, The Beast From The Sea. With the venue decorated with...
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Guernsey Literary Festival present David Hepworth: Uncommon People – St James – 13/05/18
This is an excerpt of an article written by Tom Girard Hepworth on stage at St JamesEvery year since its inception the Guernsey Literary Festival has included a musical cross over element to its programme from the punk poetry of John Cooper Clarke and Attila The Stockbroker to the comedy songs of Neil Innes or more straight musical performance for Heidi Joubert. For the 2018 festival they presented two events with a musical side. The...