The debut 7” from The Gamblers gave listeners a very accessible and direct insight into the new band’s key musical interests. The self-penned ‘Tonight’ introduced them with a tight arrangement, underscored by a great bass sound, and an attitude that suggested that frontman Mark – also of punk band Booze & Glory – had a deeper love of Jamaican sounds than many of his peers. For any doubters, the flip-side’s pin-sharp cover of The Pioneers’ ‘Let Your Yeah Be Yeah’ should have been solid enough to allay any fears that this was, in any way, a half-arsed musical diversion.
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Watch: Detroit Run return with new video for ‘Invincible’
Having formed in 2022, Liverpool’s Detroit Run have only been a presence on the alternative/melodic metal scene for a relatively short time, but over the past couple of years, the band have really made an impression. Past singles ‘Prototype’ (2024) and ‘Maniac’ (2023) were both flawless showcases for their sound – a driving, riff based approach, augmented with darkwave synths – but their current track ‘Invincible’ raises the bar.
Listen: Vendetta Love share new track ‘Traced Out’
Vendetta Love have been gradually carving out a place within the rock underground since 2021. The Irish band have released a string of impressive digital singles over the course of four years – not least of all 2024’s ‘Soothe’, an energetic number absolutely loaded with wah-wah guitar work – and a pair of enjoyable EPs, but their first offering for ’25 could just be one of their strongest tracks to date.
VARIOUS ARTISTS – Middle Earth: The Soundtrack of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club 1967-1969
Whenever psychedelic and swinging London appears in documentary footage, there’s always a tendency to suggest, to those of later generations, that Joe Boyd’s short-lived UFO club was where everybody hung out. This is largely to do with an easily available and well circulated clip of Syd Barrett and The Pink Floyd hammering through ‘Astronomy Domine’ against a home made light show. The late 60s saw lots of other underground activity, not least of all at UFO’s successor, Middle Earth.
THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #95
In terms of selection, this visit to the Singles Bar casts its net rather widely to bring you a variety of entertaining tracks. Thanks to a massive influx of submissions over the past month, we’ve had more than enough to fit our usual remit, and even been sent couple of rather bold offerings that would’ve struggled to find a home elsewhere. You’ll find one of these here – a sprawling piece of distorted noise that a few people will love, but most will likely feel affronted by such an abrasive noise. That’s balanced out nicely by a couple of singer songwriters, a strong pop based piece, and a throwback to the 90s that’s almost perfect. Dig a little deeper and hopefully you’ll find other treats along the way. …And as always, if you find something new to enjoy, why not stop by and tell us? We’d love to hear from you!
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