JCS On The Top Ten Musical Highlights of 2011 At Mid-point

James Christopher Sheppard on his Top Ten musical highlights of 2011 As we hit the mid-point of the year 2011, James Christopher Sheppard takes a look back and charts his top ten musical highlights of the year so far. With stellar performances, standout single releases and albums that will be listened to for years to [...]

Hot Rock- The Pretty Reckless

I’m going to the Wireless festival in Hyde Park on Sunday so thought I’d best get listening to some of the bands I am less familiar with that are playing so I don’t miss out on anything. One of the bands I am surprised at how decent their music is, is The Pretty Reckless. Pretty certainly [...]

Lupercalia- the new Patrick Wolf album gets full marks!

James Christopher Sheppard reviews Lupercalia by Patrick Wolf  Lupercalia is the fifth studio album from underrated British singer songwriter and all-round musical genius, 27 year old, Patrick Wolf. Each of his previous four albums branch out in different directions, with Patrick experimenting with folk sounds, electronic music, brass lead pop, haunting piano melodies and just [...]

‘If Not Now, When?’ Review of the new Incubus album

James Christopher Sheppard reviews If Not Now, When? by Incubus It’s getting on for five years since established American rock band, Incubus, last released an entire album of new material, so expectations from their legions of fans are astronomical for new release If Not Now, When? This new album is their seventh release since Fungus [...]

Blondie ‘Panic of Girls’ Review

James Christopher Sheppard reviews Panic of Girls by Blondie   After some record company issues spanning almost a year, Blondie independently release their ninth studio album, ‘Panic of Girls’, on 4th July 2011. For die-hard fans, the special collectors edition of the album is available in UK from the beginning of June, complete with a [...]