I do like The Hu as Mongolian throat singing combined with electric traditional instruments really capture a modernised concept of the Horde. Viva la Genghis, on two wheels…

Now this is a band with music close to my heart. The Wanton Bishops. What really blows my mind is that they’ve captured the late 60s, early 70s blues-rock vibe and voice yet they’re from Beirut, Lebanon. They’re lead by Nader Mansour. They also do an excellent cover of one of my favourite pieces of […]

Here are some real old school biker tunes for y’all to get down to. I’m talking about the days before Easy Rider, Steppenwolf, The Byrds, and the eventual Heavy Metal influence (which we all know and love). Real Old School. The original Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots was written by The Cheers in 1955 […]

Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries died today aged 46. She had one of the most unique and recognizable voices in music. For me, it was her rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria, the Latin version, which showed her true talent and passion. I’ve listened to thousands of versions of this piece and she affected me more […]