Craig Chaligne
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United Kingdom
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Slim Chance: The Phoenix Tapes
Slim Chance: The Phoenix Tapes CD | DL Out Now Slim Chance clear their coffers with this new outing. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne reviews. With their live activity curtailed by the pandemic, the members of Slim Chance chose to spend their time wisely and revisit their archives to uncover gems that had been left off from their three previous LP’s. All the tracks were posted on YouTube during… → Read More
Bill Wood and The Woodies: Radiola
Bill Wood and The Woodies Radiola (Fish Records) CD/DL Out Now Bill Wood returns to the rootsy rock'n'roll of the Woodies. Louder Than War’s Craig | Louder Than War → Read More
Soloman Smith: Birdland Reappraised
Cambridgeshire-based singer-songwriter Soloman Smith returns with his second LP. Louder Than War's Craig Chaligné reviews. → Read More
Ben Morgan-Brown: Nameless Gold
Ben Morgan-Brown: Nameless Gold CD/DL Out Now If you had to look for a proof that the British folk scene is alive and well, this new EP by Ben Morgan Brown would be a good example. Recorded live in the studio and featuring only Ben, his voice and his guitar, it is as good as minimalist folk gets. Composed of five tracks, it sees Ben develop his songwriting and guitar playing refining an artistic… → Read More
Iain Matthews: Orphans and Outcasts
Iain Matthews: Orphans and Outcasts - album review → Read More
The Black Sorrows: Pizza Express, Maidstone
The Black Sorrows: Pizza Express, Maidstone - live review → Read More
Interview: Malcolm Morley from Help Yourself
Help Yourself’ fifth album is being reissued on Vinyl. A limited batch signed by frontman Malcolm Morley and drummer Dave Charles will be available from Malcolm Morley’s Bandcamp page later on this month. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne chats to Malcolm about Help Yourself (and a little more). 1- There has been a re-appreciation of Help Yourself’s output in recent years. What do you think were… → Read More
Focus: The Beaverwood, Chislehurst
Focus The Beaverwood, Chislehurst 21st March 2019 Focus are criss crossing the UK to promote their latest album Focus 11. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligné caught up with them at their stop in Chislehurst. Before the Dutch prog-rock legends hit the stage, we were treated to an excellent set by the Steve Eggs band, operating (for one night only) in duo format. Having just released a new LP titles… → Read More
The Blues Spiders: That Kinda Thing
The Blues Spiders: That Kinda Thing - album review → Read More
Del Bromham: White Feather
Del Bromham: White Feather CD/DL Out Now The legendary guitarist returns with an excellent solo LP which sees him showcase his songwriting chops. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne reviews. Del Bromham whether solo or as part of Stray has always favoured an approach of the six string that served the song but on this latest effort he really lets the songs do the talking (but worry not, his… → Read More
Rag Mama Rag: Bricklayers Arms, Chipstead
Rag Mama Rag: Bricklayers Arms, Chipstead - live review → Read More
360 Band: The Duke of Cumberland, Whistable
360 Band: The Duke of Cumberland, Whistable - live review → Read More
The Steve Eggs Band: We Humans
Steve Eggs Band: We Humans CD/DL (Self-released) Out February the 8th The fine South London quartet are back with a new album. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne reviews. The band’s third studio album sees them pursue a path of melodic rock songs that they have perfected on their previous efforts making it a worthy successor to the excellent Home Town Skyline released in 2014. Most of the songs… → Read More
The Feelgood Band: The Beaverwood, Chislehurst
The Feelgood Band: The Beaverwood, Chislehurst - live review - Blogs, Featured, Live Reviews, Music Louder Than War → Read More
The Sharpeez: Wild One
The Sharpeez: Wild One CD/DL Out Now Bill Mead and his Sharpeez return with a brand new studio album. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne reviews. Sometimes the best musical discoveries happen by chance. Seeing a gig advertised by promoter Pete Feenstra on social made me reach out to listen to The Sharpeez’s latest LP “Wild One”. As every good rock’n’roll album does (or should do), it doesn’t… → Read More
Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective: Diff'rent Gravy
Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective: Diff'rent Gravy - album review → Read More
Slim Chance / The Ugly Guys: Chelmsford City FC
Slim Chance / The Ugly Guys: Chelmsford City FC - live review → Read More
My Darling Clementine: St Pancras Old Church, London
My Darling Clementine: St Pancras Old Church, London - live review → Read More
Steve Wynn: Bluehouse Festival, Oxted
Steve Wynn Bluehouse Festival, Oxted 26th October 2018 Steve Wynn starts his fall European in style with a cracking solo show. Louder Than War’s Craig Chaligne reviews. After the triumphant return of The Dream Syndicate last year which culminated in a lengthy European tour, 2018 sees Steve Wynn return to Europe with former Green on Red … → Read More
The Newgrass Cutters: The Hawth, Crawley
The Newgrass Cutters: The Hawth, Crawley - live review → Read More