As his new EP, Riviera, is unveiled close on the heels of the album, Pearldiving, we have taken to that larger exploration of sound and intimation to share with you the compelling composing and craft of legendary Scottish music-sculptor Robin… Read More ›
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The Hector Collectors – Do the ‘Ad Hominem’ with the Hector Collectors!
Thanks to previous releases there is no denying the grin which natural materialises when approached by a new encounter with Scottish outfit The Hector Collectors. As proven by their acclaimed previous album of 2018, it is a smile which more… Read More ›
DMS – Imposter Syndrome
Borne on a sound embracing everything from alternative rock to soulful pop honed into something individual, Imposter Syndrome is the new EP from DMS, a release revelling in all the aspects which has drawn keen attention and praise the way… Read More ›
Dog Tired – The Electric Abyss
The metal world has never been majorly short of striking and often influential bands from Scotland and adding to that list of potent protagonists is Dog Tired. They are not newcomers as such having emerged in 2004 and have earned… Read More ›
Goodbye Mr MacKenzie – Good Deeds and Dirty Rags
Maybe like for many others, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie is a band which we did not pay enough attention to back when they were a potent part of a Scottish indie/rock scene lauded for the presence of bands such as The… Read More ›
Dogtooth – What For?/Away
Though formed in 2013 and having a well-received debut EP out four years later, Dogtooth come to The RR as a new proposition through a new two track AA sided single. A quick introduction and visit to the Scottish band’s… Read More ›
Les Bof! – Voila!
Everything about Les Bof! is a surprise and real pleasure; great rewards found in our introduction to them courtesy of the guys at the ever welcome Dirty Water Records. The reason for it all is new album, Voila!; a collection… Read More ›
Stoor – Fleam
Though addictions are triggered early on they seem to put on truly inescapable nagging shackles over time but there is one for us which was immediate, thickly gripping and has just squeezed the life out of free will ever since… Read More ›
The Hector Collectors – Remember the Hector Collectors? ..You Won’t Believe What They Sound Like Now!!!!!
There are some bands which truly are one of a kind and The Hector Collectors surely fit the bill and have so since the day they made their first inimitable steps back in the year 2000. Almost tinkering with a… Read More ›
Uniforms – Reasons To Breathe
Uniforms has a name which if not careful when searching out the band can lead you in the wrong direction, a single additional letter a spark to that deceit alone, but find the Scottish quartet and you will hear nothing … Read More ›