Changing mood completely and blasting us back into rock n' roll mode we have the retro sonic noise merchants PUBLIC RELATIONS EXERCISE from Leicestershire. This red hot rock n' roll band give us the incredible space rock anthem " Panic". Going from sonic, screeching blues tinged guitars, crashing drums and very distinctive vocals this track leads into a jazzy-esq section that delivers pure emotional melody. Then all sh.t breaks loose when the riffing guitars explode against the powerful rhythm section to blast this hotter than hot Mars Volta-esq masterpiece out of your stereo. Phew.......what an experience that should be put on repeat as you drink even more lager and shake your rock n' roll heads in ecstasy. Very good indeed. PRE consist of: Martin Smith, Lloyd Carter, Tom Eve and Danny Star. Excellent. 

The drums crash and we have JESTER. This hot Dublin based rock n' roll band deliver the awesome anthem " Shouting in the Streets". This very explosive and up tempo rock monster features riffing bluesy guitars and a powerful rhythm section that is tight as hell. The Ian Astbury-esq vocals are strong and delivered with attitude and swagger.  " Wondering, wishing, dreaming the day away" screams the Jester with confidence and power. Jester combine an energy fuelled retro rock sound with modern influences to create an exciting rock experience that does Dublin Proud. Excellent. Jester have recently come out of the studio with a brand new album “Stand in Command” which was recorded and mixed in Kells Co Meath with Martin Quinn from the band “Turn”. With three accomplished songwriters this brand new album gives off a real treat of music style. The full line up is: Lead Vocals - Colly Dempsey , Bass Guitar - Phil Ryan , Electric Guitar Rhythm - Mark O’ Dwyer , Acoustic & Electric Guitars & Backing Vocals - Matthew Reid , Lead Guitar - Tossy Maher and Jonny Walsh on drums. 

The almighty MURKIN above 

Blasting onto Elevation next we have the wonderful leftfield anti pop punk rock gods MURKIN. Murkin license the up tempo bluesy rock n' roll track " Teenage Angst". This song rocks the whole way through and is packed with glorious riffs, a powerful rhythm section and tons of chugging punktastic guitars.  The catchy and witty lyrics tell the tale of rebellion and booze. Murkin are lead by the notorious EL GORDO who was lead singer for punkers Wangdango who supported acts like the UK Subs and The Vibrators. His live act included the forcing of coconuts up his rear end with a large rubber mallet and a block of butter ( aaah can I have a go - ed ). After they disbanded El Gordo formed Murkin and the rest will be history. The full line up consists of: El Gordo ( vocals ) , BJ Smith ( Guitar ), Nigel Gaylord Cayless ( Guitar ), Holly ( bass) and Luke the stiff Ozead on drums. The band describe them selves as anti-pop and deliver strong issue lead protest songs that don't only get the listener jumping up and down but thinking also. Check out what anti-pop is by clicking here. Go to the official Murkin site to get more news and gigs.  Superb proper music with a fast fix and instant high.

The PHUCUPZ ANONYMOUZ above 

Riffing onto the Matchbox scene next we have the leftfield Joy Division and Placebo crossed with Seafood on acid-esq noise merchants PHUCUPZ ANONYMOUZ. They license the noisy chaotic leftfield song " The Fear of Ducks being alone in Winter".  "You try to make me hate you " sings singer Louis with passion and anger. He also plays guitar along with Xander on bass,  Doug on drums and 
Krark on Lead guitar and vocals. The band from Lancing in the south of England were born out of an ensemble for a G.C.S.E performance piece (a bad cover of Pretty Woman) and are influenced by Old School Punk, Hardcore, Pop-Punk and metal. All of their influences show but they have created their own chaotic sound that touches on early 80's bands like Joy Division and The Undertones crossed with The Offspring. Lovely noise. http://www.phucupzanonymouz.co.uk is their official website. Tell them we sent you. 

sliding into action next we have the melodic Indie band from Derby called SUBMERGENCE. The subs license the classic sounding epic Indie track " Stabilized" to Elevation. This very melodic song stats off with jangly Indiefied guitars, sexy drumbeat and very melodic vocals that build into the extremely unforgettable chorus. " Sometimes im' not an angel, but I am stable" sings leadman Chris Egan with passion and style. Think Dodgy, The Seahorses and Reef crossed with a 70's esq sing a long REM feel. Submergence are not your average Indie band but a strong songwriting outfit who deliver credible Indie songs for the new generation. Jangly, Boppy, Melodic, Infectious and a great production. The guitar work is very good also and reminds us slightly of a cross between marr and Squire but in a corner of it's own. The full line up is: Chris Egan ( vocals), David Rush ( Bass Guitar), Wilford Johnson ( Guitars ) and Ben Jaffrey on drums. The band describe their sound as classic but contemporary and we agree completely. Lovely ending with a wall of echo and reverb also......a top band with substance. 

Esperance in action above 

The groovy, sophisticated, retro but modern Indie pioneers ESPERANCE feature next with the bluesy stomper " A Thousand You". The drums and bass are steady in a T-Rex fashion while the guitars riff in a ZZ Top crossed with Jesus and Marychain manner to create a very interesting mix of modern Indie pop/rock. This music is gritty, sexy, decadent and also melodic. The vocals are delivered with style and passion in a sort of Tim Burgess-esq fashion and grow on you with every play. Esperance are now based in the east end of London after meeting at  university. The have been compared to many bands from Oasis to BRMC but we think they have their own distinctive but classic sound. Superb anthem for the cooler Indie kid.

The fabulous ASTRAL FLYERS above 

Sticking in rock mode we move onto the retro, glorious, rhythmic, groovy and powerful ASTRAL FLYERS. They are a Leeds based 4 piece band, comprising of lead guitar, 12 string rhythm, bass and drums. The very cool flyers combine many different sounds and mix them all together to create a retro but up to date feel that reminds of a cross between Guns n' Roses and The Black Crowes on holiday T-Rex and Mott The Hoople. Expect screeching riffing bluesy guitars, a powerful rhythm section and a chorus that wakes you up and gets you in party mode. Expect loads of "yeah's" and vocals that almost reach the heights of Justin Darkness. This is decadent emotional rock.....yeah. http://www.astralflyers.com/ is the official website for the out of your body flyers. The band describe themselves as ballsy rock with a palatable twist and we agree completely. They got their name from an advert that Marc Bolan put in the Melody Maker while looking for "Astral Flyers" for his new band T Rex.  Uplifting no nonsense rock with sing a long melodies and a lot of passion and wit. Excellent. 

Louisiana Rock merchants BEG above 

The powerful stadium ready rock band BEG from south Louisiana in the USA license the energetic rock anthem " Drab" from their stunning " Don't Make Me Home" album. This inventive grunge-esq track goes from powerful riffs to more riffs to full on rock guitar solo. Beg don't mess about and deliver proper melodic but dynamite rock in a sort of Pearl Jam crossed with Audioslave on a picnic with Sepultura, early Stone Temple Pilots and Nirvana. Beg don't need to do any begging when it comes to power, energy and infectious dark melodies. They deliver no nonsense music with a brave tale behind the lyrics of energetic lead singer Tommy Baguex. The other band members are: Eric Pierret ( drums), Tiger Daigle ( Lead Guitar/vocals) and David Guidry ( Bass and vox).  Read more about them and get live gig updates here: http://www.begweb.com/

Last but not least we have the perfect ender to this album of top quality new artists. New singer/songwriter Nicolas Rasle licenses the appropriately titled lo-fi beauty "Departure". This mellow, melancholic and moody leftfield acoustic ballad emits tons of emotion and thought. The lovely finger picked acoustic guitar is dreamy and meanders gracefully under the Billy Corgan-esq vocals. " I just want to see the world, touch the skin of a few more girls" sings Nicolas in a whispery, forlorn and melodic manner. This song subject covers the idea of complete freedom and world exploration. This is very bold and different in a world where a lot of artists have no identity cos they are to busy trying to sound like the next big thing.Think Mercury Rev jamming with Billy Corgan around a beach fire. Dreamy and emotional sounds that end this wonderful album with style and honesty. Lets go on the Rasle ( shut up and go to bed  - ed ).