Alan Brown

Alan Brown

Fan of most genres of music
Enjoy live music, festivals and pushing my musical boundaries!
Interviews

MUSIC INTERVIEW: Cliffords

Before they played at The Road To The Great Escape at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut we caught up with Iona Lynch and Gavin Dawkins, from up-and-coming indie-rock band Cliffords.
Music Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Skunk Anansie – The Painful Truth

'The Painful Truth' has to be one of the most anticipated album releases of the year, after Skunk Anansie geared up fans during their very successful tour in April. Now their seventh album is finally here, marking their first since 2016's 'Anarchytecture'.
Music Reviews

EP REVIEW: Sunday (1994) – Devotion

Here is a band that has a lot to offer: beautiful vocals from Paige Turner, backed up with shimmering guitar work from real life partner Lee Newell, with lyrics that are always on the edge with some really clever thinking behind them.
Music Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Andrew Cushin – Love Is For Everyone

Sam Fender has put Newcastle back on the music map with his high-energy indie-rock style, paving the way for many other up and coming artists from the city.  Andrew Cushin is a great example of this, who has just released his second album 'Love Is For Everyone' following on from 2023 debut 'Waiting For The Rain'.
Music Reviews

EP REVIEW: NewDad – Safe

2024 turned out to be the biggest year yet for Galway, Ireland band NewDad, with the release of their debut album MADRA at the beginning of the year followed by a tour and numerous festival dates. Earlier this year the band saw the departure of bassist Cara Joshi and now, down to three official members in Julie Dawson (vocals & guitar), Sean O’Dowd (lead guitar) and Fiachra Parslow (drums), they release their brand new EP 'Safe'. 
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