The Raggy Ass Boys - Dead Men Walking 2019

  It's one thing to prolific and another thing to be consistently good. But when a band is both,you just know there are top shelf. While The Raggy Ass Boys are one of those bands and they have only been around a couple of years now. With the release of their sophomore album  "Dead Men Walking" ,these kats have firmly cemented a rep as a killer modern rockabilly.This puppy punches in with 14 original tracks of sweet and stout rockabilly/ neorockabilly.It's easily on par and at times better than their debut album "Ugly Betty " and that should tell you how good it is.With  slow burners to all out rockers, this has a solid and kool vibe from start to finish. Highlights include: "Cellphone Zombie" , "The Ripper",  "Better If You Died" and "Manson's Ranch" 

 
           "Dead Men Walking" is loaded to bear and a flat winner.You really don't want to miss out here.Hell even your kids will think your kool when you crank this puppy. Highly Recommended!!!
https://www.facebook.com/theraggyassboys/
https://www.theraggyassboys.co.uk/   

Octopus King - Kraken Escape 2018

      It's all about 100 percent Kraken Roll  and it's proprietors ,the Octopus King are bringing it on ,big time.Just recently  I caught wind of these cats that hail from the west of France and I\m glad I did and so should you.What they really throw down is a catchy mix of rockabilly,psychobilly and rock n roll.Their debut album " Kraken Escape" clocks in with 10 tracks of psychobilly/rockabilly that are not only kinetic but a blast of fun .They throw also in a couple of slower mid tempo tracks that will have you boppin'.As result this is a well balanced ride that has a great groove It's also never heavy handed and you gotta like that .Highlights include: "Dr. Jekyll", "Namor" , " Beer At Will" and " Keep On".

     
With "Kraken Escape";  Octopus King  have established themselves as a band to watch.This  is a more than solid debut that has not only alot  going on but also delivers the goods and leaves you wanting more.Recommended
   https://www.facebook.com/Octopus-King-1703127153293751/    

Sandy & the Wild Wombats - Wanderlust 2018

  Sandy and The Wild Wombats are on a mission and that's a good thing for us. This rockin' outfit just keeps getting better, delivering  top shelf rockabilly/rock n roll at every turn.The band's latest and 3rd offering; "Wanderlust" is proof of that.This puppy snarls and bites with 16 tracks including  a hidden bonus track that will definitely colour you impressed.The album throws up 14 stout and kool originals and  is bookend with 2 different versions of a cover of "I Love Rock And  Roll". It's also a great mix of straight up rockabilly to sharp rock n roll.They also add shots of blues and country into an already delicious dish. From  slow burners to all out rockers this disc has something for everyone.Highlights include: " Ride With The Rockers", "Wanderlust", "Girls Girls Girls", "Come On Let's Rock and "Tight Leatherette".

       

    One can't help but like Sandy & the Wild Wombats and "Wanderlust " only strengthens that.This is a strong ,well written and balanced  album that is strongly executed.You really should throw down some of your  hard earned cash down on this one.Highly recommended!!   

The Black Moon Boys - Nuthouse 2018

  Every year there are a few releases that one gets excited about and one of those releases for me is The Black Moon Boys debut album. Like many folks ,these Montreal rockabilly cats hooked me in when they dropped their stellar  self-titled ep back in early 2016.That ep caught a lot of people off guard, got a whack of airplay,not only in Canada but also internationally  and still gets a fair share of airplay today.Their debut album; "Nuthouse" is now here and this puppy doesn't disappoint.Hell this is one blast of fun, refreshing hip shaking rockabilly.We get 10 original tracks and 1 cover.Two of the tracks are from their ep. From straight up rockabilly to all out rockers,a slow burner and a little 50's inspired rock n rock ,this is one sweet ride.Highlights include: "Sharkbait", "Time To Go", "Truth Or Dare" and "Nuthouse".

       
     Not only does "Nuthouse" live up to expectations, it surpasses them.It will color you impressed and leaves you wanting more.You know it's damn stout  when even the christmas song is freakin' kool.One of the years best by a band you should know. Highly recommended!!
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The Hoodoo Tones – Here To Stay 2018

 The Hoodoo Tones made quite the splash back in 2016 with their pretty stout debut  album "Confessions Of A Loner". Not only was it a critical success, but rumor had it that Rhythm Bomb couldn't keep it in stock. It's easy to see why; these cats play damn catchy and refreshing rockabilly / rock n roll. The band's latest offering and sophomore effort "Here To Stay" is one sweet and rockin'  slab that nails it.Clocking in with 11 originals and 1 cover  of wild modern rockabilly with a damn healthy and equal  shot of straight up rock n roll. This time out they  raise the bar and rev it up.Hell for the most part this is one urgent and refreshing ride .They throw one slow burner and a country track just to mix it up and keep you on your toes.Highlights include: " Here To Stay" , " The Hunter", " Ernie The Virgin", "Do It For The Road" and "Suicide Boogie"

   
   The Hoodoo Tones score a direct hit here with " Here To Stay". They have stepped up their game  and are serving notice. So pay attention. Highly recommended! 
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Jack Rabbit Slim - Despedida 2018

 
The kings of Sleaze-a-billy are about to head off into the sunset.That's right Jack Rabbit Slim are packing it in and going out with a bang.Since their start back in 2004 these cats have constantly raised the bar and have never failed to deliver the goods.Their discography bears out that this is one killer and unique  rock n roll band. That said the band's final  album, " Despedida" ( Spanish  for farewell)  has now dropped and it's save to say  these cats are going out on top. Punching the clock with 12 originals,this puppy pulls no punches .Basically they stay the course and as a result we get that distinct JRS sound . It's a  mix of straight up rocknroll, billy, with  little shots of surf ,country and r&b  . It's pretty much what you would want or expect from them,so you know it's damn good.Highlights include: Time To Bop", "Train Wreck ", The Mirror" "Tight But Loose" and the movin' and groovin' " Mojo Risin' "

       
   It really is bittersweet that "Despedida"is the final Jack Rabbit Slim. It's a flat out killer and a must have album by one of the best bands in the last twenty years.Highly recommended!!

EightBomb - High Heeled Devil 2018

When tragedy struck EightBomb back in 2015 they could have easily packed it in but instead they regrouped and continued on. Kudos to them and as a result "bombabilly" lives on and that's a good thing. EightBomb has always been a kool and unique act,their blend of neorockabilly,rock n roll and punkabilly has lead the band to be coined "original not traditional rock n roll". That said these cats are back with their 5th and latest release,"High Heeled Devil" and this puppy doesn't disappoint.Clocking in with 8 winning tracks that deliver the goods.It may not be as sonic as some of their pass work is, but it's a more balanced attack and still manages to punch it up at times.We also get 2 members taking turns on lead vocals, which helps spice up the affair . Also Jeroen Hammers (Batmobile) makes a guest appearance on the track "A Scar".Highlights include:: Killer Babe", "Empty Heart", Nice Neverless" and " High Heeled Devil".

 
   EightBomb have mixed it up a bit with "High Heeled Devil" and despite only 8 tracks ,this is a sweet slice of neobilly/rock n roll .Hell it's bombabilly and you gotta like that.Recommended!!!
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Spellbound - New Blood 2017

    For many psychos out there,Spellbound takes a back seat to no one.Right from their start back in 1986 these cats have been and still are a top flight band that isn't afraid to mix it up and still to this day can surprise.The band's last album was in 2011,the stout "Stir It Up".Since then they have put out a mighty fine  split album with The Mullet Monster Mafia, "Clash Of The Irresistible"(2013). In 2016 they released the "Write My Name On The Wall" ep and also the "Legend Of The Past" single. Both releases showed that they were on top of their game.Now they are back with their 5th and straight up kool album "New Blood" .Coming in with 11 original tracks(included  all 4 tracks from"Write My Name On The Wall" and the track "Legend Of The Past") that are hard to resist. This time out they really mix it up and as a result this is one rich and diverse album.We get a freakin' goody bag here that includes  psychobilly,rocknroll ,teddyboy,ska,country and neo rockabilly.This is diffidently not a psychobilly album,it's a damn killer rocknroll album. Highlights include: "Smash It Up", "Burning Out", "Say It Isn't So" and "Celine"

   
  Spellbound have delivered  a very impressive and satisfying album with "New Blood".This has something for everyone and may be their best yet.Highly recommended.
  https://www.facebook.com/SPELLBOUNDPSYCHO/     https://www.reverbnation.com/spellboundpsycho

Ten Bob Millionaires - We Regret To Inform You 2017

Over the last few years the British rock n roll scene has quietly emerged as one of the best scenes anywhere on the planet. It's full of established bands and young bands that are damn good and have the will / ability to get their music out there.One of the better outfits  is the Ten Bob Millionaires,who arose out of the ashes of long gone The Rhythm Aces in 2011.Over the last few years they have become contenders and have earned a solid rep.These cats reside at the corner of rockabilly and rocknroll. Their debut album" We Regret To Inform You" kicks in with 12 kool and stout  tracks that are equal  parts rock n roll and rockabilly.They also throw in  some tinges of country and skiffle and as a result we get a sweet and enjoyable ride. Highlights include: "Blood On The Cobbles", "Part Time Loser", "Screw 'n' Smash" and "Bad News Travels Fast"
     

   
   Overall , "We Regret To Inform You" has a pretty kool vibe going on. At times it has a familiar ring but it also delivers the goods. Hell it's released by Western Star Records so you know it's one you gotta check out. Recommended !!! 
  https://www.facebook.com/TenBobMillionaires/

The Dragstrip Devils - Hot Damn 2017

Back in late 2012  one of Canada's koolest psychobilly  band's , Grim Hymn and The Horrors packed it in.Out of their ashes arose a bird with a bit of different stripping,The Dragstrip Devils. These cats quickly releases a self-titled, 6 track ep  of  neo rockabilly \psychobilly  that packed a powerful punch. Since then they have been ripping up the far west of Canada,earning a rep as a killer band.It.s been a long wait for their debut album and now it finally has dropped. While "Hot Damn " is here and this is one kinetic blast of fun .Clocking in with 10 original tracks (including 3 tracks from the ep)   of  rocknroll that cross in and out  between neo rockabilly and psychobilly .It's a fun ride that rocks out and will have you hitting the repeat.Highlights include: "Topsy Turvy", " Hot Damn", Motor Mouth" , 'Knife Swap"  and "Little Red Heels"

   
    You can't go wrong here with "Hot Damn ", The Dragstrip Devils check all the boxes.Hell even the kids on your street will think your kool when they hear you blasting this out. Recommended!!
  https://www.facebook.com/TheDragstripDevils/

The Devils Deuce - Supercharged 2017

For been a new band The Devils Deuce(from Cornwall,England) have made a whack of noise in just a short time.Late last year they released the damn smart ep "Passion Pit" that got more than a few people excited .This rockabilly /neorockabilly outfit likes to open up the throttle and kicks butt They also mean business and don't like wasting time.As a result they have just dropped their debut album "Supercharged" and it's pretty sweet.This puppy rushes in with 15 kool tracks(2 from the ep) of "high octane rockabilly"/neorockabilly that rock out and will have you up and moving.This really gives you a big bang for your buck and is loaded with fun killer tracks.Highlights include: "Cool Cat Died","Live For The Weekend","Run" and "Wiped Out"

    From start to finish "Supercharged" hits the mark and delivers a refreshing blast rockabilly that leaves you wanting more.It's a stout album all the way around and one you'll be glad you picked up.Hell your better half will really think your kool when you lay this on them.Highly recommended!!
https://www.facebook.com/thedevilsdeuce/     http://www.thedevilsdeuce.co.uk/

Steve and The Ghosts Trio - Drunken Robot 2016

There are a lot of rockabilly bands releasing new albums these days and even for diehard fans it's impossible to keep on top of all the new music.As a result some real gems go under the wire, case in point: Steve and The Ghosts Trio  from France.These cats have been around for 5 years and have some pedigree.Their debut "Drunken Robot" came out a few months ago and kinda went unnoticed over here in North America. That's a shame because this is one pretty sweet slab of rockabilly.We get 8 strong originals and 8 kool covers here that will color you impressed.This is straight up rockabilly that times mixes it up with some neo rockbilly flare.From start to finish this puppy is one rocking and refreshing  outing. Only once do they ease up and that's for the slow burning "Last Night I Creid",(with banjo). Highlights include: "Drunken Robot", "You Blow My Top","The Rapist" and a kool cover of Wynn Stewart's "Come On"

      You  can't go wrong with "Drunken Robot",it is flat out good, really nails it and you gotta like that.Highly recommended !
https://www.facebook.com/steveandtheghoststrio/

Bad Luck Kitty - Afortunado Diablo 2017

 Bad Luck Kitty erupted onto the Australian rockabilly scene back in 2015 and quickly established themselves as one of the country's hottest act.They backed up the buzz with the release of a pretty kool self-titled  EP that gained international attention and rightfully so.Their brand of neo-rockabilly/psychobilly is a fun and fresh blast that's hard to resist.Now there back with a killer debut album," Afortunado Diablo "and this puppy rocks. Clocking in with 10 tracks(including 2 from the EP) that are nothing short of hip shaking action.We get a whack of neo- rockabilly/with a mix of psychobilly and rock n roll that hit the spot.This is one fast and neat ride that leaves you wanting more.Highlights include: " Edge Of Town", "Lawless", "Booty Call", and "Rockabilly"

    You just know that  Bad Luck Kitty are a band that means business but they also know that it's about having fun and "Afortunado Diablo" bears that out .This is a mighty stout debut album from an exciting band that you should check out.You'll have no problem letting this kitty into your house. Highly recommended.
     https://www.facebook.com/BadLuckKitty/    https://badluckkitty.com/  

Galactic Polecats - The Bad Are Better Off 2017

Back in 2015 the Galactic Polecats gained some major attention with the release of the hard hitting and damn good ep "The Rockinest Cat in the Galaxy". Their combination of rockabilly, psychobilly and punk has become known as shinerbilly .Not standing still the band's sound has evolved and strengthened.As they say "the proofs in the pudding" and one just has to give their debut album "The Bad Are Better Off "a spin to hear it. This puppy comes in with some major  swagger and backs it up.We get 12 tracks of modern rockabilly that smash into straight up rock n roll .Sure they still hit hard and fast but at times they slow things up, reel it in a bit and change directions.Hell they even add  tinges of country into the mix.The result is a refreshing ride that's hard to resist.Highlights include: "Necro Girlfriend", "Littlebird '55", " Rosie Mae", "Walk On" and the cover of "Devil Inside".

       The Galactic Polecats have a winner with "The Bad Are Better Off ". It's one kool rock n roll album that delivers the goods by a band that's firing on all  the cylinders.Highly recommended!
   https://www.facebook.com/galacticpolecats/   http://galacticpolecats.wixsite.com/polecatjunction
           

56 Killers - The Last Of The Outlaws 2016

The  56 Killers rock,hell any band that has members of The Caravans will.Since forming in 2011, the band has had a few lineup changes and for the last couple of years it has remained stable and pretty strong.There is a whack of pedigree here folks.Their surefire brand of neorockabilly/r&b is nothing short of hip shaking rock n roll done really well.You what proof just check out their debut album " The Last Of The Outlaws". This puppy confidently struts in with12 tracks that deliver a knock out punch of hard hitting billy/rock n roll. It's tough but not in your face and you gotta like that. Highlights include: " Oh Wot A Shame", "Bullfrog Blues", "Killer Baby Boogie" and a freakin' kool  cover of Dr. Feelgood's "Milk & Alcohol "

   Over all  "The Last Of The Outlaws" is one kool blast of rock n roll that guarantees plenty of  repeated listening.Hell even your kids and your dog will think you are kool when you play this,it's that good Highly recommended!! https://www.facebook.com/56Killers/