The Dice Cubes - Make Me Motor 2020

  Edmonton, Alberta's The Dice Cubes have been heating up the northlands now for a few years now.Yet there are many who claim they are one of Alberta's best kept secrets. One thing for sure is that they sit at the corner of rock n roll and rockabilly.But there is way more to this outfit as they throw in shades of blues,americana , r&b,jazz and more into the mix.As a result for many people it's hard to pigeon hold them to any one genre.With 2 albums already under their belts they have shown to be a damn strong and diverse band that isn't afraid to gamble.The band's latest album "Make Me Motor" has just dropped and once again we get a kool mix bag of goodies.With 14 original tracks that range straight up rockers to slow burners.It's a rockabilly/ rock n roll album that shifts styles and becomes  a tour de force.We all have heard the saying "something for everyone" ,while it's true here.Highlights include: "Shiny & Chrome", "The Beater", "Memories Of You", "Death Of Me" and "Make Me Motor".

   
   With each album,The Dice Cubes get better and " Make Me Motor" is easily their best.These cats shift gears with ease and the result is a very engaging,enjoyable and freakin' kool ride.Highly recommended!!   
https://www.facebook.com/thedicecubes/
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The Raygun Cowboys - "Bloodied But Unbroken" 2019

One always gets the feeling that with every release The Raygun Cowboys are about to, as they say "break out". You would be hard press not to like them after hearing them.This is flat out fun ,infectious rockabilly/ psychobilly that at the end of the day is freakin' sweet  rock n roll .Even if horn sections with rock  aren't your thing, these cats will still slay you.With a killer rap sheet of 5 albums .it's just a matter of time before one of Canada's best kept rock n roll  secrets gets their due. Well time may just be now with their latest release: "Bloodied But Unbroken", been released by Stomp here in North America and by Diablo Records in Europe.  Once again The Rayguns up the anti  and unleash a damn  kool slab that will have you up and shaking.This time out we get 9 originals and 1 cover than truly deliver the goods. They stay the course here, as a result we get a simmering stew of rockabilly,psychobilly,punk and rock.Highlights include: "Jonesin' ", "YEG", "Fast Machine", "Live My Life For Rock n Roll" and "Limbo".

         
        If   anything "Bloodied But Unbroken" is a straight up winner and also a must have.It's that damn good.Hell if your not a fan you will be if you give it a shot. The Raygun Cowboys are one of the best bands out there and they are on top of their game here.
https://www.facebook.com/rayguncowboys13/
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https://diablorecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/raygun-cowboys-tales-about-life-the-road-and-life-on-the-road-diablo-stomp-records 

Night Nurse - The Antidote 2019

   Love them or not, psychobilly cats Night Nurse are a band that has constantly gotten better with every release .Their S/T debut back in 2014  put them on the map and they followed it up with the stout ep  "First Aid"in 2015.Then they really step it up with the kool "Nurse U 2 Death " ep in 2017. Not  standing still they put themselves out there with a  smokin' cover of "Hot  Stuff" late last year.Don't kid yourself ,that was a pretty ballsy move.Disco infused psychobilly is a  risky venture and only  confident and damn good bands  can pull it off. That said one may be hard pressed to guess what  musical direction  Night Nurse is headed .Well their latest offering "The Antidote" lays down the cards hard and is easily their best release so far.This puppy smashes in with 11 original tracks and is damn killer.From straight up psychobilly to punk, hardrock, a little ska and some more  disco infusion .Hell they also throw in a slow burner and all 3 tracks  from the "Nurse U 2 Death " ep.In other words they really mix it up big.Highlights include: "Tell Me How", "Ding A Ling", "Self Esteem" and "Baby Blue".

     
Night Nurse is flexing their muscles with " The Antidote" and as a result this is a flat out winner.It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it's one you should take a shot of. Highly recommended!
http://www.nightnurse.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/nightnursepage/
  

The Strays - Drop Out Zone 2019

  Since erupting onto the British rockin' scene back in 2017 The Strays have made a whack of noise.With 2 stout ep's under their belts and a rep as a killer live act ,you just got the feeling they are going places.While they signed up with Western Star Records and now their much anticipated debut album ; "Drop Out Zone"  as just landed and it is creating some major buzz. Rightfully so,this puppy struts and punches in with 13 killer originals of  fine rock n roll. Like in the past they throw in shades of rockabilly,psychobilly,rock n roll, pop and more into the mix.This is a band that is on a mission and isn't afraid too roll the dice.As a result this is one really damn fun ride.Highlights include: "Hey Little Lady", "Fives and Twos", "Drop Out Zone", "Break Me Down" and "Night Time Is The Right Time"

         
         Flat out  "Drop Out Zone" is a winner.It's modern rock n roll that takes chances and delivers the goods.It's loud,fun, and confident.It's also one of the best rock n roll albums to hit the streets  this year. Highly recommended !!!
https://thestraysmusic.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/TheStraysLive/   

The Black Frame Spectacle - Kick It Around 2018

   The Black Frame Spectacle always give it their all.Hell they make killer records and when it comes to playing live,lets just say very few bands want to go on after them. Funny thing thou they sure take their time when it comes to releasing new music but boy it's always worth the wait.It's been three years since  their last release, a self titled ep. Now they are back and better than ever. Their latest  effort, " Kick It Around" cranks it up and brings on enough intensity to fuel a city. This puppy smashes the clock  with 11 original tracks that mix punkabilly ,hard rock,rocknroll  and shades of rockabilly into a  kool thrill ride.For the most part this has the pedal to the metal but they ease it back on a couple of tracks.Highlights include "The Legend Of Big Dumb Steve","Hard To Believe", "There Be Trolls","Back To The Blues" and "Kick It Around"
         

   
 The Black Frame Spectacle are a band you should definitely get familiar with and " Kick It Around" is a good starting point. This is one damn stout outfit that rocks!  Highly recommended!!
  https://www.facebook.com/the-black-frame-spectacle-288510844804/    http://www.theblackframespectacle.com/ 

Punch Drunk Cabaret - This is a Disturbance 2018

  When it comes to Punch Drunk Cabaret, you need to know a couple of things. This is a daring,unique and original outfit,that's flat out killer.With every release they step it up and always surprise.That said the masters of Steampunk Swing are back with their 4th album, "This is a Disturbance". Not holding back, this puppy goes straight for the throat.We get 11 original tracks that  rock pretty hard.Once again they deliver a great mix of steampunk,billy,swing,blues and rock n roll. It's also their darkest album and has a shot of anger, too boot.However don't let that fool you ,it's also pretty kool and a damn refreshing thrill ride.Highlights include: "Flag. Bible. Gun", "Bucketful Of Boom", "Bring Your Teeth","Burn Down The Chicken House" and "Under The Darkest Sky"

     
       Once again Punch Drunk Cabaret  have released another winner with " This is a Disturbance".Hell it's a smart and dangerous album,that will color you impressed and leave you wanting more. Highly recommended!!!
https://www.facebook.com/PunchDrunkCabaret/     http://www.punchdrunkcabaret.com/   

The Delta Bombers - Pressure and Time 2018

   It's hard to believe The Delta Bombers have been around ten years now.In that time they have proven to be one of the hardest working outfits out there and  one of the best rock n roll bands too boot.At their heart,they are a blues band but the band's strength is their ability to lace the blues with everything from rockabilly, garage, country to straight up rock and more. So far they have 3 outstanding albums plus a live one under their belts and now you can add " Pressure and Time"to the list. Coming in with 9 originals and 3 covers that again run the gamut.This time out they really  up the country, throw in  a surprising cover of "Sympathy For The Devil" and still manage to serve up a whack of revved up dirty and kool rockabilly/ rock n roll. Hell this is one diverse and impressive effort. Then again if your familiar with the band ,you just know it's got to be top shelf. Highlights include : "Jump Back Baby", "Let Her Go", " Pressure and Time", "Hi- Strung Ramble" and "Good Disguise"

   
  Once again The Delta Bombers  deliver the goods with " Pressure and Time". They are in top form here and can still surprise.This is one kool album that will color you impressed. Highly Recommended!!
   https://www.facebook.com/thedeltabombers/     http://www.thedeltabombers.com/

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

The Midniters - Terror Incognito 2017

Back in the late 80's The Midniters  achieved some success with 2 albums, "Easy Money" and "Walk The Line".When 1990 rolled around this hard driving neo rockabilly outfit  had packed it in.Then in 2112 they reformed for a one off gig  and despite a few setbacks still has the band  in action to this day and that's a good thing .They are now on the new label Planet X Records and have reissued "Easy Money".Better yet  they have just dropped the new , "Terror Incognito"  their third and best album.This puppy comes growling in and means business .We get 10 originals and 2 covers of  "hard rockabilly" colliding with psychobilly that has hard rock edges .It even has a little surf vibe at times, all which really ups the game here.Highlights include: "Got To Hurry", "Dead Man's Hand, "All Out Attack" and " Terror Incognito".

 
    There is a lot to like about " Terror Incognito " ,yes it's a comeback album but it is also pretty damn stout . The Midniters are hitting back hard and you just know they still have more gas in the tank.Highly Recommended !
https://www.facebook.com/TheMidniters/    https://www.facebook.com/planetxsounds/

Whiskey Daredevils - The Good Fight 2016

The Whiskey Daredevils are flat out good and if you don't know that you should.Over the years and 9 albums in , these cats have always delivered the goods .Playing a mix bag of cowpunk,rockabilly,garage,punkabilly and rock n roll ,they have managed to stay vital and  refreshing. Saying that,the band's 10th and latest record "The Good Fight" is one hell of a ride that you gotta like.This time out we get 12 tracks that really mix it up and it just may be their most diverse album yet.This isn't as hard hitting as 2015's "Nashville Surprise " but it is  better.We get more twang ,more country,a little blues and it as a whack of speed and power too boot.This is roots rock that really rips it up and isn't for the faint of heart .Highlights include: "3 O’Clock In The Morning", "It’s Just Jail ", " I Don’t Love Your Sister", "Sunshine Girls" and "Mojo Twist "

           Put it simply "The Good Fight" is another stellar effort by a band that still sounds refreshing and fun. If your looking for something that pushed the fold this puppy is for you and even if your not you should take a chance here.It's a pretty kool album. Recommended!!!   https://www.facebook.com/Whiskey-Daredevils-48998473360/     http://www.whiskeydaredevils.com

The Zipheads - Z2: Rampage! 2016

For many people out there The Zipheads are heavily associated with the psychobilly scene.One problem with that is these cats are really a straight up killer rock n roll band.From their stout debut album "Prehistoric Beat"(2013) to the  single "Just Don't Seem To Care" (2015) and their cover of "Earwigs In My Brain" (2016) prove that.If that wasn't enough their latest release "Z2: Rampage!" shows in spades that this is one serious rock n roll outfit.This puppy comes in with 15 tracks that gives you a big bang for your buck.It opens and crashes in with smash mouth surf then rocks hard, lets you catch your breath, then rocks out only to end with a classic soul/r&b number.It's a hell of a ride that's hard hitting, refreshing and diverse.As usual we get a kool  mix  rock, billy,punk,a little ska and even some r&b.There is also some damn solid harp action here to boot.   Highlights include: "Surfquake", "Instead", "Last Man On Earth", " Rampage" and a smokin' cover of "Get Ready".

          The Zipheads are flexing their musical muscles with  "Z2: Rampage!". As a result this is one excellent rock n roll album and one you should snag up.Highly recommended !!
  https://www.facebook.com/zipheads/     http://zzz.zipheads.com/  

6 FEET DOWN - Guns & Glory 2016

The other day I was pleasantly surprised to see that french psychos 6 Feet Down were not only back but they also had a new album dropping.In early 2013 the band  released  their 2nd album,the pretty stout "Strange" and managed to get a whack of attention.By early 2014 the band seem to disappear off the radar screen for many.The reason for this was a change in the drummer seat and then the band went about resetting itself . Well the results are now in with "Guns & Glory" an album that packs a big wallop.With 10 tracks of "explosive psychobilly" that mean business. This is hard ,melodic and  modern psychobilly that rocks out pretty damn good.In the past these cats have mixed hard rock and psychobilly successfully  together and again do so here.There is an underlining  boldness and a kool vibe  here that helps drive this puppy on.  Highlights include: "Victim Of Unreality"," Wake Up", " Never Dead" and "Bleeding Bastards"

 
Overall  "Guns & Glory" is well produced,fast paced and sounds great.The album art work is done by Vince Ray and that's always a plus to boot.This is easily 6 Feet Down's best album yet and that should tell you how good it is.Recommended!
 http://6feetdown.com/      http://6feetdown.bandcamp.com/album/guns-glory   https://www.reverbnation.com/6feetdown

@ The Skiffle Billy Cocktail - The Centrifugal Charisma of the Cowboy Cosmos & the Collapse of Charlatan Chaos 2016

 @The Skiffle Billy Cocktail  just may be one of the most unique bands out there. Hell you be hard pressed to describe their sound. Someone described them as " Hillbilly Rock’olla Skiffle Rag". What is for sure is that these kats probably aren't in your wheelhouse but man their damn good and given the chance you'll probably dig them.  Back in 2012 they released the stellar debut  "Billy Budha &The Crazy Curse Of The Red Mustang" an album you should check out.Now their back with the sophomore effort " The Centrifugal Charisma of the Cowboy Cosmos & the Collapse of Charlatan Chaos".  Once again they defy convention with a mix bag of 13 tracks  of kool styles and sounds.From country, roots, rock,blues,doowop and a whack more.Throw in some great harmonies and the result is one damn good infectious romp that surly will grow on you.This is one of those albums that has you tapping your foot and you don't realize it. Highlights include: "Patchouly Punk" , "My Lasergun", "Your Blue Day Survival" and "Rocco Blanco"

      Chances are  "The Centrifugal Charisma of the Cowboy Cosmos & the Collapse of Charlatan Chaos" will go under the wire and that's really a shame.  @The Skiffle Billy Cocktail  are a pretty kool band  that blaze their own path and this is one damn good album that you should give a chance .You won't be disappointed.Highly recommended !! 
 https://www.facebook.com/-The-Skiffle-Billy-Cocktail-152321069172/     http://www.theskifflebillycocktail.com/HOME.html

Motorbilly - Whiskey & Wild Desire 2015

They hail from North Carolina and are called Motorbilly and they are the purveyors of   "psycho-hot rod sounds". If you haven't heard of them  all you need to know is that this is one serious mean  ass kickin' rock n roll band.Their mixture of  rockabilly, punk ,metal,hard rock and more is one kool brew that is hard to ignore. Some describe them as "plenty of motor with just the right dash of billy". With 3 pretty stout albums  already under their belt,this is a band that just seems to get better with each release.The band's 4th effort "Whiskey & Wild Desire" has the band upping their game.Hell this puppy hits hard, heavy and fast.We get  11 tracks of rock n roll bliss that's not for the weak. Highlights include: " Curse of the Hot Rod Hearse", "  Speedbilly"," Hot Rod Ford " and "The Car Nobody Else Wanted"
   Motorbilly have always cranked it out  and "Whiskey & Wild Desire" is their best yet.This is stout rock n roll that takes no prisoners  and it's fun too boot. Recommended!!   http://www.motorbillyrocks.com/   https://www.facebook.com/motorbillyrockandroll/timeline

The Whiskey Daredevils - Nashville Surprise 2015

 Whether you love them or hate them  The Whiskey Daredevils   are one ass kickin' band that has always delivered the goods.Hell for over a decade now these kats have been  mixing it up and blowing up genre lines all while pissing off more than a few purist and growing their fan base at the same time . Too some they are cowpunk,alt country,rockabilly to others they are punkabilly ,Americana and  even hard rock to some(you get the picture).The band's ninth album;  "Nashville Surprise" has just been unleashed and let's just say they aren't pulling any punches here.This beast smashes in with 12 original that for the most part drive pretty hard,have attitude and really do impress.You don't have to be a fan to dig this.All the elements that make this band kool are here,only this time out there seems to be a harder more rock n roll feel and that really adds to the album. Highlights: include: " Always","Devil's Grand Marquis", "Milwaukee 8" and "Tuscaloosa Dagger".

         You gotta give it to The Whiskey Daredevils they have always blazed their own path and done it well.With "Nashville Surprise" they have delivered their best effort yet .This is fueled injected rock n roll  that has more than enough meat on the bone.Recommended !!  http://www.whiskeydaredevils.com/news/  https://www.facebook.com/Whiskey-Daredevils-48998473360/timeline/