Royal Blood are interesting because they’ve only got two people, but sound like a band of four. The main key behind their trick is that…
Rock
23/08/2018: “Dead Ringer For Love” by Meatloaf & Cher
It would be easy to go for one of Meatloaf’s famous theatrical power ballads, like “Bat Out Of Hell”, or “Paradise By The Dashboard Light”….
16/08/2018: “The Knife” by Genesis
If you listen to early Genesis, it’s all very light and feathery prog rock. “The Knife” is a sharp and angry pillar of protest amongst…
15/08/2018: “Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats
“Friday On My Mind” has been covered many times by artists such as The Shadows, Gary Moore, Bruce Springsteen, Blue Oyster Cult, and David Bowie….
12/08/2018: “Mother’s Little Helper” by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones could get quite dark sometimes. I’ve already done the song “Play With Fire”, which isn’t particularly cheerful, and will probably do “Paint…
05/08/2018: “A Pair Of Brown Eyes” by The Pogues
Many people’s only contact with the music of The Pogues is their Christmas hit with Kirsty MacColl, “A Fairytale In New York”. However, look deeper…
03/08/2018: “Joker And The Thief” by Wolfmother
Wolfmother are a band that exists in the wrong time. Or at the right time depending on your perspective. They’re an Australian hard rock band…
30/07/2018: “Bouree” by Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull is an English band who have made a lot of weird and wonderful music over the years, from blues rock, folk rock, prog…
29/07/2018: “In The Garage” by Weezer
Weezer are predominately known for their hit songs, such as the clap along classic “Beverly Hills”, and “Buddy Holly”. “In The Garage” is from the…
27/07/2018: “Sweetheart” by Thin Lizzy
This song has been chosen mainly because of the melodies. The guitar riffs are absolutely fantastic, and although the vocal melodies are a key part…