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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 20d

Ava Renn's new song, "None The Wiser" is very good indeed! Check out my review
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“None The Wiser” – Ava Renn

The second single from Ava Renn’s debut album ‘Lightning Child’ is called “None The Wiser” and is a glorious dark, bluesy, garage, warped pop song. In simple terms the…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 21d

"Girls With Gills" wins the weirdest song title in ages prize. It is the fabulous new single from Chloe Moriondo. Check out my review!
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“Girls With Gills” – Chloe Moriondo

“Girls With Gills” is a masterpiece of weird electro pop from American singer-songwriter Chloe Moriondo. If Lady Gaga had a secret daughter then she might well be Chloe Moriondo. Back i…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 24d

I have fallen in love with Celeste's new single "Woman Of Faces". Check out my review!
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“Woman Of Faces” – Celeste

Celeste received the Rising Star of 2020 Brit Award five years ago. Since then she has cut a wonderfully original furrow in the music world. She has the vocal dexterity and range of Ella Fitzgerald…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 24d

I bloody love Nick Hudson's new single "A Comet For Joshua". Check out my review.
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“A Comet For Joshua” – Nick Hudson

If you like Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright then I think that you will declare undying love for Nick Hudson’s new single “A Comet For Joshua”. Nick is also known as the front ma…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 25d

Teenage Tom Petties new single is called "Hotmail" and it's a cracker! Check out my review
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“Hotmail” – Teenage Tom Petties

Teenage Tom Petties return with a great new single, “Hotmail”, out now on Safe Suburban Home Records. It is classic Teenage Tom Petties lo-fi garage rock that feels like Beck Hansen too…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 26d

"I Never Miss Him Anymore" is a fabulous new collaboration between Jessie James Decker and Joss Stone. Check out my review.
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“I Never Miss Him Anymore” – Jessie James Decker and Joss Stone

“I Never Miss Him Anymore” oozes perfect old school soul and blues heartbreak. Think “I’d Rather Go Blind” by Chicken Shack from 1969 which featured Christine Perfect …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 26d

"Los Angeles" by Big Thief is out now and it is damned good! Check out my review!
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“Los Angeles” – Big Thief

“Los Angeles” by Big Thief is a stunning and soulful stream of consciousness which made me think of R.E.M and Bran Van 3000. In fact Big Thief’s new release would segue perfectly …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 27d

I love the new song by Halle Kearns, "Cowboys Come Home". Check out my review!
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“Cowboys Come Home” – Halle Kearns

Sometimes you really need a bit of country music in your life don’t you? Halle Kearns’ new single “Cowboys Come Home” is a song that you probably can’t do without. The…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 27d

"Pretty Substance" is the exquisite new single from Honey Trap. Check out my review!
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“Pretty Substance” – Honey Trap

Honey Trap are a hugely talented three-piece band from Leeds with members Owen, Aidan and Ben. They have just released a cracking new song, “Pretty Substance”. The tune has a deeply chi…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 27d

Biffy Clyro are back with "True Believer" and it is rather good. Check out my review!
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“True Believer” – Biffy Clyro

The Biffy boys return with a mighty slab of emotionally driven hard rock. Some of the exquisite riffage evokes the finest of late 80s and early 80s heavier bands. Meanwhile some of the harmonies co…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · 27d

Pure Obsessions & Red Nights have just released a stonking metal cover of Michael Jackson's "Give In To Me". Check out my review!
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“Give In To Me” – Pure Obsessions & Red Nights

A Michael Jackson cover by a metal band? Will that work? Fuck yeah! This is on a par with Alien Ant Farm’s cover of “Smooth Criminal” from 2001. “Give In To Me” in its…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 29

The new single from LAPTOP is called "Additional Animals" and it is rather good. Check out my review!
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“Additional Animals” – LAPTOP

Jesse Hartman who had a very successful time with his alt-pop project LAPTOP in the early part of this century releasing three classy albums; ‘Opening Credits’ (2000), ‘The Old Me…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 21

Andy Watson, a bloke with more experience of being in covers bands than anyone I know has a new book out. It is called 'Your Band Is A War Machine' and if you are in a covers or tribute band you NEED to get a copy! Check out my review!
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‘Your Band Is A War Machine’ – Andy Watson

At the end of last year I reviewed Andy Watson’s book ‘Total Cover Band Domination’ which is in effect a manual about the best way to build, manage and make your covers band more …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 20

Biohazard's new single "Eyes On Six" is out now. Check out my review!
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“Eyes On Six” – Biohazard

Brooklyn’s Biohazard are preparing to release their first album in almost ten years. It is called ‘Divided We Fall’ and to get us prepared for the riff onslaught they have gifted …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 20

'Beneath The Surface' is the stunning new EP from SINthetik Messiah. Check out my review!
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‘Beneath The Surface’ EP – SINthetik Messiah

The new EP from ace Louisiana based artist SINthetik Messiah is called ‘Beneath The Surface’ and it is a dark shrouded, deeply pertinent comment on the world today. Musically it evokes …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 20

"Vacant Youth" the rather spiffing new single from LOWMOON is out this Friday on Safe Suburban Home Records. Check out my review!
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“Vacant Youth” – LOWMOON

We haven’t featured a release from the delightful Safe Suburban Home Records for too long and we will rectify that now as we tell you about the new single from LOWMOON. UK based musician and …

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 18

Mayhem Charts for July 2025 are here check them out!
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The Mayhem Charts – July 2025

Here is the Mayhem chart for July 2025, a little late (just like last month) I know, but better late than never right? Regular readers know the chart is based on my streaming listening habits. Thes…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 18

On This Day, 18th August 1982, The Fabs Become A Long And Winding Road!
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On This Day The Fabs Become A Long And Winding Road!

On this day, 18th August 1982, the City of Liverpool named four Streets after the Beatles: John Lennon Drive, Paul McCartney Way, George Harrison Close and Ringo Starr Drive. So yes, they became th…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 17

'Woody At Home' is a fabulous collection of home recordings from the legendary Woody Guthrie. Check out my review!
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‘Woody At Home – Vol 1 + 2’ – Woody Guthrie

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie a.k.a. Woody Guthrie died nearly 60 years ago aged just 55. Now some of his previously unpublished home demos have been released almost 75 years after they were recorded. &#8…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 17

Specky Cult's new single "Dad Dance" is an absolute cracker! Check out my review.
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“Dad Dance” – Specky Cult

Specky Cult is the best named band in many a moon in my opinion. It makes me feel guilty for calling another lad at my school, even more moons ago, we called him Specky followed by another four let…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 14

The rather excellent new song from Guilhem is called "HangoverCure". Check out my review!
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“Hangover Cure” – Guilhelm

This new single from Montreal based singer songwriter Guilhelm has pop, punk and a slacker laid-back Weezer type vibe. A summer anthem for 2025 with a wonderfully positive “I know I’m n…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 6

On This Day, 6th August 1970, The Reading Rock Festival Was Born, Sort Of!
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On This Day The Reading Rock Festival Was Born, Sort Of!

On 6th August 1970 the 10th National Jazz, Blues and Pop four day Festival was held at Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex, England. Featuring, Family, Groundhogs, Cat Stevens, Deep Purple, Fat Mattress,…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 5

It is time for the 25th induction into the Mayhem Virgins series. This time it is my pleasure to introduce Fishing 4 Compliments. Take a read an have a listen to this fine band from Huddersfield.
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Mayhem Virgins – Fishing 4 Compliments

This is the 25th entry in the Mayhem Virgins series where we showcase artists that have never featured in these pages before. This time it is the turn of Fishing 4 Compliments’ a five-piece band fr…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Aug 3

"Circle Jerk Of Sadness" is the cracking new single from Industry Standard. Check out my review!
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“C.J.O.S. (Circle Jerk Of Sadness)” – Industry Standard

Back in April we reviewed, “BLAIR!”, Industry Standard’s debut single, we bloody loved that one, so there was a lot of excitement here at Mayhem Towers when their latest hit the w…

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wjahom.bsky.social @wjahom.bsky.social · Jul 25

"L-Shaped Couch" is the stunningly good single from Scene Queen. Check out my review.
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“L-Shaped Couch” – Scene Queen

“L‑Shaped Couch” is the fabulous new glitter ball of a single from the phenomenon that is Scene Queen. It is a stunning, pop based move away from her signature bimbocore sound. It is a delightful d…

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