Alan Brown

Alan Brown

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

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – KOKO

When we saw The Lottery Winners for the first time in November 2022 at ‘The Barras’ supporting indie rockers The Reytons, we knew we were watching a band that had something special. Now the band release their new album 'KOKO', once again proving they're the real deal.
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ALBUM REVIEW: HotWax – Hot Shock

Hastings-via-Brighton alternative rock trio HotWax have released debut album 'Hot Shock', one that we've been anticipating for a while after seeing them live on three occasions in 2024.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

When New Jersey singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten released her debut album 'Because I Was In Love' way back in 2009 she was in complete charge, but step forward to 2025 and her eighth album release is a collaborative effort with three other bands members, all playing a big part. Van Etten describes the scene when rehearing for a tour in the desert: “For the first time in my life I asked the band if we could just jam. Words that have never come out of my mouth – ever!” Within an hour they had come up with two songs and, as they say, the rest is history.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Heartworms – Glutton For Punishment

We discovered Heartworms in July 2024, when we covered their set down at the River Stage during TRNSMT Festival. Her debut album, 'Glutton For Punishment', explores broken families, broken relationships and the unpleasantness of wars. Here's what we thought of the nine-track record...
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