Sometimes you hear a band and fall in love with them instantly. It happened to me when I heard The Black Angels debut album "Passover" playing in my local Fopp shop. The band's 4th album "Indigo Meadow" is imminent, but for now enjoy the video for the single from it "Don't Play With Guns." It's American psychedelia at its very best. I hope the band will play a few dates here in the UK. Check out their website at http://theblackangels.com/
I don't have much enthusiasm for "tribute bands", but in the case of The Ramonas, I am happy to make an exception. After all, we will never see The Ramones again, and this British all-girl tribute act is simply irresistible. They are fun, fun, fun and genuine fans of the originals. I've been trying to see them for a while, but an upcoming gig near where I live gives me the chance at last! Check out the numerous videos on the band's site at http://www.ramonas.co.uk/index.htmand see whether they're playing near you.
