Twinkle and the Sluts - Sluttier than Thou EP

I was very excited to open an email from an upcoming female fronted punk rock band named Twinkle and The Sluts linking me to some samples of their songs. Hearing the songs from their debut EP Sluttier Than Thou, their edgy strong guitar riffs immediately draws the listener in and lead vocalist Twinkle has a very distinct unique voice that I have not heard in this particular genre of rock before. The music has some elements of older punk rock groups in terms of edgy and plain dirty rock that I definitely think will be very well received by audiences in the UK and worldwide; I think Twinkle and the Sluts will definitely bring classic edgy punk rock back for many future generations. I hope to hear more from them in the future and I hope they visit Southampton sometime.

Tuomaslotte rating:  TTTTT
For fans of Blondie and Juilette and the Licks

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Daniel Leigh - My Little Eye EP

London born singer/songwriter Daniel Leigh has become quite a star in the music scene on the southern coast of England; as well as writing and performing his own songs in diverse genres of music, he also fronts hard rock band New Device and teaches at Newbury Rock School. Having heard of his solo material at various acoustic sets around Southampton I was excited when I heard he was to release a solo EP, that is available to pre-order now. Opening track We'll Be Lovers Tonight was a great choice to open this magical EP with; I am very familiar with that song since it was the first solo song I had heard by Dan. However it sounded different to how I have heard it in the past, previously the recording had a more electronic beat to it but here it sounds a lot softer that I think works incredibly well. The single on the album The End Of Hope (Is A Long Way To Go) surprised me the most on this EP; I have only heard Dan's voice and the acoustic guitar so hearing the string arrangements in the first verse took me by surprise entirely and it really adds a beautiful element to the track. Overall a wonderful debut EP;  it contains fantastic songs where Daniel Leigh's distinct voice and lyrical skills are heard throughout. 

Tuomaslotte rating:  TTTTT

Stand out tracks:  We'll Be Lovers Tonight, Free Flow and The End Of Hope (Is A Long Way To Go)

You can pre-order your copy of the EP today by clicking here

Release The Bats - Nighty Night EP

This band were recommended by drummer Matt Oliver from Jettblack and had been meaning to listen to their EP for a while. Finding some time in my busy uni life I bought it today; first off I have to say the name of the EP is brilliant, original and no other band has used it before. They give off a very dark vibe through their music and with it getting closer to Halloween I believe this music will fit in perfectly. I personally think these guys did a fantastic job with their debut EP, definitely gives us the jist of what this band are all about.

For fans of The 69 Eyes and Dommin

Tuomaslotte Rates:  TTTT

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Graces Collide - Make Your Move EP

Hello everyone; here in the UK it's bank holiday where most of us are inclined to kick back and relax, so for a bank holiday treat I am writing about an EP called Make Your Move. It's by a Brighton based hard rock four piece known as Graces Collide; sounding like a mixture between Alter Bridge and Stone Sour these guys keep the high reputation the south coast of England has for fantastic upcoming rock bands. This EP is fanatastic and hope these guys keep up the great work; maybe a gig in Southampton sometime.

For fans of Alter Bridge and Stone Sour

Also should let you know I'm moving to a new place on Thursday and won't have internet for a month at the most (or until we get broadband for the place). So you may see very little or no posts in September; makes me sad, love keeping you guys up to date with the music stuff I come across.

Find Grace's Collide on Facebook and MySpace

In Darklight - In Darklight EP

Well well it seems like yesterday since I saw these guys for the very first time performing at The Soul Cellar in Southampton as a support act for London hard rockers New Device; I signed to their mailing list and didn't look back. Since their excellent debut Dying To Confess, Andover alternative/experimental rock trio In Darklight do work their magic fingers on the music industry and I am very happy to be reviewing their brand new self titled EP. It includes some favourites of mine that I have heard at their many live shows I have seen; Break, I just love the upbeat bounciness that puts the biggest smile on my face and Slaves, the melody is very catchy and it has a brilliant foot tapping beat. Anyways I can honestly say that this new EP from the boys was definitely worth the wait; a sign of them progressing into the music industry. Cannot wait to see them at Clapham Grand in London on 19th August; click here to buy a ticket and other In Darklight merchandise.

Stand out tracks: Slaves, Break and Quickfire

Find In Darklight on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Soundcloud, LastFM, Reverbnation and their official website