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Live Reviews

Live Review: The Holy Smokes, The Baroque & Michael Barker @ Sneaky Pete’s 14/03/17

(L-R: Michael Barker, The Holy Smokes, The Baroque) Photos: Beth M Cameron  Words: The Captain It’s another Tuesday night in Edinburgh. It’s cold and raining, so what better place to be than inside helping The Holy Smokes celebrate the release of their new EP! First up is Michael Barker, who introduces himself and says he’ll be playing a mixture of covers and original songs. He … Continue reading Live Review: The Holy Smokes, The Baroque & Michael Barker @ Sneaky Pete’s 14/03/17

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record review

Single Review: Love Her by The Holy Smokes

The Holy Smokes are back with a very short but super sweet single. Not like chocolate sweet, but more like a super awesome Ric Flair “WOOOOOO!” sweet. This single seems to follow on perfectly from the songs on their debut E.P No Romance. It’s fast paced, with gravely and raw vocals layered fabulously over the top. They seem to have their own style nailed which, to me, … Continue reading Single Review: Love Her by The Holy Smokes

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E.P Review: No Romance by The Holy Smokes

Words: The Captain To sum up the debut E.P from The Holy Smokes in one word: BRAW! For a debut album, these guys have done so well. They mix it up with fast paced rock songs and slightly slower, possibly even ambient sounding, tracks. My favourite track of the E.P has to be Track No#4 “Liar”. It stands out from the rest, with everything so … Continue reading E.P Review: No Romance by The Holy Smokes

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