pMad has an album..."Who Why Were What"

Getting to know pMad...

 Paul Dillon is a solo artist called pMad is based in Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland

Paul has been in bands The Suicidal Dufflecoats, Starve the Barber to now being a member of The Greeting & his solo project pMad.

His debut album 'Who Why Where What' was recently released worldwide on cd and as a download.

Recorded the album in the middle of a pandemic and it is created in collaboration with Ireland (Zedakube Recording), Germany (Protonaut Studio) & Mexico (Elith Mastering Labs) without ever being in the same room together.

 There is the influence of The Mission / Killing Joke and the sound of Post-Punk and a bit of New Wave in there – There’s even Bauhaus, Blondie, Cabaret Voltaire, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Waterglass and The Horatii & the bass-led sound of the Sisters Of Mercy, and the puckish sense of humor of The Cure on ‘Except Me’. Bits of Joy Division in the vocal performances as well as The Undertones in the phrasing of the singing & so many more!! Some might say!

 pMad singles ‘Who Am I’, ‘Medicine’, ‘Broken’, ‘Horror’, ‘Sisters’, ‘Youth’ and ‘Except Me’ has now got radio plays worldwide in over 80 countries and his debut album is getting critical acclaim. The album and tracks have been played on many national radio stations, #1 in many Indie Charts and Top 10 and 25 in lots of charts in the UK, USA and worldwide in songs of the year compilations.


LINKS:

https://linktr.ee/pMadtheband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Aa4yRuvDQBCj7o0uip3fW 

https://www.youtube.com/c/pmadtheband
https://www.facebook.com/pMadtheband/
https://twitter.com/pmadtheband
https://www.instagram.com/pmadtheband/
https://www.tiktok.com/@pmadtheband
https://soundcloud.com/pmadtheband

The review..."Who Why Were What" The Album

This Album has 13 tracks on it. I'll be reviewing two of the one's I like the best.. So lets get to it!!

The first track that I'll be reviewing is actually the first track "Who Am I" This song starts out with an amazing bass line...that leads to the guitars and vocals. The vocals start out singing.."Woo H ooh...then he sings "Why Do You Bring Me Down, Why Do You Leave Me Bound, Your Living A Lie" as to state a broken relationship or situation gone sour. This track has outstanding effects played in the background similar to the Cure. the percussion is brilliant with pounding drums that sucks you into the song and gets you bobbing your head. All through this track the bass is just pumping, sounds absolutely outstanding. I can't stress that enough. You readers have to check this track out. It is a rocking track.

The second track I'll be reviewing is..." I Am." This Track is absolutely great and kinda controversial. Again it starts out with an amazing bass line along with a guitar that sounds like Joy Division. This track is about how other's see your sexuality. The vocals start out stating...."You would see me as you want to, life see me as they want to, I am a boy, and I am a girl." a bit controversial as I said before but, you readers get to hear the other side of the coin. later in the track pMad sings..."I Am A Straight Boy, I Am A Gay Boy." That's in your face reality of how the other side of the coin... lives their life every day in today's society, no matter where you live. latter in the track he also states.."I Am Me" telling the listener who this person relates him or herself personally. This track is bold and taboo in today's society, but, pMad puts it out there. Readers give it a listen, see how the other side of the coin feels about how they feel about themselves plus, how society sees them.

In conclusion, I really liked this Album. I liked the honesty and in your face truth about sexuality and troubled relationships. Tracks that are bold and not for the faint of the heart. This is an album about real life situations that nobody wants to talk about because it is considered taboo. I must say it is straight forward in your face topics. But, I respect that in your face tracks about life and all that life has in it. Hats off pMad for making this amazing album.


Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic

The Darren Holland Project new single Featuring JenCat ..... "Planet Pain"

Who is the DHP?  Well, here is what Darren Holland has to say.

The DHP is a husband and wife duo from Kansas City, Missouri.

 I'll tell you that we are a team, but I am the writer. My wife Cheryl gets the pleasure of being woken up at 2 am because I feel I have come up with something cool, and she listens. Cheryl is the one I trust to put her voice, her style, musicianship, and her mark into the sound that we call the DHP.

On all platforms, the song  Planet Pain will be released on January 1st, 2023. Planet Pain is about the struggle of mental health, addiction, and going through this world without falling apart. We are sending the radio edit version. It features the powerful vocals of JenCat, and she has a mean growl for sure!

 Oh, and lyrically I write about life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I write the story of everyone I know, everyone I meet, and some I miss. I write about the sex, the drugs, and the mental issues we all have at times. So my stories can be viewed differently by each person who listens and whom it touches.

Band Line Up:
Darren Holland: Guitar, Bass, Keys, Ukulele, and Vocals.
 Cheryl Holland: Keys, Harmonica, Drums and Percussion, and Vocals.
JetCat-Planet Pain
Andy Oxman: Producer and Mitch Critchon (Planet Pain)

Links Here:
https://linktr.ee/thedarrenhollandproject

The review... "Planet Pain"

Planet Pain starts out with a guitar  that sound as if they were soaring all around you. next  the drums and bass comes in  with this pounding jaw dropping intro. Then JenCat comes in to sing.."Welcome Here To Planet Pain.. Hope I never come again!" as if the listener just arrived to that destination with regrets that they are there. The break is really amazing walls of guitars, bass and drums while JenCat sings. The sound of this band is just out of this world.

Later in the lyrics JenCat sings "Some Things Never Change." and he is so right with all that is going on in this world today. The track ends as it began with a soaring guitar that fades.

In conclusion, This band has a unique sound. A sound that draws you into the lyrics that is telling a story that perhaps everyone can relate to at least once in their life. The Darren Holland Project makes tracks about real world events from all walks of life. The ups and the downs of life. This is a band that I relate to and I hope you readers will give this track a listen you might find that some of JenCat's lyrics just might hit home with you too.

Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic  

Caitlin McCarthy ...."When Angels Fall" A Beautiful Charity track For Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

A Message from Caitlin McCarthy  and the band. This is what they have to tell the world...

 Earlier this year Caitlin and her Mum Joanne were contacted by Tyler Campbell of Friday’s Charity via his family friend Jo Alcock who is a member of Arthur’s Charity CIO. Jo Alcock being a member of Arthur’s Charity & personal friend of Bernie Dixon, member of the family of Arthur Labino-Hughes. Caitlin was asked if she could write on the song in loving memory of their cherished young cousin. Jo created the idea as she is aware music is eternal, it would give Arthur his voice back & it would be a tremendous tribute to little Arthur and his family.

Arthur from Solihull was a 6-year-old boy with dreams of being a football player, with a love of superheroes and with a Superpower Smile that he shared with everyone he met. He was described by his family as a warm-hearted boy that included everyone around him. Arthur was so sadly let down by every organization that was made aware of him.

 Arthur died at the age of 6 from an un-survivable head injury. Arthur & his father had moved into the partners home throughout lockdown. Arthur’s cousins and family have created a Charity in Tribute to their Little boy with a Superpower Smile.
The Charity that now has a face book following of 1.2k members is called Arthur’s Angels CIO. Arthur’s voice was not heard in the right way by organizations around him as he moved through an incredibly difficult time in his new home with his father & his father’s partner. There were clear opportunities identified for Arthur to have received support, these were missed, and Arthur died on the 17 June 2020.
Arthur’s story shocked the world & Arthur, who died thinking no one loved him, touched the hearts of thousands of people who responded with so much love & compassion.
This is a song in Tribute to Arthur and to give him a voice for his Charity to create opportunities for positive change within all the areas that failed him. What happened to Arthur should never happen to another child.
Please buy Arthur’s tribute song to create funds for his Charity. Arthur’s Charity aims to support vulnerable children and to push for positive changes in our society, around processes and organizations that failed him.
Child abuse is everyone’s concern, and we must put a stop to opportunities for it to happen. Please help us give Arthur his voice back. For all the Children who have left this earth to soon at the hands of Child Abuse and for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Pre-save here: https://lnk.to/whenangelsfall

The Review..."When Angels Fall"

When Angels Falls, starts out with a beautiful piano solo while Caitlin McCarthy sings in a gentle heart warming voice, that gives you the chills right off the bat. This track is just absolutely beautiful. As she sings a song for Arthur the boy who passed not knowing anyone ever loved him. She sings..."Listen Up To The Sound You Hear... Calling Loud from all". then she sings... how the sounds are coming from far and near. As the song goes along Caitlin voice pulls on all your heart strings and you get drawn into the sentiment that is being told about this little boy who never new anyone really loved him. Now Caitlin is telling the world about this wonderful boy. As the track progress's guitars are introduced strumming gently along side Caitlin's voice with violins, bass and percussion. At this point your just about in tears as Caitlin sings. The track ends as gentle as it began with Caitlin wonderful voice and the sound of a  piano playing softly.

In conclusion, This is just about the most beautiful track coming from a very talented Caitlin McCarthy singing for a boy that passed at age 6. She tells the world from her heart how this boy is loved by all near or far, all that hears the message of this track. People this is a charity track for all children like Arthur. Please Pre-save and give to this cause. Children are our future we should all protect them from whatever situation that child could be in. Child abuse needs to stop, and we need to learn to love one another, starting with our children for a better world that we all live in. Help end Child abuse. 

Single will be out December 16, so look out for this one, it's a tear jerker. 

Article/Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic

Gone Savage has a single coming..... "Icon Of Today"

Let's get to know Gone Savage in their own words, this is what they have to say.

Gone Savage are an originals only UK rock band formed from former members of Sweet Sin, Sam Thunder and Dare.   

ABOUT - We would describe our music as Rock with a modern melodic feel, together with a hard edge and tight under belly! All tracks are accompanied by soaring melodies and up to 4part harmonies. The touring line-up consists of Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Guitar and Lead Vocal, with all members singing backing vocals. Live sets incorporate audio and visual effects to supplement the live audio.
 
LIVE – Not currently gigging but…Previous performances included Stage2 at HRH AOR6, which was met with great enthusiasm from both the people attending and the gathered media. We were also invited to perform an acoustic set for VIP’s and press for HRH.

LOCATION - Based in and around Manchester UK, our current fan base is predominately North West England / North Wales.
 
INTEREST - In the UK we have a loyal following within the rock record company / journalist community, with the likes of Hard Rock Hell, AOR Underground, Powerplay Magazine, Classic rock radio, Fireworks, Manic Mosh, Steelheart records Italy and many others taking a genuine interest in what we do.

RADIO - We are currently on rotation on over 100 national and internet stations globally. We have been invited in for acoustic live sessions, on air interviews and have several live audio / videos of our acoustic versions which are available by request. Also we are able to do specific radio ID’s and tags for you.

RELEASES – Friday 1st November 2019 marked the start of a new era for Gone Savage with the release of a new track BULLETPROOF and accompanying Lyric video. The follow up single, ‘LOUDER THAN THE SUN’ was released on February 7th 2020 and as part of special re-release, ‘LOVE CAUGHT ME OUT’ was remixed and remastered with Will Glover back on lead vocals and dropped on the 25th September 2020 as our last single!

The debut album, PastLife was released May 2022 to much acclaim from reviewers and media alike!
The band has a long history with previous contributors including Vinny Burns ( Dare) James Marsh (Resurrection EP – lead and rhythm guitars and lead vocals) and Andy Halliwell (Sweet Sin) together with the original drummer James Ross (Also Ex Dare).
Currently the band line up: Ian Salpekar and Will Glover with guests musicians brought in to cover live work. All writing and production is done in house by Will and Ian.

Links:
Website – https://www.gonesavageband.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gonesavageuk/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZC6gwzJP1aZglAYClmnobw?view_as=subscriber
Twitter - https://twitter.com/GoneSavageband
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gone.savage/

The review...."Icon Of Today"

The track starts off with a phone being dialed, and someone on the other end says "Hello" which introduces a wall of guitars clean and crisp with distortion along with heart pumping drums. The vocalist comes is singing, "Sleep Now, Because I'll be awake...Watching over you" later in the track the vocalist states that that he has become an" Icon Of Today" breaking all the rules, but he didn't choose to be that way and he states how he cant live with out this person I'm assuming is a love interest from the earlier lyrics from the beginning of the track.

Wow, the guitars are just phenomenal in this track very melodic. The drummer and bass player are just outstanding, they will definitely get your head bobbing. This track ends with the phone just making that sound when the line is busy, how brilliant to end the track as it started, on the phone.

In conclusion,  I just love the sound of this band. with their crisp heart pumping guitars and rhythm. And the lyrics make you feel like you are a part of the story line. You anticipate what the vocalist is going to say next. Readers if you want to just rock out, this is the band to do it with. They are an out of this world rock band that will definitely get you moving.

Review by: SchizoFranic
Link: https://linktr.ee/SchizoFranic