​You probably don't know the name Billy Strange, yet chances are you've heard him and he might even be in your record collection as a companion to your favorite artists. Besides this work as a session musician, he also recorded under his own name.
What is striking is that Strange cannot be pinned down to one music genre. Whether he was hired for swinging rhythm & blues and rock and roll, a light jazzy feel, country, cowboy songs or pop, Billy always carries out his task with an enormous dose of talent and craftsmanship.
With ‘Climb Aboard The Hell Train’, compiler dee jay Mark Armstrong not only pays tribute to Billy Strange, but also makes Strange's work more public.

​On ‘Cherries On The Lose, vol. 1’ we already discovered that many hits were already recorded by others long before the artist who sang them into eternity. Atomicat continues his quest on volume 2 of ‘Cherries On The Lose’. And yes, even now there are others to discover. For example, the album opens with ‘I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door’, a song that landed a very young Eddie Hodges in the charts in 1961. What few knew at the time was the fact that the Isley Brothers were the original performers.
You will discover this and much more on this compilation, which contains great songs but is also enlightening. Recommended!

​The beautiful voices, the superior songs and ditto arrangements, make that De Havilland has a ticket to a golden future with this first EP. To discover!

‘Baby Sittin’ Boogie’ may have been his biggest success, but it should be noted that the songs brought together here, which are a mix of rock and roll and pop, are well worth it. Buzz also more or less give an own direction to the covers he recorded. Nice retro album!

​I remember her last album ‘Fuck You’ as an eclectic pop/rock attempt.  These two singles emphasize her emotional strenght.  To follow up.

​The English Embassy Records was a budget label that released covers of famous hits. These vinyls were sold exclusively at the Woolworths supermarket at a lower price than the original recordings. The showpiece of Embassy was Maureen Evans. Later she managed to achieve some success through Oriole Records.
This collector, released by Jasmine, bundles Maureen's recordings that she made between 1958 and 1962 for both Embassy and Oriole. Recordings that are still worth listening to, also because of Maureen's beautiful voice. Too bad she was overshadowed in the early 1960s by the careers of a Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black. Nevertheless, this compilation is a wonderful release.

​Sun, sea, beach, holidays, terraces and fun, they are all part of the summer. A summer that will look different this year, due to Covid-19. For some a disappointment, others try to make the best of enjoying those exceptional months. Something that will certainly help you to get through these times is the collector ‘Good Old Summer Time’ published by Bear Family Records. Pop, rock ‘n’ roll, mambo, surf and a lot more……!
‘Good Old Summer Time’ turns your ‘vacation’ into an unforgettable ‘staycation’, which will inevitably lead to a real party. Enjoy! Highly recommended!

​Just like volume 1 in this catchy 'Pajama Party' serie, volume 2 is also definitely recommended for pajama and other parties ......!

​Happy funky songs with a lot of humor will definitely ring a bell to all fans of Joost The Vanished Dutchman.  Very accessible album as a teaser for new listeners, but the advanced listener will prefer earlier work.

​This second album is a surprising introduction for me with this artist. 

​Now Marc Ysaye has just released his first solo album. In the studio he was surrounded by Marcus Weymaere on drums, Christophe Pons on guitar and bass player Loris Tils. Six of the nine songs were co-written with Christophe Pons. Two songs are written by Piet Goddaer (Ozark Henry) and the album also contains the track "Bitter Creek", a rare Eagles song. The sound is surrounded by handsome rock tunes and light-hearted pop songs.

‘A Woman Knows’ just blow me away and after a few songs I fell in love, just like she did, with her music. Watch out for this Danish lady! She’s great!

I do not take into account who is now entitled to claim the title ‘Twistin’ King’. Should Jack Hammer not be eligible for this, then this compilation released by Jasmine does prove that Jack's repertoire should not be inferior to that of other ‘twisters’.

​A collection of 5 different tracks, showing the different aspects of the band.

​Nice compilation of most of all instrumental rock 'n' roll, pop and surf songs, recorded by the British The John Barry Seven in the late fifties and early sixties.

​Joseph Parsons had a hard life but with his clear voice and beautiful rockmelodies, he can concur with the most famous rockbands.

​Beware of the retro sound, you will dream away to a better and more quiet world.  Are you ready to discover how it could be?

​Love these guys. Their music makes me happy and the complexity is well-balanced. Progrock with soft rock influences for a larger fanbase.

Ralpoh Molina really is a gifted vocalist and songwriter. With love he inspires modesty. Enjoy!

​The sophomore EP from singer-songwriter Donna Zed contains 5 new poppy tracks. 

​Again a great album from The Vanished Dutchman, JoosTVD.  Beside his ‘classic’ funky beats, you will find a few crazy cabaret tunes. How nice music can be!

​A debut EP from a Dutch pop singer-songwriter with hints of soul, jazz and funk. 

​How honest and beautiul can someone play and sing.  A delight listening to her sensitive voice!

The sound of the Edmonton-based band King of Foxes is musically polished. Olivia Street, original and colorful lyrics are therefore hyperbolized with a lot of polychrome musical arrangements. The band is leaving the Indie rock scene here and is basically basing themselves on some pop-tinged songs.

​Marvellous eclectic album from this Belgian dinosaur. Listen to the first six songs and you will be surprised about his artistic talent!