Don Dokken Solitary (Expanded Reissue) Deadline Music It was 2008 when Don Dokken first released Solitary. A decline in music sales and distribution were in full swing shifting markets. Perhaps that is why it was first decided to have the CD [...]
HE SEES YOU WHEN YOU’RE SLEEPING, HE KNOWS WHEN YOU ROCK! A SPILL MAGAZINE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE TOP 2019 CHRISTMAS RELEASES Christmas music is very subjective as there is usually a great deal of emotion tied to the songs. I remember my [...]
BAT! Bat Music For Bat People Cleopatra Records BAT! explain their signature “batrock” as a variety of rockabilly, punk, horrorpunk, surf, and rock ‘n’ roll, which is well represented on their 20-song debut album Bat Music for Bat People. Right [...]
Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Live At The Chicago Theatre Cleopatra Records In 2018, Todd Rundgren reunited with former members of Utopia and began a tour that took him and his band on the road for an extensive tour. The tour was a success, both [...]
FOREVER THE INDIVIDUALIST A CONVERSATION WITH ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME NOMINEE TODD RUNDGREN Todd Rundgren is really one of rock’s elites. He has transformed music through his writing, performing and production. He started in 1967 with the [...]
INTO THE VOID A CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK BLÜMEL OF HOLYGRAM Holygram is a new band, based in Cologne, Germany. They formed in 2015, but have only recently released their debut album, Modern Cults. The band consists of Patrick Blümel (vocals), [...]
JINGLE BELL! JINGLE BELL! JINGLE BELL ROCK! A SPILL MAGAZINE BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE TOP 2018 CHRISTMAS RELEASES Well, it is that time of year again. Trees are going up, stores are being decorated, streets are all lit up and the release new [...]
Holygram Modern Cults Cleopatra Records Holygram formed in 2015 and consists of Patrick Blümel (vocals), Sebastian Heer (drums), Marius Lansing (guitars), Pilo Lenger (synthesizers) and Bennett Reimann (bass). Modern Cults is their debut album, [...]
Various Artists A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute Cleopatra Records Sitting here, listening to prog rock and considering the redundancy in the phrase “self-indulgent wank-fest”. But wait – what’s that sound? How does a music producer [...]
Martin Barre Road Less Travelled Cleopatra Records Martin Barre was the lead guitarist for Jethro Tull from 1968 until 2003, with The Jethro Tull Christmas Album being the last studio album he worked on for Jethro Tull, even though he only [...]
THE FUTURE IS WHAT IT USED TO BE A CONVERSATION WITH DEREK SHARP (D#) OF THE GUESS WHO In 1958 Chad Allan formed Allan and the Silvertones, by 1962 they had become Chad Allen and the Reflections, featuring Allan (lead vocals and guitar), Bob [...]
NEVILLE & SUGARY STAPLE – RUDE REBELS A Spill Exclusive Album Premiere Today brings the release of the first joint album between ska legend Neville Staple and his wife Sugary Staple (real name Christine). Named ‘Rude Rebels’, Cleopatra [...]
The Guess Who The Future Is What It Used To Be Cleopatra Records The Guess Who IS still the Guess Who only because this 2.0 version has drummer Garry Peterson, the only founding member. Perhaps for a moment, before passing judgment, one must [...]
Astari Nite Midnight Conversations Cleopatra Records Rock has always had the tendency for nostalgic retrospection and expressing modern concerns in a way that resonates with past musical cultures. This is especially true in recent years, where [...]
Searmanas Searmanas Cleopatra Records Searmanas is a word that is derived from Gaelic, and it means ceremony or ceremonial. It is the perfect name for this artist. The debut album, Searmanas, has a feeling of official ceremony, an album that is [...]
Poptone Poptone LP Cleopatra Records Poptone is one half of Bauhaus or two thirds of Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets, you can decide your reference point. The truth is Poptone is a new band featuring Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins (both from [...]
Rat Scabies P.H.D. (Prison, Hospital, Debt) Cleopatra Records It is hard to believe, but it has been forty years since the Damned released their debut album, Damned Damned Damned. Rat Scabies (born Christopher John Millar) was of course, the [...]
Xentrifuge Desensitized Parallels Cleopatra Records Hailing from the New York underground music scene are Xentrifuge – a duo comprised of Chris X and Lisa Hellen delivering raw industrial/aggrotech sounds to assault the senses with their latest [...]
Duran Duran (Featuring Andy Wickett) Girls On Film 1979 Demo EP Cleopatra Records Pressed on bright red vinyl, Cleopatra Records has released Duran Duran Girls on Film 1979 Demo EP featuring original frontman Andy Wickett (a.k.a. Fane) on [...]
Todd Rundgren @ St. George Theatre, Staten Island November 25, 2017 The St. George Theatre in Staten Island is a superior venue. Not too big, great acoustics, affordable ticket prices, affordable refreshments and a landmarked, i.e. historic, [...]
SPILL EXCLUSIVE MIX ASTARI NITE Astari Nite has released a new EP entitled Dreams of Majesty (Cleopatra/Danse Macabre). Their sound is a mix of new wave and post punk. Formed in 2008 after years of internalized ideas and melodies, the band [...]
Todd Rundgren White Knight Cleaopatra Records Todd Rundgren, the renowned singer/songwriter, recording artist, and producer, has released what may well be one of his best recordings to date with White Knight. Offering up a generous 15-track set [...]
Bestial Mouths – Heartless A Spill Exclusive Album Premiere Pooling together a diverse group of influences, Bestial Mouths present a raw, synth-driven energy propelled by singer Lynette Cerezo’s powerful vocals. Often likened to Diamanda [...]
VOWWS STREAM FULL THE GREAT SUN LP ON DANGEROUS MINDS Announce West Coast Shows: New LP Out On Cleopatra Records VOWWS share their new album The Great Sun today via Dangerous Minds for a short time only. The album was produced by Kevin McMahon [...]
