The True Blood TV series, based upon Charlaine Harris’ fantastic books, was a massive hit and for very good reason. It was a sexy, smokey and thrilling piece of entertainment. It also had a fine soundtrack. The theme from the series was written and performed by Jace Everett. The instrumentals, vocals and lyrics blended perfectly […]
It might be the best vampire movie ever made. It’s certainly up there. But what stands out for many about From Dusk Till Dawn is the soundtrack. It’s smokin’ hot. One of the bands featured on it is Tito & Tarantula, a chicano rock band formed in Hollywood in 1992. They have a cameo role […]
The Eagles must rank as one of the greatest musical acts of all time. Their back catalogue is sensational. Standards such as Hotel California, Take it to The Limit, Tequila Sunrise and New Kid In Town can be heard across the world as fans try to emulate their Americano heroes. One of the most poignant […]
This rockin’ band of loons hails from the Boston area and has been thrilling audiences for decades with their high octane blend of punk rock and Irish music. They followed in the footsteps of fellow Irish-American supergroup, Black 47, but stand on their own reputation which is considerable. The line-up has changed over the years […]
This track from The Dead South is gloriously difficult to categorise. It has the sounds and vocals of a bluegrass song, the rhythm of a show-tune and the vibe of a blues or perhaps even gospel hit. It’s fantastic. The video alone is well worth the time it takes to watch. It’s simple, catchy, doesn’t […]
This classic track will be best known as the theme to the hit TV series, The Sopranos. It’s one of those songs that has it all, pace, rhythm, great instrumentals and lyrics. Amazingly, Alabama 3 are an English band founded in Brixton in 1995. Who’da thunk it? Rebel Voice recommends listening to this song whilst […]
Upon first hearing this wonderful song, Rebel Voice was convinced that it was performed by a Texan country band of tremendous talent. But no, wrong, terribly wrong. First Aid Kit are a Swedish duo of tremendous talent consisting of sisters, Klara and Johanna Söderberg. They sing like they are from Texas though; tut, tut, girls, […]
In this clip, we get to see James Blunt as he is roasted by Australian comedian, Tom Gleeson, who did a great parody of Blunt’s hit, ‘You’re Beautiful’. During his interview, the English crooner, who was a Captain in the British Army (Life Guards) gives almost as good as he gets. Rebel Voice enjoys those […]
Altan are primarily a Tír Chonaill (Donegal) band with one of the founders, Frankie Kennedy, hailing from Béal Feirste (Belfast). They are a traditional music group but with great versatility. Although first started in 1987, Altan are still going strong. Their latest album, The Gap of Dreams was released in 2018. Rebel Voice is a […]
Kris Kristofferson might well be the coolest person on the planet. Rebel Voice has long been a fan of this folk and country legend, and this song of his from his 2006 album, This Old Road, just goes to show how thoroughly decent and talented he is. Kris will be 83 on 22nd June of […]
This is a new Dublin band with great promise. This fantastic hit of theirs has a Billy Bragg vibe to it which, in Rebel Voice‘s opinion, is no bad thing. It’s great to hear confident Irish bands emerge with no pretensions to be anything other than Irish. It’s enough. Éirinn abú! If you enjoyed this, […]
Rebel Voice expects that most readers will be familiar with the James Blunt hit, You’re Beautiful. In the song, the narrator is quietly serenading a woman that he notices on public transport. He has recognised her great beauty but unfortunately she is with another man and the singer laments his misfortune not to know her […]
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