WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month September 2024

It’s been a long time since I wrote an ‘Album of the Month’ post. The last few months have been incredibly taxing on my overall wellbeing; I am learning to recognise the warning signs of when I need a break, and overall, not to beat myself up when I am not being “productive”. For nearly … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month September 2024

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: My Day With Battle Born

The latest BATTLE BORN single 'Magic and Steel' has been out for a few days, and it’s receiving a high amount of praise from fans across the world. I feel incredibly grateful that I was able to head down to the video shoot of this single a few months back, and watching the video brings … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: My Day With Battle Born

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month April 2024

I am currently coming out of the tail end of burnout and starting to feel like myself again. It lasted for a couple of months meaning there are some albums I have missed, one of them being LEAH's latest release, The Glory and the Brave. I first came across LEAH in 2019 through her release … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month April 2024

Lotty’s Album Of The Month: March 2024

NorthTale - Eternal Flame I have heard the name NORTHTALE around the Power Metal circuit on and off over the past couple of years; but it was only this month I got to experience their sound for the very first time. They were the main support act for LEAVES' EYES on their tour and before … Continue reading Lotty’s Album Of The Month: March 2024

Lotty’s Album Of The Month: February 2024

Dominum - Hey Living People It's been a slow start getting back into Rock Out Stand Out; usually after the festive period, I am pretty much ready to go. Due to a hectic time over this period and lots of stuff happening afterwards both good and bad, it's great to be writing again and getting … Continue reading Lotty’s Album Of The Month: February 2024

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Singles 2023

There were some brilliant singles this year; whether they were promoting the latest release or an upcoming one, here are my top ten singles of the year. 10. The Picturebooks - Masquerade The vast sounds from Home Is A Heartache in 2017 drew me to THE PICTUREBOOKS. Their latest album The Major, Minor Collective made … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Singles 2023

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Albums of 2023

This year has brough forth many changes for me, all within the last six months. One thing that has been consistent for me is the great music that helps me keep focused and stay grounded. What I have loved about this year that the majority of releases that have been my favourite albums are ones … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top Ten Albums of 2023

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month – October 2023

Blackbriar - A Dark Euphony I usually like to pick a Halloween-esque album for October's album of the month and I have a great one to share with you all. The month had barely begun when I came across BLACKBRIAR's latest album A Dark Euphony. I first came across the gothic, symphonic metal troupe in … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month – October 2023