ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 2023

We now present the final playlist of the year. It's a mixture of Lotty and Martin's choices of their top albums and singles of the year. There are also some Christmas themed songs within there too. Martin's choices include SCAR SYMMETRY, MYSTFALL, KAMELOT and PROMETHIUM. Lotty's choices include MYKUR, EXIT EDEN, NANOWAR OF STEEL and … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST: December 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

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – July/August 2023

Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of the ROSO playlist. This month, we have new music from AMARANTHE, WINTERSTORM, and FREEDOM CALL.  First, let’s talk singles. Perhaps the most popular single on this playlist you’ve undoubtedly had on repeat is AMARANTHE’S Damnation Flame. The video is a throwback to the band’s more symphonic routes, … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – July/August 2023

SINGLE REVIEW: Negatory Effect – The Dirt (Will Become My Home)

Does black metal meshed with dance sound intriguing to you? Of course it does and you can hear this in NEGATORY EFFECT's brand new single The Dirt (Will Become My Home). Whilst the band have been around since 2020, they came onto my radar very recently. Due to the wonderfully weird catchiness of their latest … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Negatory Effect – The Dirt (Will Become My Home)

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 1

In the words of BON JOVI, we're half way there. You know what that means, it's time to reveal what albums have made my year so far. In fact, there have been so many great releases that it seemed logical to do this post in two parts. I am revealing these in the order they … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 1

ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – JUNE 2023 PRIDE HISTORY MONTH

Happy Pride Month to you all. This month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the songs about different aspects of it.  As many of you know, the message of Rock Out Stand Out is to stand out and be yourself whilst rocking out. The songs on this playlist reflect the real-life experiences of our favourite musicians … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – JUNE 2023 PRIDE HISTORY MONTH

WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Albums Of The Month – March 2023

Well, this has been a first for me. Being so stumped between two albums to choose between for my album of the month. They are both completely different styles of music yet both contain a portfolio of brilliantly put together ear worms and I have found myself going back to these albums repeatedly. In fact, … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Albums Of The Month – March 2023

“Musically, it’s this weird and wonderful mind”

NEGATORY EFFECT have released their latest album Never Trust A Tuesday; it's a brilliant record for encouraging someone to embrace the unknown and go out of their comfort zone. Rock Out Stand Out's Lotty Whittingham spoke to Jethro and Lokisson about their sound, the album, mental health and who they would take to Ibiza. Here's … Continue reading “Musically, it’s this weird and wonderful mind”

ALBUM REVIEW: Negatory Effect – Never Trust A Tuesday

Imagine something so non-sensical yet so organised. It’s impossible to do right but what if I told you that there was a band that could provide an audio version of this? The band in question are NEGATORY EFFECT and the best way to describe their music is organised chaos. Bits and pieces that shouldn’t work … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Negatory Effect – Never Trust A Tuesday