Andy Little
Started out musically educated by the following: John Peel, Tommy Vance Friday Night Rock Show, Alice’s Restaurant, Pirate Rock Radio, friends and older brothers record collections, and the music papers/mags of the time, Sounds, NME, Melody Maker, Kerrang, Metal Forces. Going out into the wider world and spending too much time in numerous record shops including, Shades, Downtown (especially the second hand section upstairs), and what seemed like the endless amount of stores in Camden and Central London. Then there are the countless gigs, and festivals. Even excursions into own musical attempts as a guitarist with The Kirsty Injection, Way Hey Hey, and laughably as a drummer in Trad Arr, albeit very briefly. Favourite genres and sub-genres: Rock, Metal, Doom, Stoner, Thrash, Psychedelic, Americana, Blues, Indie, Punk, Soul, Singer-songwriter, and a whole lot more besides, in-between, and further afield. And, after scribbling duties for the now defunct This is not a Scene, I have the privilege and pleasure to continue this musical adventure writing for Echoes and Dust.
Articles by Andy Little
If any further evidence was needed, this album not only confirms, but enhances whole heartedly, that Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard are musically a match for their inspiring band name. ‘Y Proffwyd Dwyll’ is gloriously heavy in sound, and majestic in scope. – By Andy Little
Crobot come at you with an all knowing mischievous grin and a wink to confidently charm, seduce, and worm their way into your musical soul, while flying into orbit in a funky rock-et. – By Andy Little
Welsh monolithic crushing doomsters Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard are all set to release their new excellent second record ‘Y Proffwyd Dwyll’ at the end of September. Andy Little caught up with guitarist Paul Davies to find out more.
This album furthers the claim that the Thee Oh Sees are probably one of the most vital bands currently in circulation at the moment. – By Andy Little
Andy Little saw The Midnight Ghost Train and XII Boar at The Black Heart in London. “Tonight was a blast watching two bands who know how to rock with passion, zeal, and conviction.”
‘Lady In Gold’ sounds like a natural transformation and has indeed converted me into the Blues Pills thumbs up brigade. – By Andy Little
With the re-release of ‘The MCA Albums 1973-1975’, Andy Little dives into Budgie’s legacy as the hard rock and proto-metal powerhouse of the 70’s and 80’s.
Teri Gender Bender from Le Butcherettes kindly took time out to happily answer Andy Little’s questions on a diverse range of topics for Echoes and Dust.
The enjoyment of this record and, indeed band, will probably rest on your view and ultimately taste of how far you want your Led Zeppelin fix provided by someone else other than Jimmy Paige and the boys. – By Andy Little
The mood and tone is positively mellow, content, and upbeat in a laid back manner so one can be easily swept away by its beautiful guitar harmonies. And it boasts some of the best effortlessly sounding intricate guitar playing and interplay you will hear all year. Being lost has never sounded so good. By Andy Little
Crobot is coming over to Europe this month and shall be unleashing their second album pencilled in for an Autumn release on Nuclear Blast Records. Andy Little caught up with vocalist Brandon Yeagley who kindly reveals what to expect at the live shows, the bespoke new album, and a whole lot more.
Andy Little went to see Evil Blizzard at The Lexington. “A band who know exactly what they are doing regarding stage presence, theatrics, and creating a fully enhanced blistering mesh of varying music genres, which ultimately never distracts from an Evil Blizzard sound and look all of its own.”
Andy Little saw thrash metal legends Metal Church at The Camden Underworld with support by Belgium’s Bliksem. “A high degree of heavy metal prowess throughout.”
Raging Speedhorn are back and are close to release their new album ‘Lost Ritual. Andy Little caught up with guitarist Jim Palmer, who reveals all about the reformation, the making of the new album, the state of current extreme metal/hardcore music, and more besides.
Andy Little was at this year’s edition of Desertfest London. “It was a great pleasure again, attending Desertfest. Its well organised layout, close community feel, friendly atmosphere, makes this a special annual event.”
It is an exhaustive pleasure to immerse yourself in this colourful, inventive, exhilarating album hearing a band collectively in tune, bustling with imaginative musical ideas. This album hails a record, and band, to get excited about. By Andy Little
A commendable portrait of the many facets of Psychedelia and should please both the expert and an apprentice who wants to er…. expand their musical mind, in equal measure. Basically, each disc is expertly and caringly sequenced and ordered, so it successfully blends all the variety of styles, genres, to allow it to be a case of just put them on and let your listening senses be caressed. By Andy Little
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard guitarist Paul Davies talks to Andy Little about the band’s beginnings, influences, current album, future gigs, and new album.
Andy Little went to the sixth edition of Doom Over London to see some great bands, good beers and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
Black Mountain has returned with an album that has Pink Floyd and King Crimson hovering around their orbit. They produced a fine return, and that should be welcomed. – By Andy Little
Black Moth return to live action during the Easter Bank holiday for the Doom Over London Festival. Andy Little caught up with bassist Dave Vachon to chat about forthcoming plans and general happenings in the Moth camp.
