Articles by Phoebe Flys

"In among the messy tangle of human souls, Rival Sons prove there is always room for the light to get in": Lightbringer album review

By Phoebe Flys published 20 October 23

Same but different: Rival Sons complete their Yin & Yang pairing of Darkfighter with Lightbringer

Toto: XIV - Album Of The Week Club review

By Classic Rock Magazine published 15 May 23

Your reviews of Toto XIV, or, as it's otherwise known, Toto's contractual obligation album

Recovering emo kids rejoice! Paramore emerge with new music fit for a new era

By Phoebe Flys published 10 February 23

Paramore have successfully remould themselves on mature sixth album This Is Why

Space Force: a revealing glimpse into the peculiar musical mind of Todd Rundgren

By Phoebe Flys published 14 October 22

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! World in shock as Todd Rundgren makes weird album Space Force

David Paich calls in the favours on masterfully produced solo album

By Phoebe Flys published 19 August 22

Toto co-founder David Paich is joined by Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald and more on debut solo album Forgotten Toys

Black Stone Cherry: Live From The Royal Albert Hall… Y’all cover art

Black Stone Cherry join the ranks of the Royal Albert Hall legends

By Phoebe Flys published 24 June 22

Black Stone Cherry's Live From The Royal Albert Hall… Y’all is a momentary suspension of real life in favour of incendiary live performance

Bonnie Raitt: 21 albums in, still distilling human emotion with potent results

By Phoebe Flys last updated 22 April 22

Singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt casts an unblinking eye over love and loss, tracing parallels between pain and hope

Robben Ford reminds us of his place high amongst guitar’s world rankings

By Phoebe Flys published 27 August 21

Treading carefully between the land mines of self-indulgence, Robben Ford's album Pure does not disappoint

The Ides Of March confirms Myles Kennedy as a musical powerhouse

By Phoebe Flys published 16 May 21

Out now: Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy brings hope amid banana bread and glitchy Zoom meetings on The Ides Of March

Nancy Wilson bleeds authenticity as You And Me steps outside Heart's boundaries

By Phoebe Flys published 8 May 21

Nancy Wilson's You And Me is a mélange of ethereal acoustic ballads, eclectic covers and thoughtful tributes

Steve Lukather plays it safe on I Found The Sun Again

By Phoebe Flys published 26 February 21

On Steve Lukather's I Found The Sun Again the 60s and 70s influence a surprisingly safe record, despite the dynamic personnel involved

Cover art for Rick Springfield - The Snake King album

Rick Springfield - The Snake King album review

By Phoebe Flys published 1 February 18

A curve-ball record laced with acoustic twang and chest vibrating beats

Ginger Wildheart: Year Of The Fanclub

By Phoebe Flys published 19 February 16

Handpicked compilation from the prolific rocker.

Toto roll back the years

By Phoebe Flys published 27 May 15

Not yet rated

Revitalised by their new album, Toto still have what it takes

The Atomic Bitchwax: Gravitron

By Phoebe Flys published 17 April 15

The aroma of the classic hard rock festival band.

Ringo Starr: Postcards From Paradise

By Phoebe Flys published 20 March 15

Like slipping on an old pair of comfortable shoes.