Iam Burn

Iam Burn is a photographer based in the North East of England. Fave bands: R.E.M, The Lovely Eggs, Half Man Half Biscuit, Madness, Inspiral Carpets, Billy Bragg, The Pogues, The Proclaimers, The Ukrainians, They Might Be Giants, The Chats, Matt Berry, Lead Belly, Grace Petrie, The Beautiful South, Carter USM… and many more! Favourite album: Impossible to choose but Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables by Dead Kennedys is pretty awesome. Most embarrassing record still in my collection: Hole in my Shoe by Neil.
ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – Undefeated

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – Undefeated

Our modern society seems to prefer it if everything is neatly labelled. Whilst this is great if things can be…

6 hours ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The Zutons – The Big Decider

It is well documented that Merseyside has produced many great musical artists over the years. From The Beatles to Cast,…

1 week ago

The Smiths eponymous debut album at 40

While some were still wandering around whistling Ravel's Bolero after Torvill and Dean's gold medal win in Sarajevo, something new…

3 weeks ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Vylan – Humble As The Sun

In 1986, John Lydon let rip and roared, "Anger is an energy" in the cracking Public Image Ltd song, 'Rise'.…

4 weeks ago

10 Great Canadian Songs

Canada has given the world many great things—maple syrup, insulin, Trivial Pursuits, alkaline batteries, pineapple on pizza, and William Shatner.…

4 weeks ago

Top Ten Great ‘Fruity’ Songs

Over the coming weeks and months, I'll be bringing you a series of 10 Great Songs. I won't define them…

1 month ago

TRACK REVIEW: Ferocious Dog – Blood Soaked Shores

Music has always been important in bringing attention to social and political issues, especially for those who feel they do…

1 month ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Gossip – Real Power

Since Gossip last released a studio album, the UK has had five Prime Ministers, the US has seen an insurrection,…

1 month ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Grace Petrie – Build Something Better

The phrase "Broken Britain" has worked its way back into the political discourse of Great Britain in recent months. Both…

2 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – Tangk

Let's deal with the elephant in the room before we crack on. TANGK? It's pronounced "tank" with a trace of…

2 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dead South – Chains & Stakes

It has been five years since The Dead South released their last album of their own work. There's been a…

3 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Gabriel – i/o

The year is 2002. BBC 6 Music takes its first steps into the musical cosmos. In this cosmos, a star…

5 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Clarke – Songs of Silence

When you review an album, you usually get a bit of spiel from the PR company telling you a bit…

6 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Madness – Theatre of the Absurd presents C’est La Vie

I recall watching an interview with Madness frontman Suggs in 2009 as he discussed their 9th studio album (10th if…

6 months ago

REVIEW: Micky Dolenz – Dolenz Sings R.E.M.

Micky Dolenz has been there and done that. From massive success with The Monkees to being a star of stage…

6 months ago

REVIEW: Kirsty MacColl – ‘See That Girl’ 1979-2000 – Box Set

We are coming up to that time of year when the beautiful and distinctive voice of Kirsty MacColl will be…

6 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Race The Night

My first encounter with Ash may be similar to many folks. I heard "Girl from Mars" in 1995  and thought,…

8 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: William Shatner – Ponder The Mystery Revisited

It is not every day you get to review an album by someone who is a musician, author, actor, director,…

8 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Public Image Limited – End of World

Leave your television on for an hour, and you will be greeted with a barrage of world issues. Whether it's…

9 months ago

ALBUM REVIEW: Dexys – The Feminine Divine

I still recall when Dexys Midnight Runners appeared on Tiswas in 1980. The much-loved Sally James asked where the band…

9 months ago