Ian Corbridge

Stockport

Writer at Louder Than War

Yorkshire born and bred with the Owls and rock'n'roll running through my veins

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Bible Club: Umbra - EP Review

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Bible Club: Umbra(Via Velvet Echoes)DL | Vinyl | StreamOUT NOWBristol post-punk outfit release their second EP, Umbra, into their world of ever-increasing expectation. And whilst their roots are planted very much in the world of post-punk indie rock, this collection of songs feels very much like a defining statement for Bible Club in their journey to find their own style and sound amidst their vision of diversity and a rich vein of the unconventional in their sound.
Jody & The Jerms: Severance - Single Review

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Jody & The Jerms: Severance(Self-Released)DL | StreamingOUT NOWOxford sextet Jody & The Jerms are back with their second single in 2025, Severance, which is the title track from their forthcoming album. It’s a song which embraces a rockier side of indie pop as it battles with a range of conflicting sounds and emotions.
The Godfathers | Electric Déjà Vu | Album review

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

The Godfathers: Electric Déjà Vu(Godfathers Recordings)CD | DLOut 11th April 2025PRE-ORDER HEREThe Godfathers launch into celebrations of the 40th anniversary since their formation with a compilation of tracks taken from their most recent three studio albums.
Jim Jones All Stars

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Jim Jones All Stars: Goin’ Higher(Silver Arrow)StreamOUT NOWThe relentless rock’n’roll rollercoaster that is Jim Jones All Stars release their new single Goin’ Higher alongside news of a new album. And there is no doubt that they are back with a bang with a big weekender in Brighton to celebrate the single release, so time to strap yourself in and get ready for the ride.
Chris Pope & The Chords UK: But Then Again - Album Review

4 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Chris Pope & The Chords UK: But Then Again(EPOP Records)CD | DLOut 4th April 2025PRE-ORDER HEREChris Pope & The Chords UK unleash an epic 44-track collection of songs which tells the story of the band since its glorious reincarnation over a decade ago, alongside his own solo career. It’s an album which reaffirms The Chords UK’s place on the top table of classic British institutions as well as showcasing their own brand of punk-infused power pop which puts the mod into modern day folk.
The DeRellas: Trust Me This Is Going To Hurt

1 month ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

The DeRellas: Trust Me This Is Going To Hurt(Rockaway Records via 14th Floor Music)CD | Vinyl | DLOut 28 March 2025PRE-ORDER HERELondon glam punks The DeRellas dig deep into the darker corners of their rock’n’roll bunker to deliver their new album, Trust Me This Is Going To Hurt.
Single Review and Video Premiere

1 month ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Henri Herbert: I Got The Fury(HH Records)DL | StreamOUT NOWSupercharged boogie piano maestro Henri Herbert explodes back onto the music scene with a new single, I Got The Fury. This time Henri is back with a band and is louder, more intense and cathartic than ever before as Louder Than War presents the Video Premiere for this new barnstormer of a song which previews his forthcoming new album.
The Phobics | Gimme Cyanide | Album review

1 month ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

The Phobics: Gimme Cyanide(Time To Be Proud Records Belfast)CD | DL | StreamOUT NOWDeptford’s finest punk survivors The Phobics celebrate their 26th year with the release of their new album, Gimme Cyanide.
Jody & The Jerms

2 months ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Jody & The Jerms: Hooch And Happiness(Self-Released on JATJ Records)DL | StreamingOUT NOWOxford’s very own purveyors of indie pop, Jody & The Jerms, release their first single in 2025, Hooch And Happiness. And for a band who openly hold up a very bright candle to the wonderful talents of Kirsty MacColl, this is a song which has all the captivating charm, infectious melodies and beautiful harmonies that were always such a hallmark of their inspirational mentor.
Richard Davies & The Dissidents

2 months ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

Richard Davies and The Dissidents: High Times and Misdemeanours(Gard du Nord Records)CD | DLOut NowBUY HERERichard Davies & The Dissidents make a welcome return to the rock’n’roll scene with the release of their second album High Times and Misdemeanours. It’s a vibrant collection of songs very much forged from a cast of alternative country and rock with an authentic and rootsy vibe which is big on emotive narratives, strong melodies and anthemic chorus lines.