A gifted musician and one of the places where it all started for rock ‘n’ roll music, Grady Martin is given full respect via ‘Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves and Hot Guitar’.
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Mark Lamarr interview
Mark Lamarr opens up to FLW about his love of music and his vinyl collection It was one of our proudest moments when Mark Lamarr agreed to an interview with Famous Last Words (FLW). Having agreed to a chat with continue →
One of the last great independents!
One Cup of Coffee with Bear Family Records Famous Last Words (FLW) was in Bremen, Germany not so long ago to conduct an interview with the Head of Bear Family Records, Richard Weize, and to speak with other members of continue →
Happy Birthday Western Star!
Western Star Records celebrated its 10th anniversary FLW is pleased to announce the full review of Western Star Record’s 10th Birthday Party. Please head to One Cup of Coffee in order to read the full review of this two-day event. A continue →
Western Star Records
Western Star Records celebrates ten years Famous Last Words Records (FLW) is proud to announce that we will be attending Western Star Records 10th Birthday Party to be held in Bristol (UK) this weekend 26th – 27th July. The whole event promises continue →
FLW Review of the Rockabilly Rave
17th Rockabilly Rave Review FLW has published its review of the 17th Rockabilly Rave today. Head to our One Cup of Coffee section to read the review of what turned out to be an epic and seriously thrilling ride of continue →
This week and this week only…
It’s all rockabilly! To honour the 17th Rockabilly Rave, Famous Last Words (FLW) has drummed up a new playlist purely concerned with rockabilly. Whether you’re looking for something from the 50s era or more in line with the rockabilly revival continue →
New interview with Jerry Chatabox of Rockabilly Rave
The Rockabilly Rave number 17 Yes folks, it’s here on the eve of the Rockabilly Rave an interview with Jerry Chatabox. This year’s line-up is really rather special and Famous Last Words Records (FLW) has been granted access to provide continue →
The 17th Rockabilly Rave with Jerry Chatabox
Jerry Chatabox is the genius behind the Rockabilly Rave and it’s heading for its 17th weekender this week. FLW was fortunate enough to be granted an interview with Mr Chatabox and what a discussion it turned out to be! A continue →
Going to the Rave!
FLW is proud to announce that we have been officially invited to provide press coverage for this year’s Rockabilly Rave. There is a fantastic line up at this year’s event with Norway’s very own The Lucky Bullets being invited for continue →
Kat Men Perform On Jools Holland BBC Two
Two songs from the Kat Men The Kat Men performed on Jools Holland’s ‘Later with…’ BBC Two Friday 17th May. Darrel Higham and Slim Jim Phantom performed two songs on the night with one of them being ‘Over Under Sideways Down’. continue →
Alan Wilson celebrates 10 years of Western Star Records
Western Star Records is to celebrate its 10th Anniversary New interview with Alan Wilson of Western Star Records fame to be found in One Cup of Coffee. This summer will see a series of gigs to celebrate 10 years of continue →
Carolina & her Rhythm Rockets competition
Carolina & her Rhythm Rockets competition A big “Thank you” to all the people who entered the Carolina & her Rhythm Rockets competition, as it is now officially closed. The FLW competition was a resounding success once more. Please keep coming continue →
FLW Playlist
Grady Martin Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves and Hot Guitar
Various Artists (Atomicat)
Hillbilly Deluxe
Various Artists (Atomicat)
…quite frankly there is only one place to rest this evening and soak up traditional country music, and that is at the ‘Hillbilly Deluxe’.
Billy Strange: Climb Aboard The Hell Train
Various Artists (Atomicat)
…a detailed and wonderfully engaging collection of songs that touches upon the gifted talents of Billy Strange as guitarist, singer and composer…
Falsehoods (EP)
Terrible Love (Bandcamp)
Terrible Love fire enough flares during ‘Falsehoods’ signalling for life to be given to this EP, which is warranted considering the quality on display…
Hillbilly And Rustic Rockabilly Bop Volume 4
Various Artists (Atomicat)
All in all, the fourth album in the ‘Hillbilly And Rustic Rockabilly Bop’ series lives up to its predecessors in terms of quality, intrigue, and thrills when it comes to the music…
Still On The Run
The Hoodoo Tones (Rhythm Bomb)
The Hoodoo Tones embark on a third trip packed with twelve new songs. The latest long player sees the band ‘Still On The Run’ and blending traditional rockabilly with the modern trimmings found on the rockin’ scene.
Strangers/Lovers: Side A
DAGNY (Little Daggers Records)
Still hanging on to the first slice of a two-part album set, DAGNY’s ‘Strangers/Lovers: Side A’ is a masterclass in pop music.
Boss Black Rockers: Cool It Vol.8
Various Artists (Koko Mojo)
As series go, ‘Boss Black Rockers’ is up there with the best of them when it comes to compiling rockin’ track lists.
There’s Gonna Be A Ball – Rock ‘N’ Roll Español
Various Artists (Atomicat)
…this box set of Chicano rock provides a different angle on the ubiquitous rock ‘n’ roll compilation from an overlooked corner of its market…
Southern Bred: Texas R&B Rockers Vol.10
Various Artists (Koko Mojo)
‘Southern Bred: Texas R&B Rockers Vol.10’ is a record that stands out on its own merits yet is part of a series of albums equally on par with the quality offered here.