THE RHYNES
Feel So Sure
Feel So Sure is the third album by Somerset’s The Rhynes, following on from their eponymous debut released in 2021 and Everything The Wrong Way Round in 2023.
The Rhynes (pronounced “reens”) were formed by Joe Atkinson who has toured and recorded extensively over the years as the keyboard player for Flipron, the late Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Neville Staple from The Specials, 60s legend Donovan and Pauline Black/The Selecter.
Reviews have likened The Rhynes to IRS-era R.E.M. (Americana.com) with vocals reminiscent of Steven Duffy and Tim Burgess (WIM.com).
The ten songs on Feel So Sure were written by Joe Atkinson who again sings and plays most of the instruments on the album. Drums, as on the previous two albums, are supplied by Matty Bane (The Neville Staple Band / The Beat ft. Ranking Junior).
On Feel So Sure the 60s vocal harmonies, jangly west coast guitars, Hammond organs and Nicky Hopkins-esque pianos remain with the musical palette being broadened with the addition of lap steel guitar courtesy of Atkinson’s longtime collaborator Billy Shinbone (Flipron, The Neville Staple Band, The Sinclairs) and even a horn section featuring Drew Stansall from The Specials.
FLIPRON
Flipron haven’t been playing much recently, but here they are (in true Lockdown 2020-fashion!) performing Ball & Chain…at home. Taken from their 2006 album Biscuits for Cerberus which was accurately summed up by Classic Rock magazine:
“…in 1972 this would have been seen as eccentricity of the highest order – in 2006 they might as well sticker this record with ‘Don’t buy this – it’s a bit mad.’ Good work.”
THE BILLY SHINBONE SHOW
Here’s Billy Shinbone’s new video “Mostly Cloudy, Occasionally Sunny” from his debut album “The Billy Shinbone Show”
And here’s a fantastic 5-star review in the Morning Star telling you all about it!
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/innovative-affirmative-and-most-of-all-celebratory
FLIPRON
Flipron’s latest video is “Low Life (Seeking Elevation)” shot at the fantastic Artisti in Piazza Festival in Pennabilli, Italy
MAGIC CAR
Here’s “Fritz’s Beach”, shot using a vintage Dieter Rams-designed Braun Nizo S800 camera and Super 8 film
THE BILLY SHINBONE SHOW
This is the debut single “If You Think You’ll Get Away With It You’re Wrong”. Available here and now on limited edition CD. Download available on iTunes etc.
FLIPRON
“Big Fat Blackberries”, from Flipron’s album “Firework Shoes”, is produced by Rat Scabies
LIVE & DIRECT !!!
Now check out “The Comet Returns” by Flipron (featuring Neville Staple of The Specials)
And here’s “The Comet Returns” backing Channel 4’s “The IT Crowd” Christmas Special advert no less!
“In a just world, a band of such long standing as Flipron – and with a track record as great as theirs – would really need no introducing. But then, as we all know, there’s not much justice in the world.” … Tom Robinson, BBC 6 music
“Flipron are awesome! I can’t believe they are not hugely-famous. This song is much better than the current No.1.”
“Saw this band by chance last night and can’t believe they weren’t playing to an audience of thousands rather than a half empty pub. Incredible musicianship from a truly original outfit and a singer who oozes charisma. Why aren’t Flipron huge?” … You Tube comments