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MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)21 New Releases with Rob Taylor 31st May 2026Might be a bit early this week as I go on me ols tomorrow! Right old mixture this week, from Jorja Smith and Charli XCX through to President and the wonderful A with some great stuff along the way. No show from me next week, back in a fortnight. Hope you enjoy it Love Rob xx
2026-05-291h 04MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)20 New Releases with Rob Taylor 24th May 2026I keep on about what a cross section I bring you but this week, although predominantly dance/pop, we’ve got New Releases from legends like The Rolling Stones and Madonna, superstars like Ed Sheeran, major stars like Bloc Party and Calvin Harris to future stars like Nectar Woode with an e from good old MK. Hope you enjoy it. Love Rob xx
2026-05-221h 02MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)19 New Releases with Rob Taylor 17th May 2026This weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor features tracks from the likes of Charli XCX, Myles Smith and Deaf Havana. Hope you enjoy it Love Rob XX
2026-05-151h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)18 New Releases with Rob Taylor 10th May 2026Another right old mixture of qualiteh tunes on this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor. Irish Folk, Country Dance, Punjabi Dance and of course your usual selection of Pop, Dance, Country & Rock. Hope You Enjoy it Love Rob XX
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MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 11 22nd March 2026New Releases with Rob Taylor 11 22nd March 2026 by Rob Taylor
2026-03-271h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 29th March 2026 12The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor, featuring tracks from Muse, DMA's, Perfecto Allstarz and LOTS of artists you may not have heard of (I hadn't).
2026-03-201h 02MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 11 22nd March 2026The best of this week New Releases with Rob Taylor, featuring a wide range of genres including newbies from Noah Kahan, Skindred, Chase & Status and Ezra Collective (featuring Joy Anonymous and STUSH(
2026-03-201h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 11 22nd March 2026This weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor, featuring a wide range of artists such as Noah Iahan, Kindred, Chase & Status and Ezra Collective (with Joy Anonymous & STUSH)
2026-03-201h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)10 New Releases with Rob Taylor 15th March 2026This weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor features new tracks from The Pussycat Dolls, Charlie Puith, Shinedown and loads more. How was I to know that Die on the Hill by Sienna Sprio has been in the singles charts for 9 weeks?
Hope you enjoy it
Love Rob x
2026-03-071h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)02 New Releases with Rob Taylor 25th January 2026After there was no show last week due to personal circumstances, this week I’ve got one of the best selections of new music I’ve ever had. Some cracking stuff from artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Black Stone Cherry, Yonaka and Charli XCX plus loads of artists I’ve not come across before.
Hope you enjoy it
Love Rob x
2026-01-231h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)02 New Releases with Rob Taylor 2026 January 25thAfter there was no show last week due to personal circumstances, this week I’ve got one of the best selections of new music I’ve ever had. Some cracking stuff from artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Black Stone Cherry, Yonaka and Charli XCX plus loads of artists I’ve not come across before.
Hope you enjoy it
Love Rob x
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MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 2nd November 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 2nd November 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-10-3159 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 26th October 2025The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor, including new ones from Sam Fender Featuring Sir Elton John (not singing thankfully), Kid Kapichi, Cat Burns & Mimi Webb
2025-10-171h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 15th June 2025The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor
2025-06-111h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 15th June 2025The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor
2025-06-111h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-05-021h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)57 New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 202557 New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-05-021h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th May 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-04-251h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 27th April 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 27th April 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-04-251h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)55 New Releases with Rob Taylor 20th April 202555 New Releases with Rob Taylor 20th April 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-04-171h 02MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 13th April 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 13th April 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-04-111h 22MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 6th Aprl 2025New Releases with Rob Taylor 6th Aprl 2025 by Rob Taylor
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MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)49 New Releases with Rob Taylor 9th March 202549 New Releases with Rob Taylor 9th March 2025 by Rob Taylor
2025-03-081h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 16th February 2025The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor
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Pomona RocksALL NEW POWER ESSENTIALS 2025.02Episode 217. The Real Rob Taylor returns with ten new(ish) power rock and metal releases for February 2025. Featuring new music from AVATARIUM, plus cover stars YLISIA, CELTIC LEGACY, SERIOUS BLACK, KLOGR, ROGUE AWAKENING, JJ PINESTONE and more.Playlist:SERIOUS BLACK – UnitedSEVENTH CRYSTAL – Blinded By The LightROGUE AWAKENING - BloodflowKLOGR – Face the UnknownDIAMOND ALICE – We Ignite the NightJJ PINESTONE – On My OwnAVATARIUM – I See You Better in the DarkAUTUMN’S GRIEF – The AbsolutionCELTIC LEGACY – The CrowYLISIA - September This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...
2025-02-0241 min
MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 2nd February 2025 2The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor.
2025-02-011h 00MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 12th January 2025I know it's a bit late but Happy New Year. Forget Putin, Starmer, Trump etc - they're just politicians. Lets just have fun and party like its 1999!
Great to have a proper decent set of New Releases for you, this week we've got stuff from Franz Ferdinand, Fred Again and Doves to name a few, plus top local stuff from Timfy James. Lets hope he's national as soon as poss.
Thanks for giving it a listen
Love You
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2025-01-111h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 12th January 2025I know it's a bit late but Happy New Year. Forget Putin, Starmer, Trump etc - they're just politicians. Lets just have fun and party like its 1999!
Great to have a proper decent set of New Releases for you, this week we've got stuff from Franz Ferdinand, Fred Again and Doves to name a few, plus top local stuff from Timfy James. Lets hope he's national as soon as poss.
Thanks for giving it a listen
Love You
Rob x
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Pomona RocksMX037: WINTER LIGHT 2025Cosy up through winter with this warming mix of all new and unplayed laid-back tracks, selected and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring new music from TOMMY LAISTO, BERNE, KEELEY, THE HAPPY COUPLE, NINE STONES CLOSE, BLACK AEONS, FOXHOLE and more.Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/mx037 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2025-01-0557 min
Traveling with AAACoffee, Culture, and Volcanoes: Exploring Hawai‘i’s Big Island with Rob TaylorImagine visiting a living landscape that’s in a constant state of change. The morning birds are bursting with life, and the power of nature surrounds you. You’ve got a whole day of exploring ahead: a morning hike, a midday farm tour, and an evening of delicious food as you learn about a proud culture. There’s no place else you’d rather be in the world right now than Hawai‘i’s Big Island. Today, Angie Orth welcomes Rob Taylor. He is an expert on Hawai‘i who has visited countless times and has written trav...
2025-01-0230 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 8th December 2024The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor. including Soft Cell, Michael Buble (of course) and Tom Grennan.
2024-12-071h 01
Pomona RocksAll New HEAVY ESSENTIALS 2024.12Episode 215. The Real Rob Taylor presents 19 all-new heavy rock and metal releases that you need to know about for December 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars FANGSLINGER, plus SKAM, WE THREE KINGS, RIMBACHER, IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW, HOUSE OF LORDS, METAL RIOT, COMA HOLE, TRIP TO THE MORGUE and more.Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/215 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-12-041h 13MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 1st December 2024The best of this weeks New Releases with me Rob Taylor. Some great newbies including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Fat Dog and Papa Roach & Carrie Underwood
2024-11-301h 02
Pomona RocksMX036: New PROG ESSENTIALS 2024.11MX036 in the Pomona Rocks mixtape series brings 18 new prog rock and metal releases for the latter half of 2024, selected and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor Featuring new music from cover star RICHARD HENSHALL, plus AISLES, JON HARRIS, AVATARIUM, GRINN, URSA, HAUJOBB and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/MX036#pomonarocksprog #progressiverock #progrock #progressivemetal #progmetal #newmusic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-11-171h 42
Pomona RocksAll New EXTREME ESSENTIALS 2024.11Episode 213. The Real Rob Taylor presents more of the best new extreme metal releases for November 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars BODYSNATCHER, plus ANCIENT ENTITIES, WHERE'S MY BIBLE, HALF ME, AVIANA, BONERIPPER, HAXAR, DIMMAN, OMEGA VORTEX and more.Find a full track list for this show at go.pomona.rocks/213#pomonarocksextreme #deathmetal #blackmetal #thrashmetal #hardcore This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-11-101h 00
Pomona RocksNew HEAVY ESSENTIALS 2024.11Episode 212. The Real Rob Taylor brings you 16 more of the best new and recent heavy rock releases for November 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars THE DROWNING POOL, plus STARCRAZY, JULIET'S NOT DEAD, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, COMA HOLE, HERIOT, RIMBACHER, COMA HOLE, BLACK NOTE GRAFFITI and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/212#pomonarocksheavy #heavyrock #nwocr #hardrock This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-11-031h 02
Pomona RocksAUTUMN LIGHT 2024MX035 in the Pomona Rocks mixtape series brings you 25 brand new laid-back releases for autumn 2024, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring new music from BERNE, DELICATE STEVE, TOMY LAISTO, MOOCH, MARJANA SEMKINA feat. JIM GREY, THE BURBS, ASTRAL BAZAAR, LOIC J TUCKEY, GAGARIN and more.#pomonarockslight #chillout #newmusic #mixtape This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-10-271h 26
Pomona RocksNew POWER Essentials 2024.10Episode 211. The Real Rob Taylor presents his selection of the best new and upcoming power metal releases for October 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars POWERWOLF, plus LIONVILLE, ECLIPSE, DIAMOND ALICE, ALL I KNOW, SERIOUS BLACK and more.Full track list at go.pomona.rocks/211#pomonarockspower #powermetal #newmusic #heavymetal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-10-2053 min
Pomona RocksNew ALTERNATIVE Essentials 2024.09 Part 1Episode 209. The Real Rob Taylor presents 18+1 of the best new alternative rock releases for autumn 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars THE OKMONIKS, plus BICURIOUS, YAKI DAH, PLAIINS, ALT BLK ERA, THE EXACT OPPOSITE and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/209#pomonarocksalt #altrock #alternative #alternativerocks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-09-291h 05
Pomona RocksMX034: The METALCORE MIXTAPEMX034 in the Pomona Rocks mixtape series featuring 26 new and unplayed metalcore releases for September 2024, selected and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring new music from ANNISOKAY, RISING INSANE, THE OKLAHOMA KID, MISTER MISERY, JINJER, BLACKTOOTHED and more.Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/mx034#metalcore This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-09-201h 31
Pomona RocksNew EXTREME Essentials 2024.09Episode 208. The Real Rob Taylor brings you his selection of the very best new and upcoming extreme metal releases for September 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars VULGARIS, plus ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, HEINOUS EXSANGUINATION, HAXAR, BONERIPPER, HERIOT, BURN DOWN EDEN, ESCUELA GRIND and more.Full playlist at go.pomona.rocks/208#pomonarocksextreme #extrememetal #deathmetal #blackmetal #newmusic2024 #heavymetal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-09-021h 07
MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor - 1st September 2024The best of this weeks New Releases. I have to be honest - its been a poor week but I'm sure there MUST be something in this weeks show that you'll like?? Hope so. Please give it a listen and let me know.
Love Rob X
2024-08-301h 00
Pomona RocksNew HEAVY Essentials 2024.08Episode 206. The Real Rob Taylor presents thirteen of the finest new and upcoming heavy rock releases for August 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, plus HEALTHY JUNKIES, THUNDERBIRD DIVINE, FILTH IS ETERNAL, THE DEAD DAISIES, WE THREE KINGS and more.Full playlist at go.pomona.rocks/206#pomonarocksheavy #newheavyrock #newmusic #podcast #newepisode This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-08-2050 min
Pomona RocksNew EXTREME Essentials 2024.08Episode 205. The Real Rob Taylor presents more new and upcoming extreme metal releases that you need to know about for August 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars NILE, plus WOUND COLLECTOR, DEVOURER, HYBREED CHAOS, ORPHEUS OMEGA, IREFUL, SPLIT IRIS and more.Full track list at go.pomona.rocks/205#pomonarocksextreme #newepisode #musicpodcast #deathmetal #blackmetal #thrashmetal #extrememetal #newmusic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-08-131h 00
Pomona RocksNew POWER ESSENTIALS 2024.08Episode 204. The Real Rob Taylor presents 13 essential new power rock and metal releases for August 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars PALACE, plus WAKE THE NATIONS, SERIOUS BLACK, HARTLIGHT, WARFARER, KISSIN' DYNAMITE, POWERWOLF and more.Full playlist at go.pomona.rocks/204#pomonarockspower #powermetal #powerrock #hairmetal #synthrock #sunshinemusic #podcasts #podcast #newepisode #newmusic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-08-041h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 4th August 2024We're back on track. After a couple of disappointing weeks for New Releases, this week there are some crackers. From stars like Blur and Calving Harris & Ellie Goulding, to massive breakthrough acts like Becky Hill and Twin Atlantic to brilliant newcomers like Wes Nelson & Flat Party. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Rob X
2024-08-031h 00
Pomona RocksMX033: The METALCORE MIXTAPE 202407The Pomona Rocks MX series brings you 24 essential new metalcore releases for summer 2024, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring new music from NUMENTO, EARTHTONE9, ESCHALON, WITHIN THE RUINS, FIGHT THE FADE, FUTURE PALACE, THE WIND COVENANT, ACCVSED, EXIST IMMORTAL and more.Full track list at go.pomona.rocks/mx033#pomonarocksalt#metalcore#newmusic#mixtape This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-07-301h 28
Pomona RocksNew HEAVY ESSENTIALS 2024.07Episode 203. The Real Rob Taylor presents fourteen essential new heavy rock releases. Featuring new music from cover stars SHIVA MAY CARE, plus SHOTGUN MISTRESS, THE ANTI-QUEENS, PYROFOX, THE DEAD DAISIES, LYNX, BLUE OYSTER CULT and more.Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/203#pomonarocksheavy#heavyrock#hardrock#newmusic#newepisode#podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-07-211h 00
Pomona RocksMX032: SUMMER LIGHT 2024Pomona Rocks presents MX032: SUMMER LIGHT 2024, a hand-picked selection of chilled out rock, indie, darkwave and more, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring 27 new releases from bands and artists including EXPLORING BIRDSONG, BIRD STREETS, GABRIEL BYRD, BLACK DOG STRING QUARTET, BLACK NAIL CABARET, NIGHT NAIL and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/mx032 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-07-032h 05
Pomona RocksNew EXTREME Essentials 2024.07Episode 202. The Real Rob Taylor is your guide through the most mindblowing new extreme metal releases for July 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars WINTERFYLLETH, plus ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS, THUS, CHRIST DENIED, DERELICT, NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS and more.Full track list at go.pomona.rocks/202#newepisode#pomonarocksextreme#deathmetal#blackmetal#thrashmetal#podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-07-021h 12
Pomona RocksNew POWER Essentials 2024.06Episode 200. The Real Rob Taylor presents 13 new power metal, synth metal and symphonic metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from NESTOR, KISSIN' DYNAMITE, FURY WEEKEND, ALTERIUM, XENERIS, VIOLET ETERNAL and more.Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/200#pomonarockspower#powermetal#powerrock#newmusic#podcast#podcasts#newepisode This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-06-231h 02
Pomona RocksNew HEAVY Essentials 2024.06Episode 199. The Real Rob Taylor presents 17 essential new heavy rock and metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ATOMIC LIFE, plus MOOCH, DIRTY MITTS, WHALEDOG, D-A-D, MERCER, THE CORPS, CHANGE PERSONA and lots more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/199#pomonarocksheavy#heavyrock#hardrock#heavymetal#newmusic#podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-06-171h 05MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 16th June 2024As I'm away in a field in Derbyshire getting wet through this weekend I've sent you a nice early show. As it's only Wednesday and I haven't revived that many New Releases so far this week, the show is a 'Best of 2024, so far....' show featuring IMHO the best tracks of the year so far. I won't tell you who from, give it. listen. Surprise yourself. Rob X
2024-06-121h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 9th June 2024The best of this week's New Releases. After a couple of poor weeks (actual releases not shows) we're back on track with some real beauties from Ella Henderson & Rita Ora through to Amyl & The Sniffers & Halestorm/I Prevail with loads of goodies in between.
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did making it.
Love Rob x
2024-06-081h 00
Pomona RocksNew PROGRESSIVE Essentials 2024.05Episode 196. The Real Rob Taylor brings you another prime selection of new and upcoming progressive rock and metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars MODERN MIMES, plus EL MOONO, SUNNATA, THUS, JAMART, THE WIND COVENANT, FOUR STROKE BARON and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/196#pomonarocksprog#progressiverock#progressivemetal#progrock#podcast#newmusic#newepisode This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2024-05-271h 01
Pomona RocksThe LIGHT Edition 2024.05Episode 194. The Real Rob Taylor presents fifteen laid-back tracks for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover star WAXAMILLION, plus EXPLORING BIRDSONG, THE SUBTHEORY, KELSEY MICHAEL, WILD HORSE, MADS SAYCE, EDENYA and lots more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/194BE A HERO. Help us out at https://ko-fi.com/pomonarocks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-05-191h 15
Pomona RocksNew EXTREME Essentials 2024.05Episode 193. The Real Rob Taylor presents eighteen essential new extreme metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ESCUELA GRIND, plus UNBORN GENERATION, HORRIBLE, BRAZEN TONGUE, ZERO ONE, EXILIUM NOCTIS, EARTHTONE9 and more. Full track list available at go.pomona.rocks/193YOUR NAME HERE! Support Pomona Rocks on Ko-Fi and get your name credited on future episodes. Find out more at ko-fi.com/pomonarocks#pomonarocksextreme#heavymetal#deathmetal#thrashmetal#blackmetal#newmusic#newepisode#podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2024-05-081h 16
Pomona RocksNew POWER Essentials 2024.05Episode 192. Twelve new power metal releases for May 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, plus NATTHAMMER, FLOODFALL, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, DRAGONFORCE, HYPERSONIC and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/192Produced and presented by the Real Rob Taylor.YOUR NAME HERE: Support Pomona Rocks on Ko-Fi and get credited in future episodes! Find out more at https://ko-fi.com/pomonarocks#pomonarockspower#heavymetal#metalmusic#podcast#newmusic#newepisode This is a public episode. If you...
2024-05-0558 min
Pomona RocksNew PROGRESSIVE Essentials 2024.04Episode no.189. The Real Rob Taylor presents his selection of the best new progressive rock and metal releases for April 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars FROGG, plus ISAHN, RICHARD HENSHALL, URAGH, COUCH SLUT, ALASE, EVERGREY, VOLUCRINE and more.Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/189 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-04-211h 09
Pomona RocksWE THREE KINGS Meet The REAL ROB TAYLORRICH and PETE who together make up WE THREE KINGS meet the REAL ROB TAYLOR ahead of their headline gig at LOCK 91 in Manchester on February 1st 2024. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2024-02-0912 min
Pomona RocksALEX from CARIOSUS meets the REAL ROB TAYLOROn January 12th 2024, death metal legends-in-the-making CARIOSUS release their first full-length album WILL, UNTIL BEAUTY. Vocalist and bassist ALEX PFISTER joined an awestruck Real Rob Taylor for a preview of the album and to listen to the first single from it, APOLLO'S LAMENT.Shareable link: https://go.pomona.rocks/cariosus5jeanuY0Agz08Hmn9TNa This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-11-2832 min
2TravelDads PodcastBest Friend Travel: Why it’s Such a Life-affirming ExperienceIt might actually be true that I travel more with my best friend than I do with my husband or kids... I can neither confirm or deny this, but I can tell you that traveling with my best friend of 20 years really is an experience I'm thankful for. Kelly B is back on the podcast chatting with me (Rob Taylor) about our friendship, our relationship as non-spousal adults, and the benefits we both gain from taking these trips together.
Yes, people think it's weird that we travel so much together, but I'll tell you this: there's something...
2023-11-2237 min
Pomona RocksDAN KINNALEY of THE HOLY NOTHING meets the REAL ROB TAYLORDAN KINNALEY of THE HOLY NOTHING meets the REAL ROB TAYLOR to talk about the band's debut EP VOL 1: A PROFOUND AND NAMELESS FEAR and brings us the single MONDEGREEN.Sharing link: https://go.pomona.rocks/theholynothing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-11-1356 min
Pomona RocksEXPLORING BIRDSONG meet the REAL ROB TAYLORMellow prog trio EXPLORING BIRDSONG played the main stage at RADAR 2023 last week. After watching their set, the REAL ROB TAYLOR caught up with them in a very noisy press room to discover how the gig felt for them, about their upcoming work and how to deal with the luxury of space. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-08-0722 min
Pomona RocksTIBERIUS meet the REAL ROB TAYLOREdinburgh-based prog-metallers TIBERIUS hot-footed it down to RADAR 2023 in Manchester where they chatted with the Real Rob Taylor about their sci-fi influences, their creative process and the art of making videos in your pants.Find Tiberius at https://wearetiberius.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-08-0310 min
Pomona RocksCALIGULA'S HORSE meet the REAL ROB TAYLORSAM VALLEN and JIM GREY of CALIGULA'S HORSE met the REAL ROB TAYLOR ahead of their set at RADAR 2023 at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, where they talked about jetlag, Aussie pub rock and the prescience of songwriting into the pandemic.Find Caligula's Horse at https://caligulashorse.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-08-0114 min
Pomona RocksFORAGER meet the REAL ROB TAYLOROli and Nathan from UK alt-punk band FORAGER meet the REAL ROB TAYLOR backstage at RADAR 2023 in Manchester, where they talked about their favourite live venues, the best way to write songs and the importance of fun. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-07-3120 min
Pomona RocksPHOXJAW meet the REAL ROB TAYLORBristolian maniacs PHOXJAW have carved their own very distinct niche in rock with their own unique sound, best described as extreme prog metal. JOSH, DANNY and ALEX from Phoxjaw in what was honestly the quietest spot we could find in GULLIVERS in Manchester’s Northern Quarter ahead of their headline gig there, and I began by asking them how many times they’d played in Manchester so far.Phoxjaw's new album NOTVERYNICECREAM is out now. Details at https://www.phoxjaw.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...
2023-07-1823 min
Pomona RocksMATT CALDWELL of AS WE SUFFER meets THE REAL ROB TAYLORMATT CALDWELL, vocalist and frontman of Canadian metallers AS WE SUFFER joins the Real Rob Taylor to talk us through their debut album, THE FALLEN PILLARS, gives us a glimpse into their second album coming in 2024, and shares the names of bands we should be seeking out on the underground metal scene right now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2023-07-031h 01MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 25th June 2023New Releases with Rob Taylor 25th June 2023 by Rob Taylor
2023-06-2532 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 19th February 2023The best of this weeks New Releases with Rob Taylor. Some crackers this week from right across the board, nearly all from brand new artists which is brilliant (IMHO).
2023-02-1942 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 2023 January 15thThe best New Releases (IMHO) THIS YEAR so far. Even though I'm poorly I wanted to let you know I'm still out there and New Releases with Rob Taylor will continue for the foreseeable future. Love You XX
2023-01-1537 min
Pomona RocksBAD HERITAGE meet THE REAL ROB TAYLORBAD HERITAGE are a heavy rock quartet who have really hit their stride in 2022. Their latest single SAVIOUR CONTROL, out on October 21st, is to be followed by a string of new releases.Amelia, Lauren and Johnny from Bad Heritage sat down with the Real Rob Taylor for this exclusive interview just moments ahead of their gig at THE PEER HAT in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.Hear SAVIOUR CONTROL in the HEAVY EDITION, Ep.101 at https://pomona.rocks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...
2022-10-1018 min
Pomona RocksTHE BATTERY FARM meet The Real Rob TaylorTHE BATTERY FARM are a gutter punk quartet whose harshly crafted sounds are reflected in the ferocity of their live shows. Ahead of their new album FLIES, the REAL ROB TAYLOR caught up with Ben and Dom, the frontman and guitarist from the Battery Farm, at the Rose and Monkey in Manchester. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pomonarocks.substack.com
2022-10-0528 min
MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)New Releases with Rob Taylor 7th September 2022Oooh you lucky people! Two shows in a week. Great New Releases from 10 artists, from the 1975 and Elton John/Britney Taylor to Manny Norte & Bad Boy Chiller Crew!
2022-09-0737 min
Pomona RocksDANNY BEARDSLEY meets the REAL ROB TAYLORDANNY BEARDSLEY has been playing guitar since he was just nine years old and is founder of the Parallax Method who’ve put out two EPs so far and have an album in the works. In various forms he’s played festivals including Download, Bloodstock, UK Tech Fest, Hard Rock Hell and more. Danny’s NEW solo album CHASE THE SUN is out on 24th June 2022. He joined me to walk us through a selection of tracks from it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2022-06-0641 min
Pomona Rocks INTERVIEWSLEWIS MACRAE of RITUALS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORLEWIS MACRAE of RITUALS brings us a playthrough of the title track from the band's debut EP AWAKE, released on Friday 3rd September.
2021-08-1111 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSTOM HAMILTON of LITTLE TRIGGERS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORTOM HAMILTON of LITTLE TRIGGERS joins me with a preview of the Liverpool duo's new single YEH MAN and talks about the band's origins, being inspired by watching the news and why rock n roll matters.
2021-07-0825 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSFABIO NANIA of THE KANZ meets The REAL ROB TAYLORFABIO NANIA of London-based pop-punk rockers THE KANZ joins me with the band's latest single BORDERLINE and compares songwriting to micturation while I compare their release schedule to Covid. DO NOT MISS IT!
2021-07-0231 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSJOSH DAVIES of MONASTERIES meets The REAL ROB TAYLORMONASTERIES frontman JOSH DAVIES joins us with a special preview of two tracks from the UK extreme metallers' mindblowing new EP SILENCE, released Friday 23rd April 2021, and very patiently answers my noob questions about how to death growl without dying, and how many feet his drummer really has.
2021-04-1926 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSRICHEY from FURROWED BROW meets The REAL ROB TAYLORRICHEY from FURROWED BROW joins us to listen to both sides of the band's new single PUNCTUAL PUNK and THE NARRATIVE OF HUGH GORDON PYM as well as talk about pared-back drumming, the punk ethos and his favourite flavour of ice-cream.
Cover photo by Jimi McDonald.
2021-04-0728 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSRAY PHELAN of HUNTED BY ELEPHANTS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORHUNTED BY ELEPHANTS are a four-piece from London who play real rock n roll, reminiscent of LED ZEPPELIN, DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH. They released their epic album CARRY ON in January and the new single from that KEEP ON GIVING ME LOVING is out on the 9th of April. Bassist RAY PHELAN joins us to talk about that, classic rock n' roll and more.
2021-04-0232 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSSTEVEN VERGAUWEN of SHTEVIL meets The REAL ROB TAYLORFrom Ghent in Belgium SHTEVIL are a seriously hard rockin' band with influences ranging from Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk Railroad to Thin Lizzy, Prince and even Kanye West. Shtevil’s second single from the EP THANK YOU is called STINK and Shtevil's STEVEN VERGAUWEN joins us for a playthrough.
2021-03-2652 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSMADMAN STATE meets The REAL ROB TAYLOROut of London, rapper Madman State released a string of singles in 2020 and he’s hit the ground running in 2021 with his new track Unproblematic. He joins us to talk about his range of musical influences, music video production, freestyle webcasts and who is currently on his radar.
2021-03-1238 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSMATT DUNNE of THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORFunk-rock trio The Final Clause of Tacitus were formed in Reading in 2016 and have shared stages with the likes of Hacktivist, 808 State and Senser. Frontman Matt Dunne joins us to talk through the band's new single Something's Gonna Break and gives us a preview of the band's upcoming EP, Asinine Music For The Solemn and Staid, out on 14th May.
2021-03-0921 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSMARK LAWRENCE of BROKEN LINKS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORMark Lawrence, frontman of UK dark-rock trio BROKEN LINKS walks us through the band's new single, PIONEERS taken from the forthcoming album CONFLICT::STATES, as well as taking the time to talk about Metallica, the perils of automation and what he keeps in his garage...
2021-03-0530 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSZACH BOWDEN of RECALL THE REMAINS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORRecall the Remains guitarist Zach Bowden joins us to talk through the extreme metallers' two latest singles DARKER PATH and THE NIGHT WILL BLEED, both of which feature on their upcoming debut EP, DEAD DREAMS, to be released on Friday 5th March 2021.
2021-03-0431 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSDAVE BRADY of FOREIGNWOLF meets The REAL ROB TAYLORDave Brady of ForeignWolf joins us for a play-through of the band's new single, Alone, and to talk about the Belfast music scene, big sound production, mental health and more.
2021-02-2633 min
MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 13th November 2020Mighty fine music, all relatively new, from Chaos Divine, Sevendust, Martin Grech, Tommy Lee Ft Killvein, Leprous, Corey Taylor, Bring Me The Horizon, From Ashes To New, Nothing But Thieves and System Of A Down. Top stuff. Backed up with immaterial waffle from me!
2020-11-1338 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 16th October 2020New rock songs that have been released in 2020 from 10 Years, Idles, Justice for the Damned, Levellers, Oceans of Slumber, Pvris, Tallah, Deftones, Whitesnake & Corey Taylor.
2020-10-1639 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 24th July 2020MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 24th July 2020 by Rob Taylor
2020-08-0745 minMK Rocks with Rob Taylor 14th August 2020 (Carbon Friendly Edition)MK Rocks with Rob Taylor 2020 June 5th, Ft. Marcus Powell from City of Souls & BlindspottMK Music - MK Rocks with Rob Taylor, with music from Rise Against, Boston Manor and Idles, but mostly from City of Souls & Blindspott as it features a chat with New Zealands rock legend Marcus Powell
2020-06-0545 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSSUAVE MARTYRS meet The REAL ROB TAYLOR 2020.02Suave Martyrs in conversation with the Real Rob Taylor ahead of their gig at Marley Music Studios, Manchester on 8th February 2020. Hear more now at pomona.rocks
2020-03-0110 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSSPANGLED meet The REAL ROB TAYLOR 2020.01Spangled in conversation with the Real Rob Taylor ahead of them headlining Below the Bridge at the Thirsty Scholar in Manchester, 25th January 2020. Hear more now at pomona.rocks
2020-03-0105 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSVOODOO BANDITS meet The REAL ROB TAYLOR 2019.12Voodoo Bandits speak to the Real Rob Taylor ahead of their gig at Gulliver's in Manchester. Hear more now at pomona.rocks
2019-12-1603 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSODDITY ROAD meet The REAL ROB TAYLOR 2019.11The Real Rob Taylor interview with Oddity Road backstage ahead of their gig at Gorilla in Manchester, UK, on November 29th 2019. Hear more now at pomona.rocks
2019-12-0104 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSTHE COVASETTES meet The REAL ROB TAYLOR 2019.11The Real Rob Taylor speaks to the Covasettes backstage at Gorilla, Manchester, 29th November 2019. Hear more now at pomona.rocks
2019-12-0104 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSDANNY BEARDSLEY meets the REAL ROB TAYLORDANNY BEARDSLEY has been playing guitar since he was just nine years old and is founder of the Parallax Method who’ve put out two EPs so far and have an album in the works. In various forms he’s played festivals including Download, Bloodstock, UK Tech Fest, Hard Rock Hell and more. Danny’s NEW solo album CHASE THE SUN is out on 24th June 2022. He joined me to walk us through a selection of tracks from it.
1970-01-0141 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSNICOLE MENDES of THE OTHER SIDE REVIEWS meets The REAL ROB TAYLORNicole Mendes, founder and editor of music site THE OTHER SIDE REVIEWS, talks to the Real Rob Taylor about three tracks that she thinks should be on your radar for May 2022.
1970-01-0123 minPomona Rocks INTERVIEWSGABE MANGOLD of ENTERPRISE EARTH meets The REAL ROB TAYLORGuitar legend GABE MANGOLD from extreme metallers ENTERPRISE EARTH generously took some time out before their gig at REBELLION in Manchester to talk with me in the beer garden of the venue about surviving the tour, the state of the music industry and the possiblity of a collaboration with one or more of their touring bandmates.
1970-01-0109 min