Payne's Pretzels

SITTING IN A SMALL DRESSING ROOM somewhere in the bowels of The Sage, it was time for a chat about the band and the evening’s event. Normally The Sage conjures imagery of the Northern Symphonia, folk and other eclectic music styles. However, tonight was all about fast rock, a first to the venue according to [...]

Rating: Franz are back and they’ve made a few changes. The dance element has grown and the intertwining guitars have been replaced with some classic synth work. Ulysses matches up to the catchiness of Take Me Out with a distinctive element. It’s the tight rhythm section that makes this a hit record, with a fantastic [...]