John Your Mate — John (vocals), Neil (bass), and Tim (guitar) — have spent nearly four decades on the verge of something big. What that “something” is remains unclear, but they’ve outlasted trends, hairlines, and a worrying number of marriages.

Frontman John, a man with a voice described by some as “powerful” and by others as “a sound that startles dogs,” always had the charisma to hold a room—sometimes by force. Neil, the brooding bassist, still insists he was “this close” to joining a much more successful band, though no one has ever been able to verify which one. And Tim, the guitar hero of the trio, has long claimed to have invented the power chord, a claim that has been widely debunked by everyone who knows what a power chord is.

A short-lived record deal in 1997 ended when the label went bankrupt. “Probably our fault,” admits Neil. A disastrous concept album (Pale Blue Dot) led to a hiatus, but then to a 2011 reunion gig that never actually ended.

Now in their silver years, they continue to play as long as gigs finish before bedtime. With a new album coming soon, Waiting For The Punch, they remain dedicated to rock, friendship, and just enough gigs to avoid proper jobs. And in the end, isn’t that what rock and roll is all about?

Heavy Times - Brand New Song - April 2022

Our brand new tune, Heavy Times, is out now. Very much influenced by the world of crap we are living in at the moment.

Available on all major streamers and also the video is on our video page.

Some guy on the Twitters said of it ‘Great vocal stacking in the chorus, accompanied by a powerful rhythm section of rocking guitars, bass and drums. A lovely bass break in the middle provides great contrast!’.

Pale Blue Dot - New album out now on Spotify and elsewhere - Feb 2022

New twelve song album. Featuring the hard-hitting rocker, Hate It, and Don’t Look at the Sun.

All the songs are available in widescreen, gate-fold format on all major streamers.

Also, check out the video for Hate It in the videos section.

Crank your speakers to 11 or 12 if you can.