Trish Clowes – A View With A Room: Album Review
Trish Clowes, with the album, A View With A Room, has created a memorable musical landscape, with playing full of imagination and soul.
Gareth Allen
Gareth is a contributor for Louder than War, and has previously contributed to Sonic Bandwagon, Room Thirteen and Mudkiss.
Clara Engel – Their Invisible Hands: Album Review
Their Invisible Hands by Clara Engel is an album you must hear, with its collection of engaging and immersive songs, and excellent musicianship.
Billy Mackenzie – Satellite Life: Recordings 1994-1996: Album Review
Satellite Life documents the collaboration between Billy Mackenzie, of The Associates, and Steve Aungle, showcasing Billy’s remarkable voice and songwriting.
Aurora – SWG3, Glasgow: Live Review
Aurora brings a unique stage presence, and incredible songs and music, to an admiring and appreciative Glasgow audience.
Omar + QCBA – Live At Last: Album Review
Live At Last documents a stunning soul and jazz collaboration between Omar and QCBA, recorded live at the Jazz Cafe.
Kevin Figes – Wallpaper Music: Album Review
Wallpaper Music is an exceptional album, full of engaging compositions and stunning musical arrangements and playing, put together by the very talented Kevin Figes, and a group of fine musicians.
Lorna Shore – Classic Grand, Glasgow: Live Review
From Warren County, New Jersey, Lorna Shore is a metal band to watch, with their powerhouse take on the deathcore metal genre.
Spirit – Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus: Album Review
Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus by Spirit, is their 1970 masterpiece, and is now available in a newly expanded and remastered deluxe edition.
Nordic Giants – Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Glasgow: Live Review
Nordic Giants are a musical and visual phenomenon, providing a fully integrated audio-visual experience at Glasgow’s CCA.
Paradise Lost – The Garage, Glasgow: Live Review
Paradise Lost are back on the road for a full UK tour and an opportunity to feature material from the excellent 2020 release Obsidian.
Various Artists – Notes From The Underground: Radical Music Of The Twentieth Century: Album Review
Notes from the Underground is an intriguing release that showcases the influence and impact of radical music of the Twentieth Century.
Doodswens – Lichtvrees: Album Review
Doodswens release their debut album Lichtvrees, and infuse black metal with a range of influences and new creative directions.
Hamish Hawk – The Great Eastern, Edinburgh: Live Review
Hamish Hawk plays an enchanting and very well received acoustic set at Edinburgh’s the Great Eastern Festival
Svalbard – Glasgow Stereo: Live Review
On a cold Monday night in Glasgow, Svalbard attract a very sizeable and appreciative audience which is a testament to the respect in which this band is held in the metal community.
Swallow The Sun – Moonflowers : Album Review
Swallow the Sun release a new studio album, that marks another impressive step forward in the band’s composition and performance abilities.