Blue Rose Code: Jericho: Single Review
Blue Rose Code release the blistering first single from the upcoming and highly anticipated new album Bright Circumstance.
Gareth Allen
Gareth is a contributor for Louder than War, and has previously contributed to Sonic Bandwagon, Room Thirteen and Mudkiss.
Louise Dodds & Elchin Shirinov –Nowhere To Hide: Single Review
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov have released a new single that beautifully combines jazz and classical music with a powerful emotional storytelling.
Pentangle – Reunions: Live & BBC Sessions 1982-2011: Album Review
Pentangle re-defined the musical possibilities of folk and jazz music, and on this new box set their live and session reunion work is justly celebrated.
Neoteric Ensemble – Neoteric Ensemble Volume 1: Album Review
Neoteric Ensemble’s debut album brilliantly brings together jazz and classical music across a collection of superb intricate compositions.
Jim Rattigan – Duos: Album Review
Jim Rattigan’s Duos is a magnificent example of improvised music that will both move and astonish the listener.
Barclay James Harvest – Baby James Harvest: Album Review
Barclay James Harvest’s album Baby James Harvest receives the positive re-evaluation it rightly deserves in this new box set.
Blue Rose Code – Tolbooth, Stirling: Live Review
Blue Rose Code play two magnificent sets at the Tolbooth, Stirling, undertaking a musical journey from the early songs of North Ten to an incredible seven new unreleased songs.
Various Artists – Round and Round – Progressive Sounds of 1974: Album Review
Round and Round is a superlative box set collection of artists and bands who were making an impact in 1974, under the broad banner of progressive rock.
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh: Live Review
We’re at Edinburgh Fringe to see Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at St Vincent’s Chapel.
Carroll Thompson – Carroll Thompson (expanded edition): Album Review
Carroll Thompson’s superb second album is reissued and is testament to the exceptional musical talents of one of the most soulful vocalists in reggae.
Snows Of Yesteryear – Snows Of Yesteryear: Album Review
Snows Of Yesteryear release their much-anticipated debut album, with an exciting contemporary take on the creative potential of folk music.
Louise Dodds & Elchin Shirinov –Two Hours After Midnight: Album Review
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov have produced a wonderful collection of jazz influenced interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.
Phil Bancroft Quartet – Degrees of Freedom: Album Review
The Phil Bancroft Quartet have crafted a musical tour de force, that provides an intriguing palette of dazzling musicianship and composition.
Clara Engel – Sanguinaria: Album Review
New album Sanguinaria is another creative landmark on Clara Engel’s always fascinating and immersive musical journey.
Brian Auger and Julie Tippetts – Encore: Album Review
Newly reissued, Encore is the 1978 album that reunited Brian Auger and Julie Tippetts, and is an exhilarating tribute to two amazing musical talents.