Marc Almond – Stranger Things Reissue: Album Review
Marc Almond’s highly acclaimed 11th solo album, Stranger Things, blends synth and orchestration in a 3 CD package.
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Rick Wakeman – The Myths and Legends of Rick Wakeman: Album Review
4CD Box Set featuring vintage concert recordings focusing on the mid-‘70s work of Rick Wakeman.
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets – Manchester Apollo: Live Review (Part 2)
Another view of the Saucerful Of Secrets show at Manchester Apollo; so good we reviewed it twice!
Blunt Chunks – Blunt Chunks: EP Review
On Blunt Chunks’ debut self-titled EP, Toronto-based artist Caitlin Woelfle-O’Brien battles and copes with the conflicting emotions brought about by heart-rending experiences.
Winter In Eden – Social Fake: Album Review
Pre- and during lockdown compositions see symphonic rock ensemble Winter In Eden release their well-crafted fourth studio album, Social Fake, which is bristling with energy.
The Waterboys – All Souls Hill: Album Review
Once again we find inspiration and solace with The Waterboys.
Kaipa – Urskog: album review
Swedish progressive folk-fusion-rock band Kaipa release their 14th studio album: a mind-expanding venture through the Swedish landscape.
Pershagen – Hilma: Album Review
The third Pershagen studio album Hilma, combines Nordic-folk roots and Sweden’s take on head-spinning instrumental cosmic rock.
Anthony John Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
At The Barrier once again visits Over Hulton Folk Club, Bolton to catch Irish singer-songwriter/raconteur Anthony John Clarke.
Bjorn Riis: Everything To Everyone
Mainman of Norwegian prog rock band Airbag, Bjorn Riis releases his fourth solo album Everything To Everyone, maintaining his and Airbag’s high quality of multi-layered music.
Mail Train – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
The folk club scene is still alive and kicking. We’re at the Over Hulton Folk Club for Mail Train.
SPINN – Outside Of The Blue: Album Review
Drawing inspiration from Buddhist teachings and the hopeful attitude of frontman Johnny Quinn, Liverpool-based four-piece SPINN return with second album Outside Of The Blue.
Calum Mason – Panopticon: Album Review
Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Calum Mason takes a break from his current musical connections to release a fascinating groundbreaking album Panopticon.
Faceless Mirror – No Shelter: Single Review
Faceless Mirror continue to release singles from their forthcoming new album. No Shelter reflects the torment created in our fragile world.
Jamie McDell – Jamie McDell: Album Review
Prolific New Zealand singer/songwriter, Jamie McDell, releases a self titled album to add to her already well received musical catalogue.