Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko – Bourne On The Wind: Single Review
Pastoral Englishness and Malian sensibilities unite on the lead single from the forthcoming album by Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko.
John Barlass
John has been a music obsessive since he first heard 'Love Me Do' seeping out of the family radio in 1962. he spent a career in the rail industry before turning back to his first love of music. He plays bass guitar and melodeon, loves folk/rock and lives in Warwick.
Hands Of The Heron – Quiet Light: Album Review
3rd album from Bristol-based psych-folk trio, Hands Of The Heron, is the perfect accompaniment to that contemplative activity.
Hotel Art – Elevator Music: Album Review
Debut album from the Boo Hewerdine/Vlado Nosal collaboration, Hotel Art. Guaranteed to charm.
Yani Martinelli – Polaris: Album Review
Melodious dreamscapes, sumptuous harmonies and plush instrumentation and Polaris, the new album from Yani Martinelli is a triumph.
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band – Still Barking: Boxset Review
The definitive Bonzo Boxset: 7 years in the making and featuring just about everything that the Bonzos ever committed to vinyl, tape or celluloid.
Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood – Violet Sky: Album Review
A collection of European dance tunes from Gentile & Wood, played with meticulous and tender loving care.
Norman Lamont and the Heaven Sent – Christmas Revolution: Single Review
Scottish songwriter, storyteller and performer Norman Lamont gets into party mode, pleading for a “Revolution of Kindness” this Christmas…
Nigel Planer & The Values – Sleepless In South London: Single & Video Review
Actor Nigel Planer is joined by a group of powerful friends – and the result: a breathtaking single/video combo.
State Of The Union – Paper Tigers: Album Review
State Of The Union album #4 – a vibrant, life-affirming collection of bluesy acoustic gems from Brooks Williams & Boo Hewerdine.
The Magpies – Midnight Oil: Single Review
Our old friends, The Magpies, return to get our Christmas season off to a joyful, atmospheric, start with their new single, Midnight Oil.
Fun Facts – Apartment Rock: Album Review
Debut album from Brooklyn, NY collective, Fun Facts. Dreamy post-punk plus intimate, melodic vocals = warm satisfaction.
Three Idle Women Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye: Live Review
We’re in Ross-on-Wye to catch Three Idle Women on the back of their All Hands Together album release.
Otherish – When I Was You: Album Review
Otherish are back to challenge every tissue of your body with their new album, When I Was You.
Mary Bue – Bedding Down With The Deer – Single Review
Singer/songwriter, yogi and International Retreat Guide Mary Bue finds solace and safety on her third single – Bedding Down With the Deer.
Ashley Reaks – The Body Blow Of Grief: Album Review
Ashley Reaks continues his prog-punk soundscape explorations on solo album #14. Give it a deep listen – concentration pays dividends.