Yani Martinelli – Polaris: Album Review
Melodious dreamscapes, sumptuous harmonies and plush instrumentation and Polaris, the new album from Yani Martinelli is a triumph.
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.
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.
Beans On Toast – Wild Goose Chasers: Album Review
November yields to December and that can only mean one thing – another album of simple songs covering complicated subjects, from Beans On Toast.
Fightmilk – No Souvenirs: Album Review
South London power pop combo Fightmilk test out new opportunities on their 3rd album, No Souvenirs.
Barbara – Little Bird Sing: Single Review
Here it is – as promised. Barbara recall the 1940s – and reflect the 1970s – with new single, Little Bird Sing