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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.

Rupert Wates – Lamentations: Album Review

By John Barlass on 1st December 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Ex-London emigrée, Rupert Wates, mesmerizes on tenth album outing. Released on Bite Music.

Skates And Wagons – #ep: EP Review

By John Barlass on 29th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Oxfordshire duo, Skates And Wagons, get to grips with a new Britpop on their debut #ep.

Sophie Jamieson – Release: EP Review

By John Barlass on 28th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Loneliness, spiraling and self-destruction – Sophie Jamieson shares her thoughts on her new EP titled Release.

Thee Holy Brothers – My Name Is Sparkle: Album Review

By John Barlass on 25th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Uplifting and enjoyable – Los Angeles duo, Thee Holy Brothers, tell the story of Sparkle’s spiritual quest.

BJ Cole – Daydream Smile: Album Review

By John Barlass on 24th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Grab a beer, sit back, and watch the sun set as the Pacific laps around your feet. BJ Cole brings Hawaii to your living room

Micko & The Mellotronics – 1/2 Dove – 1/2 Pigeon: Album Review

By John Barlass on 23rd November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

½ dove – ½ pigeon is the debut album from art-punk combo Micko & The Mellotronics.

Chilly Gonzales – A Very Chilly Christmas: Album Review

By John Barlass on 22nd November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Chilly Gonzales presents lounge piano variations on a flurry of Christmas favourites – with a twist!

Ewan Macintyre Band – Dream On Sally: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Masterful slice of transatlantic roots music from Scottish/Canadian Ensemble led by Ewan Macintyre.

Larkin Poe – Kindred Spirits: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th November 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Those Lovell sisters bring fun and pleasure to a locked-down world with their new album of classic covers. We review Kindred Spirits by Larkin Poe.

Time Tunnel: Does Anybody Remember Samplers?

By John Barlass on 19th November 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

How did we get to hear the music we loved back in the late 60s and early 70s, when it was never played on the radio and we were too impoverished to buy full-priced albums? By buying SAMPLERS – that’s how!