Hidden States – Reconcile: EP Review
Hidden States – the artist formerly known as County Line Runner – picks up his post-pandemic thread.
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.
Hannah Scott – Ancient Lights: EP Review
Delightful short collection from wave-making Suffolk-Surrey songstress, Hannah Scott.
Gwil Owen – The Road To The Sky: Album Review
A sublime blend of country, rock and Little Feat-style southern funk. The new album from Nashville singer-songwriter Gwil Owen is an all-round triumph
Frank Zappa – Zappa ’80: Mudd Club/ Munich
More from the Zappa archives – this time it’s a pair of 1980 shows from New York and Munich
Annie Keating – Album and UK Tour plans: News
Album and tour news from the Annie Keating camp…
La Ratte – Astray: Album Review
Competent, convincing lexicon of Americana from Dutch/Deutsch trio, La Ratte on the Astray album.
Yarn – Cocaine Bear: Single Review
The story of Pablo the cocaine-guzzling black bear of Northern Georgia – as recounted by Carolina’s Americana stalwarts, Yarn.
Trapeze – Don’t Stop The Music – Complete Recordings Vol 1: 1970-1992: Boxset Review
The first three albums from Trapeze – “The finest three-piece band never to make it,” plus live recordings
Fairport Convention – Core Theatre, Solihull: Live Review
And once again, The Bus Rolls On. Fairport’s 2023 Winter Tour is up and running. We caught up with the entourage at Solihull’s Core Theatre.
Real Terms – Vantage: Album Review
Intricate and accomplished debut album from Liverpool alt-pop experimentalists, Real Terms.
Cosse – It Turns Pale: Album Review
Debut album from Parisian post-noise outfit, Cosse. Prepare to be challenged and amazed.
MF Tomlinson – We Are Still Wild Horses: Album Review
The epic second movement of London-based Brisbanite MF Tomlinson’s magnum opus.
Sean Taylor – Sean Taylor Band Live: Album Review
An old friend returns – with familiar songs in a new format. Sean Taylor and his band are live and cooking.
Sunny War – Anarchist Gospel: Album Review
Could this be the ONE? The latest offering from Sunny War may just be the big breakthrough…
Holy Popes – Debut album: Album Review
Gritty, hardcore messaging on the debut album from Bristol post-garage punks, the Holy Popes.
