The On Track series: Book Review
Two more from the On Track bookshelf from Sonicbond. American AOR giants Kansas go under the microscope as does the output of the cult of Van Der Graaf Generator and their leading man, Peter Hammill .
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. A former writer and Reviews Editor on Louder Than War as well as several online music blogs, he also contributes to Fireworks and to Powerplay Rock & Metal magazines.
The Magpie Arc – EP2: EP Review
The Magpie Arc – a cross-border, five-piece folk/rock band – follow EP1 with…EP2
Tankus The Henge – Luna Park!: Album Review
A bagful of Gonzo Rock ‘n’ roll from Tankus The Henge and we enter the fantasy land of Luna Park!
The Wildhearts – 30 Year Itch: Album Review
Always an explosive proposition when it comes to playing live, The Wildhearts come up with a classic double live album.
Dawnwalker – Ages: Album Review
Dawnwalker release Ages. Experimental metal that moves into longer form pieces as the Earth dies a slow death.
Hawkwind – 50th Anniversary Live: Album Review
Hawkwind show no signs of stopping even after fifty years. Here’s a live album to help celebrate their half century…
Kimono Drag Queens – Songs Of Worship: Album Review
The cool psych of Australia’s Kimono Drag Queens get well mined on Songs Of Worship.
iamthemorning – Counting The Ghosts: EP Review
iamthemorning set up their own EP release with two new songs and a couple of seasonal ventures.
Beans On Toast – Knee Deep In Nostalgia / The Unforeseeable Future: Album Review
Beans On Toast delivers his annual seasonal offering. A double dose in fact, offering a rare celebration and the usual observations on the past twelve months. You know what’s coming…
Dream Theater – Distant Memories Live In London: Album Review
Dream Theater are in anniversary mode again as arguably their best album (plus assorted titbits) gets a full airing in London for the record.
Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven re-issue: Album Review
In the same year as Jon Anderson released his 1000 Hands album he goes back to almost the start of his solo catalogue with a reissue of Song Of Seven.
The On Track series: Book Review
A couple of new appearances on the On Track bookshelf from Sonicbond. Crosby, Stills & Nash and Barclay James Harvest get thoroughly discussed with an every album, every song analysis.
Kepler Ten – A New Kind Of Sideways: Album Review
The second album from Kepler Ten is one that could well have you backtracking to see what you’ve been missing. A tremendous slab of polished progressive tinged songs.
Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass – Buddies II, Still Buddies: Album Review
The man in perpetual musical motion, Frank Turner, keeps his momentum going. A reunion with his ‘buddy’ Jon Snodgrass and a very welcome sequel.
Jo Quail – Five Incantations Reissue: Album Review
Cellist Jo Quail reissues the haunting Five Incantations album in a beautifully packaged set.