Oka Vanga – Oka Vanga: Album Review
The third album from the Folk/Americana duo of Will and Angie, known collectively as Oka Vanga
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 On Track series: Book Review
We review three more books as the On Track authors plot the every album, every song output of Renaissance, Dire Straits and Kate Bush.
Seth Lakeman – Freedom Fields at 15: Live Review
We catch up on a live stream from folk icon Seth Lakeman whose Freedom Fields is fifteen years old. A good enough reason for a party.
One to watch in ’21 – introducing Toria Wooff
Manchester folk-rock singer-songwriter Toria Wooff has a new single and with plans afoot for this to be only the start, her take on the sound of Elton John via the Floyd, stirs the soul.
The Magpie Arc – EP3: EP Review
The Magpie Arc release EP3; another splendid four track collection. They’re a gift that keeps giving.
Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne – Rakes & Misfits: Album Review
Rakes & Misfits finds Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne makes the concertina sexy.
Jon Boden – Last Mile Home: Album Review
Jon Boden revisits the themes explored on Songs From The Floodplain and Afterglow as his ‘climate change trilogy’ comes to a conclusion.
The Alarm – WAЯ: Album Review
The Alarm release WAЯ – an album written, recorded and released in 50 days between January 6th and February 26th 2021.
Ninebarrow – A Pocketful Of Acorns: Album Review
Ninebarrow craft another exquisite collection of music inspired by nature
Huwbergine – I’m On It: New Single
KOYO frontman Huw Edwards shows off his his lockdown project, Huwbergine. We’re promised a blast of triumphant electro-pop (with guitars).
Remote Bass – Impossible: EP Review
Remote Bass is a brand new studio project from bassist Ben Adey and producer Tim Scott. A cocktail of gentle funk, soul and hip hop beats on Impossible.
Leprous – The Malina & Pitfalls weekend: Live Review
A weekend at ‘gig TV’ with Norwegian Prog Metallers Leprous as they showcase their most recent two albums with full run throughs of each record, one per night.
Be Bop Deluxe – Drastic Plastic: Album Review
The final Be Bop Deluxe album, Drastic Plastic is truly Plastic Fantastic, making its bow to complete an excellent reissue series.
The Almighty – Powertrippin’: Album Review
Powertrippin’ – the chart bothering third album from The Almighty gets a reboot.
The Pretty Reckless – Death By Rock And Roll: Album Review
A dose of life affirming Rock And Roll from The Pretty Reckless