Down ‘n’ Outz: This Is How We Roll: Album Review
A huge slab of feelgood rock and roll from Joe Elliott’s labour of love.
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.
Elbow – Giants Of All Sizes: Album Review
Time for another trip to planet Elbow with a soundtrack that promises some departures from the tried and trusted but enough of the familiar Garvey clout.
Alice Cooper – Manchester Arena: Live Review
Alice is back in Manchester and At The Barrier’s deadly duo are in the not-so cheap seats.
Bent Knee – You Know What They Mean: Album Review
The band that gives Inside Out Music’s progressive tag a certain edge with their hybrid of progressive and creative art-rock.
Jack Rutter – Gold Of Scar And Shale: Album Review
Gold Of Scar And Shale finds Jack Rutter following up Hills with a set that further enhances his reputation as a solo artist.
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Hannah James and her Jigdoll ensemble are proving to be an innovative and creative force.
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The new four piece Show Of Hands make the numbers count on Battlefield Dance Floor.
The Blackheart Orchestra – Wigan Old Courts: Live Review
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Moon Duo – Stars Are The Light: Album Review
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Kaprekar’s Constant – Depth Of Field: Album Review
Kaprekar’s Constant release another progressive rock meisterwork with Depth Of Field.
Le Cygne Noir – Shadow Of A Wrecking Ball: Album Review
A dystopian roller coaster of a white knuckle ride ensues from Le Cygne Noir.
Chelsea Wolfe – Birth Of Violence: Album Review
Sombre, ominous yet with a majesty that you’d associate with Chelsea Wolfe. Birth Of Violence sees her moving in a sparse and stark direction.
aswekeepsearching – Rooh: Album Review
Rooh, sees aswekeepsearching enhancing a slowly building reputation in a field where many ply their trade yet few stand out in the same way as the Indian quartet.
Rowan Rheingans – The Lines We Draw Together: Album Review
We look back at an album from Rowan Rheingans that appeared at the end of last month that defines experimental folk.
