Hawkwind – Somnia: Album Review
They may have fifty years behind them but Hawkwind show no signs of slowing down.
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.
Auri – II, Those We Don’t Speak Of: Album Review
The journey of Auri continues with a subtle and sublime set of atmospheric and emotional music.
Be Bop Deluxe – Live! In The Air Age: Album Review
A huge Be Bop Deluxe live collection that expands on the Live In The Air Age album.
Marillion – Fugazi (Deluxe Remaster): Album Review
Fugazi -the 1984 album from Marillion – is the next in the series to benefit from the definitive spit and polish treatment.
Tillison Reingold Tiranti – Allium, Una Storia: Album Review
A trio of prog musos let their progressive hair down and go big time, old school on Allium: Una Storia
Amanda Lehmann – Innocence And Illusion: Album Review
Singer / songwriter / guitarist Amanda Lehmann steps into the spotlight with her first solo album.
Lifesigns – Altitude: Album Review
Lifesigns release album #3 – Altitude is worth the wait. A testament to the possibilities of remote recording.
The Neal Morse Band – Innocence & Danger: Album Review
The Neal Morse Band, also now known as NMB, traverse a full spectrum of styles on Innocence & Danger.
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys – The Wishing Tree: Album Review
Sam Kelly breaks the four year(!) wait for a new album. He’s back with The Lost Boys and The Wishing Tree.
Kyros – Recover: Album Review
Synth Proggers, Kyros, continue to embrace the new trends in the music world and offer up a set that shows off their influences.
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
The Gathering comes to Manchester. Frank Turner, the Souls and the travelling roadshow return to The Apollo for the first time in ten years.
The Cold Stares – Heavy Shoes: Album Review
Indiania duo, The Cold Stares, get very raw and very rootsy with a significant blast of unfiltered Blues Rock.
Underneath The Stars Festival: Live Review
After a year off, we’re back at Underneath The Stars for another quality festival bill headed by Kate Rusby.
Michael Woodman – Psithurism: Album Review
Thumpermonkey’s Michael Woodman goes solo with something a bit different, calling into place the expression ‘expect the unexpected’.
Hushtones – Greetings From The Other Side: Album Review
Hushtones follow up the promise of their Sinking single with an album that shows they’re more than just purveyors of lush pop sensibilities.