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.
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. Editor on Louder Than War, he also contributes to the LTW magazine, Powerplay Rock & Metal mag, Fireworks and FATEA as well as freelancing for PROG, Record Collector, Sonic Bandwagon and local press in Bury and Congleton.
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.
Hannah James & The JigDoll Ensemble– The Woman And Her Words: Album Review
Hannah James and her Jigdoll ensemble are proving to be an innovative and creative force.
Show Of Hands – Battlefield Dance Floor: Album Review
The new four piece Show Of Hands make the numbers count on Battlefield Dance Floor.
The Blackheart Orchestra – Wigan Old Courts: Live Review
The Blackheart Orchestra wow Wigan with sounds old and new as they preview their Mesmeranto album.
Moon Duo – Stars Are The Light: Album Review
Enjoy a trip with the cosmic sounds and disco grooves of Moon Duo.
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.
Boo Hewerdine – Before: Album Review
The irrepressible and prolific songwriter comes up with an interesting contrast to 2017’s Swimming In Mercury.
Granny’s Attic – Wheels Of The World: Album Review
Three hotshot young folk musicians and a seasoned hand as their guiding light. Sounds promising.
Klone – Le Grand Voyage: Album Review
Introspective and atmospheric rock from Poitiers, France. PROG has called Klone “sleek, impassioned and thoroughly modern.” We add our two penn’orth.