Massive Wagons – House Of Noise: Album Review
Massive Wagons follow up Full Nelson with House Of Noise. Another rip-snorter that redefines what we mean by British values. Out on Earache Records.
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.
Kaprekar’s Constant – Meanwhile: EP Review
Having been impressed with their Depth Of Field album at the end of 2019, Kaprekar’s Constant delight us with an interim ‘no frills’ four track EP while they do the spadework for the next album.
Virginia Kettle – No Place Like Tomorrow: Album Review
No Place Like tomorrow – a solo album from Virginia Kettle, “the creative heart of Merry Hell,” that promises everything from Joni Mitchell to Victoria Wood.
The Residents: Meat, Metal & Bone: Album Review
San Francisco’s The Residents offer up an album based on the works of long-lost bluesman Alvin ‘Dyin’ Dog’ Snow.
Goldray – Feel The Change: Album Review
2017’s Rising album by Goldray was a terrific psych fest. Proof that lightning can strike twice, Kenwyn House and Leah Rasmussen are back with a tremendous second album in Feel The Change.
Charlie Barnes – Last Night’s Glitter : Album Review
“This album is me, at home,” says Charlie Barnes of Last Night’s Glitter. It sums up this subtle and refined little collection rather well. Out on InsideOut Music.
Lemurian Folk Songs – Logos: Album Review
Lemurian Folk Songs – not what you may expect. The psychedelic blues quartet from Hungary release their second album Logos. Close your eyes and let your mind expand….
Asian Death Crustacean – Baikal: Album Review
London four-piece, Asian Death Crustacean, release a debut record that takes us on a switchback from prog metal to electronic and ambient references in a sprawling and enthralling six-part composition.
KOYO – You Said It: Album Review
KOYO release their second album. You Said It, that sees them moving on significantly from their excellent debut.
Be Bop Deluxe – Axe Victim, Deluxe: Album Review
The fourth of an excellent repackaging series of the Be Bop Deluxe catalogue with the 1974 debut, Axe Victim, getting the treatment.
Airbag – A Day At The Beach: Album Review
Four years since the release of the superb Disconnected, Airbag deliver the goods again on their fifth full-length album, A Day At The Beach.
Dana Immanuel & The Stolen Band – Mama’s Codeine: EP Review
Banjo player, Oxford Classics graduate and poker journalist. Is there no end to the talent of Dana Immanuel? Find out on her new four and a half track EP.
Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement: Album Review
The weighty concept behind Bereavement, the new album from Canadian duo Jupiter Hollow belies a record that’s full of punch and fire.
Kyros – Celexa Dreams: Album Review
There’s a strong vein of Eighties polish and synth-pop on the new album, Celexa Dreams, from London quartet Kyros.
Minnie Birch – You’re Not Singing Anymore: Album Review
Football and folk music. An unbeatable combo and pulled into the same bed by Minnie Birch on Volume 1 of You’re Not Singing Anymore.