Pope – BFM: Album Review
After an eight year hiatus, Pope return with their sophomore album beset with towering riffs and reverb rich hooks – music without the need for nostalgia.
Spouses – I Could Be Your Dog: Album Review
Curious title, curious music, but extremely fascinating. Self recorded debut album from Spouses – Canadian Joel Durksen – is an enthralling listen.
Teddy Thompson – Never Be The Same: Album Review
First bunch of original songs from Teddy Thompson since his 2020 offering, Heartbreaker Please. Never Be the Same is a collection of confessional songs – the perfect vehicle for that clear, emotional, voice of his.
A Forest Of Stars – Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface: Album Review
A Forest Of Stars return with Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface; the grandiose sixth album from Yorkshire’s black metal eccentrics.
Lemoncello – Perfect Place: Album Review
“How do we move without stepping off the edge of the cliff?” ask Dublin alt-folk duo Lemoncello, as they explore how external pressures quietly shape personal relationships on their new album, Perfect Place
Jody Prewett – Places Beyond: Album Review
Dreamy, mystical, ethereal; calming songs played with feeling and accomplishment by Jody Prewett on Places Beyond.
A Different Thread – Over Again: Album Review
A Different Thread display a cutting edge that belies their blunt and breezy approach to a revivalist ethos.
The Pillars Of Creation – be careful what you wish for: Album Review
The Pillars Of Creation offer up a cautionary tale with a sparkling and brassy soundtrack.
Prism Shores – Softest Attack: Album Review
Prism Shores’ Softest Attack feels like a DIY jangle-pop record built from familiar ingredients
Frozen Soul – No Place of Warmth: Album Review
Arriving like an Arctic blast in the dead of summer, Frozen Soul returns with bone-chilling HM-2 buzzsaw tones wrapped in permafrost on their latest release, No Place of Warmth.
Vince Clarke – Remix | Remodel: Album Review
Vince Clarke remixes and remodels a plethora of iconic names and songs.
Plini – An Unameable Desire: Album Review
Prolific Australian guitarist, composer and producer Plini releases his brand new album; An Unnameable Desire.
Tarragon – Home At Cofa’s: Album Review
Tarragon here issues some superlative dream-pop from Coventry, drip fed by some of the best brass you’ll hear this year. Spice up your life or what!
Martin Barre – Live In The USA & Europe: Album Review
The acoustic trio and the electric quartet formats share billing on a Martin Barre live extravaganza.
Melanie C Album Launch – Project House, Leeds: Live Review
Melanie C plays an intimate show in Leeds as she launches Sweat. She also has the help of a very special ‘spicy’ guest.