Atavist: III – Absolution: Album Review
Atavist are back having reformed in 2017 after a ten year hiatus. As one of the UK’s most devastating death/doom bands, they have returned with a new album; III: Absolution.
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.
Jade Hairpins – Harmony Avenue: Album Review
Jade Hairpins, formed out of Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up, deliver a hidden gem of 2020.
The Magpies – Tidings: Album Review
The Magpies can count themselves amongst some of the finest folk groups in the land. Their debut album, Tidings, is full of songs and tunes steeped in traditional English folklore.
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.
The Animal State – Genus: Album Review
Some jazzy prog rock on the debut album, Genus, from Col Mullins, also known as The Animal State.
The James Oliver Band – Twang: Album Review
Twang by The James Oliver Band is a set of 11 no-nonsense, good, honest, back-to-roots rockers, played with passion and great good humour.
Michael McDermott – What In The World…: Album Review
What In The World is the latest offering on the state of the world by Michael McDermott.
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.
Buzzcocks – Sell You Everything 1991-2014: Album Review
A shedload of albums, singles, rarities and unreleased music from the Buzzcocks archive. As usual, lovingly collated by the fine people at Cherry Red.
Larkin Poe – Self Made Man: Album Review
Self Made Man is the fifth album from Larkin Poe and it’s a stonker.
Uncle Greedy – The Journey To Mile 39: EP Review
The debut EP from Uncle Greedy, The Journey To Mile 39, blends Folk-Rock and a bevvy of 60’s and 70’s influences.