Gali & Aviram – Cloud Of Years: Album Review
Debut album from Israeli father-daughter duo Gali & Aviram that explores closeness and distance, memory, inner change and ‘the strange way time can blur between generations.’
Moonspell – Far From God: Album Review
Portugal’s gothic metal standard-bearers Moonspell return with Far From God, their thirteenth studio album, which doesn’t so much chase the past as drag it kicking and screaming into the present.
Sam Carter – Sings Nic Jones, Live at Celtic Connections: Album Review
A striking reconnection with the past, as Carter revives the Jones songbook and does the singer proud.
When Rivers Meet – Rhythm Rust & Static: Album Review
We’d asked: “Are When Rivers Meet a new White Stripes for the 2020s?” With their new album, Rhythm Rust & Static, the husband/wife alt-rock duo answer that question with a resounding “YES.”
Joan As Police Woman – Real Life Evolution: Album Review
Wasser reads the MIRANDA rights to her 2006 release, coming up with an alibi that surpasses the original.
Adam Clark – Folk & Fold: Album Review
The luminaries of the Norfolk folk scene convene once again – this time to help Norwich multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and singer Adam Clark create his ‘love-letter to Norfolk’ on his new album, Folk & Fold
Quick Takes – June 2026: Album Reviews
Another end of month album round up with a bumper bundle including Michael J. Sheehy, Chroma, Les Big Byrd, Pillarstone and Mono.
Mortiis – Ghosts Of Europa: Album Review
Ghosts Of Europa is latest addition to the ever prolific and interesting, Mortiis. The album is released via Prophecy Productions.
Liminal Sky – All Tomorrow’s Darkness: Album Review
Released worldwide by Karisma Records, All Tomorrow’s Darkness is a beautifully bleak debut from Liminal Sky.
Matt Palka – Moment In The Sun: Album Review
Matt Palka chronicles the sights and encounters of an epic cross-country bicycling odyssey, with an immersive soundtrack and audio book project,
Lunatic Soul – Transition II: Album Review
Mariusz Duda gets back on the horse with a reminder of the potency of Lunatic Soul.
Shank Painters – Spitfire: Album Review
Rebel songs, social commentary, biting satire and, of course, a roll upon the high seas. Shank Painters tackle the lot on their 4th album, Spitfire
Ibrahim Maalouf – Trumpets Of Michel-Ange: Vol 2: Album Review
Virtuoso trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf lives up to his reputation as ‘a living legend of jazz’ as he reconvenes the Trumpets of Michel-Ange ensemble.
Warning – Rituals Of Shame: Album Review
Warning release their new full length player, two decades after their massively influential Watching From A Distance. Is Rituals Of Shame worth the wait?
The Hanging Stars – Just A Day: Album Review
Evolution (in the summertime) is the ethos behind this inspired latest outing from The Hanging Stars, your favourite purveyors of, well, more than you might have expected.