Dymna Lotva – Vyraj: Album Review
Dymna Lotva take another evolutionary step on their fourth LP, Vyraj. The rebellious Belarussian dissidents powerfully demonstrate that they are far more than a ‘one-trick pony’ in every conceivable artistic aspect.
The Tubs – Hard Life: Album Review
More jangulating gold from the bottom of The Tubs’ tub. Self-hatred has never sounded so good!
Corella – A Beautiful World To Lose: Album Review
Second album charting the rapid rise of latest Mancunian starlets Corella.
Emma Hunter – Yolanda: Album Review
Flamenco and Mariachi influences meet the soulful pop of Dusty Springfield head-on, on Yolanda – the debut album from Emma Hunter.
The Fierce & The Dead – Regional Theatre: Album Review
Be fierce or be dead. Or both. Pushing the songwriting and the sonics, The Fierce & The Dead try and test the untried and untested.
Zvindiyar – Six Rites: Album Review
The debut album from Zvindiyar is a clear progressive death metal balancing punishing riff architecture with ritual precision by multi-instrumentalist Mohammed AlMeshkhas.
Toby Shaer – Amalgam: Album Review
Debut album from in-demand multi-instrumentalist Toby Shaer. Amalgam is the culmination of over 15 years of writing and collecting melodies.
Sunjay – Split The Sheets: Album Review
Rockabilly, country and a smidgeon of folk see Sunjay picking from rock n roll and country legends to put his own twist on well recognised songs.
Mr Plow – At One With Nature: Album Review
Mr Plow return after a 12-year hiatus. At One With Nature, picks up precisely where they left off.
Fuzz Kitchen – Fuzz Kitchen: Album Review
Hatfield And The Health’s Canterbury homage mutates into Fuzz Kitchen with an album of original music in the Canterbury scene style.
Midnight Swim – Midnight Swim: Album Review
Manchester alt-pop-punk 5-piece Midnight Swim make their presence felt. ‘Power’ and ‘pop’ are in plentiful supply on the band’s self-titled debut album.
Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos: Album Review
Venceremos heralds a majestic and pulverising return for the Villagers Of Ioannina City.
Arab Strap – Half Told Tales: Album Review
Let joyful misery be outpouring, as Falkirk curmudgeons Arab Strap return, and, this time, there’s even hopefulness sneaking into their cynical icy hearts.
Tessa Rose Jackson – The Lighthouse With Strings (Live at Metropolis): Album Review
Dutch-British singer/songwriter/composer Tessa Rose Jackson reimagines seven songs from her acclaimed album, The Lighthouse.
The Durutti Column – Renascent: Album Review
Sixteen years on,The Durutti Column plug the gap with Renascent and how recognisable it all sounds