Ian M Bailey – Lost In A Sound: Album Review
ATB psych-country favourite Ian M Bailey takes us from the ocean depths to outer space via the Califormia desert on Lost In A Sound.
Various Artists – Lazy Days: The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1975: Album Review
A great new collection that travels through the lazy days of British rock and pop music of 1975.
Edith Frost – In Space: Album Review
First album in 20 years from US singer-songwriter Edith Frost. Psychedelic dreamscapes and brightly-coloured pop sit comfortably together
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Another Day At The Circus: Album Review
‘Live in concert’ – Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman place one foot in front of the other and walk the tightrope of live performance, making it look a breeze.
Avishai Cohen – Brightlight: Album Review
Avishai Cohen’s album Brightlight highlights a composer and bassist who seeks to explore new musical paths, redefine musical boundaries, all the while achieving musical excellence.
Courting – Lust for Life Or: How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story: Album Review
Following their second album New Last Name; released last year; Courting are back with yet another burst of creative guitar music.
Steven Wilson – The Overview: Album Review
What happens when Steven Wilson heads out towards the dark side of the moon for the chance to imagine a glance back at Earth.
Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace: Album Review
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Basia Bulat finds a new direction – without neglecting her folk roots – on her 7th album, Basia’s Palace.
Signia Alpha – Wonderland: Album Review
Psychedelia, folk, Beatle influences and a generous dash of humour – it’s all here on Wonderland, the new mini-album from Matt Webster and his Signia Alpha ensemble
The Move – Message From The Country (Remastered & Expanded): Album Review
Swansong from the Brummie Poppers turned Rockers, The Move, contains surprises and points to the future directions of flow.
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver – Hinterland: Album Review
Knapp & Diver mingle heritage and history with studio magic to produce a gothic collision of some splendour.
Lee “Scratch” Perry and Friends – Land of Kinks: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles – 1970: Album Review
A sprawling insight into the birth of dub reggae via Lee “Scratch” Perry – with a few poppy treats thrown for good measure…
Gleb Kolyadin – Mobula: Album Review
Mesmerizing and hypnotic tunes from Iamthemorning pianist/composer Gleb Kolyadin and his ensemble.
Matt Edible & The Obtuse Angels – The Optometrist: Album Review
Punk, Balladry, Americana, Britpop, Metal and Folk – all are present and correct on this latest offering from Hull legend Matt Edible.
Fish – The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review
We join Fish in Liverpool as he nears the end of the road to the isles.