Brick Briscoe & The Skinny – iloveyousomuch: Album Review
Composer, filmmaker and producer Brick Briscoe goes balls out rock and roll on his new album
Haunted Like Human – Tall Tales & Fables: Album Review
Engaging, honest, intimate and haunting. An inspired third outing for the Nashville duo, Haunted By Human.
Anyone – In Humanity: Album Review
Prog ensemble Anyone release a 4th Album, In Humanity, a change to a highly improvisational progressive direction for the founder member, Riz Story.
Al Stewart – Time Passages: Album Review
Esoteric Records bring us another outstanding Al Stewart package, their third to date. The excellent Time Passages album was recorded at the latter end of the Seventies as Al was redefining his image as a musical raconteur.
Erasure – The Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Andy Bell and Vince Clarke are on top form on the first of two ‘due to public demand’ nights for Erasure at Manchester Apollo.
The Hello Darlins – Go By Feel: Album Review
The Hello Darlins deliver a classy and sophisticated wash of Canadian country-pop, with echoes of Alison Krauss guesting with Fleetwood Mac.
The Pineapple Thief – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
We catch The Pineapple Thief in Manchester at the start of a new European tour.
Eclipse – Wired: Album Review
Eclipse deliver the goods (again) in the tired and trusted way with their eighth album showcasing their powerful Melodic Hard Rock.
Caravan: It’s None Of Your Business
Pioneers of the Canterbury sound, Caravan, show their skills have not waned over the years with a masterful new album.
Granny’s Attic – The Brickfields: Album Review
Granny’s Attic go all out instrumental on album #3 – The Brickfields.
The Paradox Twin – Silence From Signal: Album Review
The Paradox Twin follow up The Importance Of Mr Bedlam with an album based on personal experience and laced with classic moments.
Taylor Young Band – Mercury Transit: Album Review
The Taylor Young Band. Jangly, urgent, light and refreshing – from Dallas, Texas, with love
Scordatura – Audio Glasgow: Live Review
It’s an evening of full on death metal, as Glasgow’s very own Scordatura, make a welcome return to a packed Audio Glasgow.
Wayward Sons – Even Up The Score: Album Review
The big day arrives. A new album from Wayward Sons to have fun with.
Mario Rossi Band – Heavy: Album Review
Brazilian based guitarist and singer Mario Rossi gives us a dose of quality powerful but controlled blues with his super-tight band.