Bleek Noir – Bite Thy Pigsty: EP Review
Some new material from the wonderfully bizarre Bleek Noir. New songs and instrumental versions make up Bite Thy Pigsty.
Black Crown Initiate – Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape: Album Review
Black Crown Initiate take no prisoners on their epic and vast new full length player that has death metal at its core; however there is more to explore.
The Psychedelic Furs – Made Of Rain: Album Review
Their first album for thirty years, post punk influencers The Psychedelic Furs return with the obligatory same but different offering.
Steve Howe – Love Is: Album Review
We cast an approving eye over the first Steve Howe solo release for 9 years, Love is, which includes instrumental pieces and songs with him taking the lead vocal role himself.
Lau – Live Series 1.0: EP Review
Going right back to their roots, Drever, O’Rourke and Green strip Lau back to what many believe they do best with some unplugged recordings.
Ian Carr and the Various Artists – I Like Your Taste In Music/On A Wet Day (Remixes): Single Review
Three brand new remixes from the acclaimed avant-folk guitarist and songwriter Ian Carr & The Various Artists’ new album I Like Your Taste In Music.
Robert Plant – Digging Deep anthology: News
News of the Digging deep Anthology from Robert Plant, coming on Es Paranza on 2nd October.
Why I Love: LASTELLE on Sigur Rós
Coping Without A Cure is the forthcoming single from LASTELLE which will be released on 7th August. Here, the band join us in our Why I Love column.
Emma Swift: Interview
We caught up with Emma Swift in the run up to the release of Blonde On The Tracks to ask her a little more about the project
Ganser – Just Look At That Sky: Album Review
Ganser are a quartet from Chicago. Just Look At That Sky probes the futility of striving for self-growth during these chaotic times.
Opinion: Why Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the best festival in England
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is a staple of the UK festival circuit. We believe it’s the best. Here are ten reasons why.
Taylor Swift – folklore: Album Review
Taylor Swift’s 8th album is a masterful lo-fi album that see’s Miss Americana deliver an album that is most definately on the indie side of the spectrum.
Finnian – Under the Influence: Album Review
Under The Influence is the culmination of 2 years’ hard graft for Dundalk-based artist Finnian. The result is a collection of mature, polished and accomplished songs.
The Wilderness Yet – s/t: Album Review
The Wilderness Yet, a new folk trio but with some familiar names, present an colourful array of original and traditional folk songs and tunes.
Barclay James Harvest – And Other Short Stories: Album Review
Back in 1971, Barclay James Harvest released their …and Other Short Stories album. The remastered and expanded version goes up to date with 5.1 and stereo remixes and a handful of period recordings.