Quick Takes – April 2026: Album Reviews
Quick Takes for April ’26…. Burned As Witches, Argovia, Hannah James & Toby Kuhn, Tyketto, White Denim, Sam Grassie & Wayward Jane
Hrob – Brána chladu: Album Review
A harrowing descent into some of the most grotesque and atmospheric death metal ever crafted as Hrob unleash their debut album.
Gren Bartley – Sunsets, Circles And Waves: Album Review
English troubadour Gren Bartley exposes his personal thoughts, poetically and musically, allowing us an insight into his life philosophy.
Fleshcrave – Godhand: Album Review
India’s Fleshcrave crash on the death metal radar with a debut EP steeped in unvarnished death metal ferocity.
Six Feet Under – Next To Die: Album Review
Thirty years in and Six Feet Under return with refocused, groove power assault that pushes back against recent criticism.
Things Found In Books – Tour update
The Boo Hewerdine / Yvonne Lyon project, Things Found In Books, heads out on tour in May. All the details here.
Dan Whitehouse – Only Love, tour and video preview: News
We look ahead to some intimate album preview and album launch shows by Dan Whitehouse plus have a first look at a new video performance ahead of the tour.
Ella Clayton – Could It Be You?: Album Review
Sophomore album from East London singer-songwriter Ella Clayton. Could It Be You? holds moments of revelation and flashes of strength.
Emily Portman – Dominion Of Spells: Album Review
Ancient folk stories inspire tales of modern-day transformation on Emily Portman’s harmony-driven record, her solo outing in a decade
The Milk Carton Kids – Lost Cause Lover Fool: Album Review
The Milk Carton Kids supply a soundtrack for the (hopefully) pastoral summer days to come with their 7th album, Lost Cause Lover Fool.
Topette!! – Tazon: Album Review
Our favourite Anglo-French folk ‘supergroup’ Topette!! are here again with an eclectic mix of dance tunes, all performed with that unique Topette!! zip.
Cala – Cala: Album Review
Super! Calaproggylicious funky club night ceilidh beats from Cala.
Gilmore & Roberts – A Moment Back In Time: Album Review
A joyful release from Gilmore & Roberts as they revive and relive their shared past, looking back and moving forward.
Gout w/ Mrs Frighthouse & K.yalo – The Flying Duck, Glasgow: Live Review
The Flying Duck in Glasgow hosts the launch of Actual Bastard from sludge / doom / hardcore quartet Gout and the atmosphere carried a low-level tension you only get when you know things might get unpredictable.
The Deadmans – The Deadmans: Album Review
Alt-pop newcomers The Deadman’s release their groovy, self titled debut album.