XIXA – XOLO: Album Review
Tucson-based psychedelia/Cumbia fusion outfit, Xixa, take a journey through the nine levels of the Underworld – with a hairless dog as their guide, of course – on their 3rd album, Xolo.
Camel – Nude (Remastered): Album Review
The Camel archive continues the reboot with the under the radar excellence of Nude. Album #8 from ’81.
Middle Earth – The Soundtrack of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club 1967-1969: Boxset Review
The halcyon days of Middle earth – London’s legendary 1960s psychedelic HQ are revisited and re-lived in this comprehensive 64-track, 3CD collection from Cherry Red Records
Louise Dodds – All I Know: Album Review
Louise Dodds, on her new album All I Know, delivers a set of outstanding vocal performances allied with expressive and heartfelt songwriting.
Lorraine Nash – All That I Can Be (Deluxe) : Album Review
The name Lorraine Nash may be new but the array of well-polished styles offered is ageless, yet still contemporary.
Envy Of None – Stygian Waves: Album Review
Ethereal, pastoral, retro-80s and experimental. ‘Canadian Supergroup,’ Envy of None find new avenues to explore on their sophomore album, Stygian Waves
Thomas Walsh – West Hampstead Arts Club, London: Live Review
Thomas Walsh returns to The West Hampstead Arts Club to celebrate the release of the first Pugwash album Almond Tea.
Reg Meuross – Fire & Dust, A Woody Guthrie Story: Album Review
Prodigious aural history and imaginings of Woody Guthrie, through some of Guthrie’s own songs and more written specially by Meuross.
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.
Steve Knightley – Positively Folk Street: Dylan, Carthy & Me: Album Review
Show of Hands stalwart Steve Knightley pays tribute to Bob Dylan and Martin Carthy – the two performers who, above any others, set him on a track that he still follows
Anderson East – Chasing You: Single Review
Soulful taster of Nashville singer-songwriter Anderson East’s forthcoming album, Worthy. Look out for our review of the full album – coming soon…
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.
Arctic Dreams on Kataklysm: Why I Love
Alex Y of ‘Arctic Metal’ outfit, Arctic Dreams, joins us to talk about the inspiration that comes from Kataklysm.
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.