Primo! – Sogni: Album Review
Primo! are making guitar music that explores the boundaries of everyday life with calm levity, tilted grace and grit.
Bootyard Bandits – The Very Best Of: EP Review
It’s a lot harder to describe the Bootyard Bandits than it is to fall in love with their heavy-country-sleaze-rock from Worcester.
Venus – Wicked Things: EP Review
Astrological alt. rock band, Venus, are set to release their first EP after three top notch singles in 2019. Watch out for this band in 2020.
Iain Matthews on Bill Frisell
Iain Matthews is folk-rock royalty. Whilst delving deep into Americana, Iain was a founding member of British folk-rock legends, Fairport Convention. He went on to form Matthews Southern Comfort and Plainsong and has a humongous catalogue of music available.
New Pagans on Alkaline Trio
Belfast’s New Pagans are being tipped for big things. They channel bands like Pixies, Black Honey and Wolf Alice into their raw and rocky alt-pop. Read why they love Alkaline Trio.
Fassine on XTC
Fassine’s track “Whatever It Takes To Help You Sleep” was played as the backdrop to Netflix’s first feature film “Velvet Buzzsaw”, while ”Leaves” was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Queen Sugar. Here, the band share their love of the mighty XTC for our Why I Love column.
Alex Rex on The Dirty Three
Alex Rex has just released his 3rd solo album, Andromeda. Here, this maverick songwriter shares his love of one of his biggest influences; The Dirty Three.
Alex Rex – Andromeda: Album Review
Andromeda is the new album from former Trembling Bells man, Alex Rex. His third solo outing is an emotional trip that you need to submit too.
Singles Round Up
Wrap your ears around a collection of singles from artists spanning indie, reggae, rap, darkwave, punk and folk.
The Muggs – Slave To Sound Volume 5: Album Review
The Muggs are a blues rock trio from Detroit, Michigan. Slave To Sound Volume 5 is another in a line of solid blues rock releases.
Poly-Math on Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Fast becoming cult-favourites and respected luminaries of the UK’s underground progressive music scene, Poly Math are making experimental music that pushes boundaries in just about every direction possible.
Time Tunnel: The Who – Charlton 1974
We take a trip through the Time Tunnel to 1974 to hear about a stunning concert bill from our writer, Howard. The Who, Lou Reed, Bad Company, Montrose and Humble Pie no less.
The Fierce & The Dead on Faith No More
The Fierce & The Dead bring forth their thoughts and feelings on the legendary Faith No More.
Opeth – In Cauda Venenum: Album Review
Swedish masters return with another magnum opus.