Annie Keating Band – The Live Room, Saltaire: Live Review
We catch up with the Annie Keating steamroller as it bustled into Saltaire.
Joe Pug – Nation Of Heat (Revisited): EP Review
Rowdy and rough full band revisiting of 2009 solo dustbowl project.
Gus Englehorn – Dungeon Master: Album Review
A half-hour of off-kilter madness from a slightly deranged (in the nicest sense) Gus Englehorn.
Gilmore Trail – Impermanence: Album Review
Gilmore Trail end six years of silence with a brooding collection of atmospheric instrumental rock on Impermanence.
Beans On Toast – Survival Of The Friendliest: Album Review
A welcome breath of positivity from the Braintree troubadour, Beans On Toast.
Freya Beer – Beast: Album Review
The debut album from Freya Beer is an aptly titled, confident and striking set of songs
Skinny Lister – A Matter Of Life & Love: Album Review
The fifth album from Shanty Punksters Skinny Lister is a kaleidoscope of styles and influences given the the familiar treatment.
Django Django – Glowing In The Dark: Album Review
Django Django return with their fourth long player in the form of Glowing In The Dark; released 12th February via Because Music.
The Sad Song Co – Saudade: Album Review
Nigel Powell (ex-Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls) returns with a new album using his solo moniker The Sad Song Co.
Skates And Wagons – #ep: EP Review
Oxfordshire duo, Skates And Wagons, get to grips with a new Britpop on their debut #ep.
Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass – Buddies II, Still Buddies: Album Review
The man in perpetual musical motion, Frank Turner, keeps his momentum going. A reunion with his ‘buddy’ Jon Snodgrass and a very welcome sequel.
Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes: Album Review
Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy, one of Britain’s finest songwriters, returns after nearly a decade with Banana Skin Shoes.
Primo! – Sogni: Album Review
Primo! are making guitar music that explores the boundaries of everyday life with calm levity, tilted grace and grit.
Laura Marling – Song For Our Daughter: Album Review
Laura Marling delights on her seventh LP, that has surprisingly been released at short notice to provide a sense of union in 2020.
Le Cygne Noir – Shadow Of A Wrecking Ball: Album Review
A dystopian roller coaster of a white knuckle ride ensues from Le Cygne Noir.