Masters In France – Inhale

Taking a rapid turn from the usual gash I have to listen to, Masters in France add to my buoyant Sunday mood (Chelsea just thumped Bolton) with some alternative rock.  Taking elements from Arctic Monkeys third LP Humbug, Masters … Read More

Roc Marciano – Greneberg EP

One of the most bizarre mixtures around, Greneberg is a trio of rappers consisting of label mates Alchemist, Oh No & Roc Marciano who’ve teamed up for a one off E.P. Alchemist & Oh No have previously worked together under … Read More

Nils Frahm – Felt

The music of Nils Frahm draws, through his first master Nahum Brodski, back to Tschaikowski, deepened by a taste for minimalism and the atmospheres created by Brian Eno and Philip Glass.

Felt is a eulogy to calm … Read More

Mat Gibson – Forest Fire

Forest Fire is the tribute of Gibson to the burning forests of Canada, as he could see with his own eyes on his leaving day after two years spent in Quebec. Seven songs, between melancholy and introspection, witness the … Read More

The Luck of Eden Hall – She Comes In Colours

Chicago’s The Luck of Eden Hall have carved themselves out as being a fine psychedelic rock band and this year see’s them release their EP ‘She Comes In Colours’ which features two original tracks and two covers.

The first … Read More

Standing on Giants – The Signs

The opening track on this EP “The Signs” is a good introduction to Standing on Giants; a four piece indie-rock group from South East England. Standing On Giants showcase their style in this opening tune “Move Slow” which … Read More

Stuart McCallum – Distilled

This is the third album release by Stuart McCallum who is perhaps best known for his work as part of Cinematic Orchestra. This record is a stunning, self assured work that showcases someone who has mastered their trade … Read More

Slade – Sladest

Known for that ubiquitous Christmas song, daft outfits and probably little else to most, Slade are one of those bands many wonder about and few investigate, myself included. So colour me surprised at just how… rock Slade can actually … Read More

Filthy Whisky – The Seas Are Dead EP

A quick check reveals that actually, I did see these guys live a little over a year ago. I was not overwhelmed, but they evidently left enough of an impression for me to remember the name, and this EP is … Read More

The Karma Heart – Throw Your Light

The British Paramore? Do we need a British Paramore? The Karma Heart seem certain we do, with the Newcastle-based quartet not only manufacturing the same kind of music as Paramore, but also colouring their frontwoman’s hair red, à la Hayley … Read More