Epigene – A Wall Street Odyssey

Well, a quick google search revealed surprisingly little about Epigene, but for such a low-key band they are astonishingly prolific, with ‘A Wall Street Odyssey’ being an aptly-titled two-hour sprawl of a release.

And before you ask, yes there … Read More

Pure X – Pleasure

Pleasure is the debut LP from Austin, Texas based psychedelic minimalist trio Pure X. It contains ten marvellously distorted tracks which glide beautifully and delicately.

Previously of the group Pure Ecstasy, Pure X is three long-term friends, Nate … Read More

The Twilight Singers – Dynamite Steps

I’m not going to lie to you, folks. My only exposure to any of Greg Dulli’s work was his collaboration with Mark Lanegan The Gutter Twins, whose only album (so far) was Saturnalia, a masterwork of impossibly dark, gothic … Read More

Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman – World Wide Rebel Songs

On his third solo album, World Wide Rebel Songs, Grammy Award winner Tom Morello has created acoustic roots music with his touring band, The Freedom Fighter Orchestra. This self-produced 12 track album is released on New West Records on … Read More

Cassettes Won’t Listen – Evinspacey

If you’re anything like me, the first thing you’ll notice about Brooklyn solo artist Cassettes Won’t Listen (Known to his mum as Jason Drake) is his utterly uncanny vocal resemblance to Hot Chip singer Alexis Taylor. Seriously, it’s identical. … Read More

Wretch 32 – Black and White

“Anniversary feat Alex Mills” The song kicks off with a nice drum and piano chords being played. The song is really vocally and the lyrics are really touching, about when you met your love of your life. Anniversary is … Read More

Florian Lunaire – Spring/Summer 2011

Well, this is an interesting idea. Florian Lunaire has decided to release a series of tracks over a year, tying in with the seasons, hence ‘Spring/Summer’ for this batch, with ‘Spring’ recorded in London, and ‘Summer’ in LA. But … Read More

Jacqui Dankworth – It Happens Quietly

“It Happens Quietly” is the stunning new album by Jacqui Dankworth and is dedicated to her father, the legendary jazz musician Sir John Dankworth who sadly passed away during the recording of the album. None the less Sir John … Read More

Barricades Rise – All I Have Is Here

Acoustic duo Barricades Rise have just released their second full length LP “All I Have is Here”. Barricades Rise are Jonathan Coates and Michael McEntee, who describe their music as folk-rock. However “All I Have is Here” showcases a … Read More

Zombies – A Moment In Time

The Zombies, formed in 1961, are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year with an album of entirely new material, Breathe Out, Breathe In. It’s credited to Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent, the two remaining original members.

The band’s touring … Read More