Blackfield – ‘Welcome to my DNA’

In April 2010, Blackfields’ creative crew, Aviv and Steven Wilson got into the studio to begin writing the follow-up to Blackfield II, the title of which is ‘Welcome to my DNA’ due to drop on the 28th of March … Read More

Mountaineer – The Real McQueen

The second LP release on Leng Records is the fourth from German band Mountaineer. ‘The Real McQueen’ delivers a subtle blend of summer pop and bossa-folk which comes across like some kind of Brazilian country lounge cocktail bar.

Starting with … Read More

About Group – Start and Complete

The best way to sum up About Group in one word would simply be weird.  From their bizarre choice of name to their style of music, nothing about the band seems to abide by the conventional rules of music.  Take … Read More

Admiral Fallow – Boots Met My Face

Scottish 6 piece Admiral Fallow might not be well known in England, but they’ve gone about their business in a quiet yet successful manner. The band have already managed to fill a slot at T in the Park two years … Read More

Yellowcard – When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes

Oh Yellowcard how I’ve missed you! “When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes” has been a long time coming but trust me when I say that it has been well worth the wait. This release marks the band’s return in … Read More

Marcus Foster – Tumble Down

Once in a while an EP lands in your inbox which takes your breath away and all you want to do is write about it; ‘Tumble Down’ the debut from Marcus Foster is one of those rare gems that … Read More

William Fitzsimmons – Gold In The Shadow

Already well established as an artist having his songs ‘Passion Play’ and ‘Please Don’t Go’ played on ABC’s hit show Greys Anatomy, William Fitzsimmons is out with yet another masterpiece ‘Gold In The Shadow’. The album opens with the … Read More

Magic Bullets – Magic Bullets

Californian twee-popper Magic Bullets unveil self-titled sophomore album, 11 songs filled with joyous melancholy.

Magic Bullets brush up the attic of indie-pop rediscovering Johnny Marr’s guitar and Edwyn Collins’ crooning.

From the first notes of ‘A Day Not So … Read More

The Kinks – Kinks / Kinda Kinks / The Kink Kontroversy

It must be reissue season at Universal and their labels as yet three reissues are released. This time is The Kinks reissuing their first three albums (Kinks, Kinda Kinks and The Kink Kontroversy), repackaged in a Deluxe Edition, backed … Read More

Soundgarden – Live On I5

Reunited after a 13 year break, Soundgarden release their first collection of live tracks. I5 (reference for the Interstate 15 on the West Coast) compiles some of the most famous tracks the band has written, recorded live in 1996, … Read More