The Duke Spirit – Kusama E.P

It’s been 3 long years since The Duke Spirit last graced us with their presence with their sophomore album Nocturne, unfortunately, although it pains me to say it, they haven’t exactly made it easy for themselves. In todays musical … Read More

Gay For Johnny Depp – What Doesn’t Kill You, Eventually Kills You

And continuing their crusade to be the most bewildering band in hardcore punk, unashamedly offensive outfit Gay For Johnny Depp are unleashing their latest full-length, ‘What Does Kill You, Eventually Kills You’ upon an as of yet … Read More

Crowbar – Sever The Wicked Hand

As with many things in life, heavy metal is at times an unnecessarily complex beast. And so this tradition continues with ‘Sever The Wicked Hand’, Crowbar’s offering to the sacrificial altar of general release. Is it sludge? … Read More

Dustin O’Halloran – Lumiere

Piano genius Dustin O’Halloran produces another gem of bravura, romanticism and melancholy. Nine tracks of absolute magnificence pave the way to a new phase for the American artist.

“Lumiere”, this is the name of his third album, … Read More

Ocean Colour Scene – Moseley Shoals

To me, reissues of classic albums are a funny concept. It seems to me their target audience – existing fans of the band in question – will more often than not already own a copy of the … Read More

The Guilty Hands – Desire On A Short Leash

Desire on a short leash, debut album of the London-based band The Guilty Hands, opens with the best track of the whole album and it can be very dangerous, because expectations for what will come after definitely … Read More

Irie Dan Bless – Darker

Purporting to be, well, pretty much everything, ‘Darker’ by Irie Dan Bless is a bullish, spiky track that wears its techno alliances on its sleeves. Gritty new wave synths play over malignant rave electronics, with a dance drumbeat and … Read More

Gregg Allman – Low Country Blues

By the simple fact that Gregg Allman has made his latest solo album after fighting off such demons as drink, drugs and a liver transplant only last year, the phrase “Still Got It” should be appropriate for the blues … Read More

Hurray for the Riff Raff – Hurray for the Riff Raff

Hurray for the Riff Raff’s third album to date does not do this quiet, Louisiana-based group any favours.  Their MySpace profile labels their style as ‘melodramatic pop’ combined with ‘blues’.  This is an economy of the truth to say … Read More

Two Spot Gobi – The Sun Will Rise

There is a small smattering of euphoria in Two Spot Gobi’s material. In fact, “small” is an understatement. Blending shining-eyed stadium attitudes with dance frills and easy jazz, the instantly accessible indie pop on their five-track release ‘The Sun … Read More