Emily Smith – Traiveller’s Joy

Apparently there is some sort of Gaelic folk revival going on in Scotland; being completely averse to traditional music I decided to dive right in. However, rather than finding listening to “Traiveller’s Joy” a chore, by the end of … Read More

The Tenebrous Liar – Run Run Run

The Tenebrous Liar return with “Run Run Run” the follow up to the fantastic “Jacknifed and Slaughtered” LP and it is an unexpected treat managing to be create an ominous atmosphere without ever falling into anything that could be … Read More

Trichotomy – The Gentle War

Australian Jazz trio Trichotomy returns following their critically acclaimed debut ‘Variations’ with “The Gentle War.” Leaving Foran’s piano compositions as the focal point of each track, the album seems sadly directionless and fails to come together by its close.

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Deerhoof – Deerhoof VS. Evil

‘Deerhoof VS. Evil’ is the eleventh album from four piece San Francisco’s Deerhoof.

Opening with ‘Qui Dorm Nom Somia’ I can honestly say I have never heard anything like ‘Deerhoof’ in my life, up until now that is. Inspired … Read More

Cloud Nothings – Cloud Nothings

‘Cloud Nothings’ is the brand new self titled début album from Ohio hailed rockers ‘Cloud Nothings‘, and its bloody brilliant.

The opening track ‘Understand At All’ use of a simple yet effective instrumental teamed with catchy upbeat lyrics and … Read More

Ian Evans – The Post Office Tower

‘The Post Office Tower’ was Ian Evans‘ first (proper) solo album. The nature of the music differs slightly to that of his second album ‘Lapsang Souchong,’ essentially because it’s more of a straight-ahead folk-rock album, with Evans holding back … Read More

Ian Evans – Lapsang Souchong

Meet Ian Evans – formerly of band Elevenses – a(nother) unsigned, London based singer songwriter. ‘Lapsang Souchong’ is his second solo album, released back in 2007. Emerging after his debut ‘The Post Office Tower,’ it showcased a clear progression … Read More

The Dreadnoughts – Polka’s Not Dead

Get your drinking hats on and dig out the battered old fiddle, we’re going out to punk it up, international gypsy style. The Dreadnoughts are, with their second album, taking us kicking and screaming on a gleeful tour of … Read More

Architects – The Here And Now

The devil may have many names, but equally a rose by any other name may smell just as sweet. And with that appropriately portentous opening, I say hello screamo/hardcore/metalcore/post-hardcore, we meet again. Anyone who has followed my reviews may … Read More

R.E.M. – Collapse Into Now

Stuck in a tiny bar in central London, I am one of the few privileged who has the chance to listen to the new R.E.M. album. The venue is small and the P.A. system is a disgrace, I am … Read More