Silje Nes – Opticks

The very talented Silje Nes returns this week with her second album Opticks, the follow up to her 2008 debut Ames Room. From the offset, Nes establishes her own unique sound – a combination of ambience, dream pop and … Read More

Ólöf Arnald – Innundir skinni

The orchestral beauty of Ólöf Arnald comes back with a second album. Her second release, called “Innundir skinni”, sounds more mature and complete than her opera prima “Við Og Við”.

Her voice sounds more celestial than ever, ranging from … Read More

The Candle Thieves – Happines Blues EP

The Candle Thieves – Happiness Blues EP is simple brilliant. All four tracks are beautiful and a soundwave of smiles, sunshine and emotions via indie pop. My favouite track on the EP had to be the Sunshine … Read More

Jose James & Jef Neve – For All We Know

What do you get when you cross American born UK based baritone singer Jóse James with Belgian pianist Jef Neve? The answer is For All We Know.

Let me get right to the point, For All We … Read More

Phantom LImb – Live In Bristol

Live play is the arena many a band and artist can either prove themselves as a passionate contender for greatness, or fall flat as they are defeated by a lack of the magic that marks out a truly gifted … Read More

Black Mountain – Wilderness Heart

We asked two of our writers to give an opinion on Black Mountain latest album. The results can be read below but let’s just say that this album is a must have!

There must be something in the water … Read More

True Bypass – True Bypass

The line between “charming” and “sickeningly twee” will always remain an incredibly fine one. In fact, whenever it isn’t blurred to the point of being impossible to see, it is as thin as the edge of a recently sharpened … Read More

Cielo – Paradizo 2

Cielo Paradizo 2 collect all the good sounds you can hear in the amazing New York’s Cielo nightclub. Made for night and house lovers who like spending their time going from a club to another one, this compilation contains … Read More

Afro Celt Sound System – Capture

Afro Celt Sound System started their career 15 years ago, when Simon Emmerson collaborated with Afro-pop star Baaba Maal and was struck by the similarity between one African melody and a traditional Irish air.

So he put together the … Read More

Crippled Black Phoenix – I,Vigilante

I, Vigilante is the latest five track album from Crippled Black Phoenix. This album achieves bothnew levels of awe and depth, from there soft piano sounds to there outstanding classic rock inspired guitar riffs.

The album begins with the … Read More