Annuals – Count The Rings

Annuals’ second European release Count The Rings is the indie album fans have been waiting for – from the moment vocalist Adam Baker’s voice fills your ears, you know you’re in for a great listen. The ridiculously catchy opener … Read More

The Jim Jones Revue – Burning Your House Down

Imagine it’s 1957, and you’re watching Little Richard and his supporting band hammering out “Tutti Fruti”, then a roadie from the future jumps up on stage and gives the guitarists and bassist all distortion pedals. Just take a moment … Read More

Everything Everything – Man Alive

What can I say about Man Alive, the debut of indie rock outfit Everything Everything? Only that it’s simply an incredibly original record and a great listen. Often when a new record pops up in this very over-populated genre, … Read More

Richard Thompson – Dream Attic

The very accomplished Richard Thompson’s latest solo release Dream Attic is what you might call a cover album buried within its source material. The first half of the record consists of a series of Thompson’s live recordings, while the … Read More

Rose Elinor Dougall – Without Why

Without Why is the debut album from 24 year old solo artist Rose Elinor Dougall, and it’s simply lovely.

My initial thoughts on Rose’s vocals were a softer Siouxsie Sioux, but as the album progressed I noticed a hint … Read More

Gallops – Gallops EP

My initial reaction to the opening track 0100011101001111 of  the Gallops EP was electronic, psychedelic pop influenced whale song.

However, the second track Oh the Manatee had a much more pleasant indie inspired electro sound, which was much kinder … Read More

Bear In Heaven – Beast Rest Forth Mouth Remixed

Having recently been introduced to the sound of Bear in Heaven, I had a high expectation of this album.

Thankfully, all the remixes kept the signature Bear in Heaven sound, whilst simultaneously inputting their own unique sound to the … Read More

Richard Ashcroft&The United Nations Of Sound-United Nations Of Sound

Richard Ashcroft comes back with a new solo album, supported by United Nations of Sound, a group of top American soul players.

It’s not an easy album, it contains a lot of religious references, Richard seems to be affected … Read More

Wang Chung – Abducted By The 80s EP

Re-emerging from the 80s Wang Chung – the project led by Jack Hues, which with Dance Hall Days left an indelible mark (and of refined quality) on the easies decade of the last millennium. The new album is the … Read More

Richard Hawley – False Lights From The Land EP

The ocean, with the deep blue water, waves and the magical underworld hiding beneath it has always attracted artists. It may be the sense of calm before a storm, it may be the sense of impotence we feel towards … Read More