THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART – Days Of Abandon

We can never be content with the present can we? The truth seems to be that the halcyon days were great and everything after them is terrible and miserable and we’re all in desperate need for a Delorean fitted … Read More

TOM VEK – Luck

Tom Vek’s latest album Luck has a balance of dark, harsh sounds that ultimately make up a swirling world of fantasy in which the artist and listener are both able to delve deep into and immerse themselves in. Vek … Read More

KISS – 40th Anniversary

Their faces are painted with unmistakable black and white make up. They’ve been rocking all night and partying every day for the past four decades. It’s now time for a great celebration for a great band. Who am I … Read More

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD – All People

California-born Michael Franti started off as a poet, which I think explains the certain rhythm and flow his music has. You see it in artists such as George Watsky, also a poet, where their lyrics fit together seamlessly and even those who claim … Read More

JOHN ILLSLEY – Testing The Water

English musician John Illsley was well known as bass guitarist in the legendary rock and blues band Dire Straits which sold over 120 million albums and toured the world extensively . He’s received numerous Brit, Grammy and … Read More

THE HAZEY JANES – Language Of Faint Theory

Indie band The Hazey Janes, from Dundee in Scotland, merge rock, country and psychedelia with folk harmonies. They’re reminiscent of The Byrds, The Beatles and REM.

Their fourth album, Language Of Faint Theory, released on 2nd June, … Read More

FAR OUR… – The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra

With the recent rebirth of Disco, the genre is having a comeback the moment… so this record comes out at the right time, just as Bossa Nova and Disco are increasing in popularity. It’s distinct release on Far Out … Read More

EKE SIMONS – Janacek, Wiklander, Liszt, Schumann

Dutch pianist Eke Simons has performed at major concert halls throughout the Netherlands and Sweden. She made her solo debut on Dutch radio, performing Janacek, and has given concerts in Germany, Spain, England, Ireland and Belgium. She also works … Read More

NATACHA ATLAS & SAMY BISHAI – Les Nuits

Natacha Atlas, acclaimed Anglo Egyptian vocalist, is recognised for her inventive fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music. She’s now returned to electronica and merges it with jazz, film scores, acoustic, Arabic folklore and contemporary classical.

Her … Read More

MATTHEW HALSALL & THE GONDWANA ORCHESTRA – When the World Was One

Here is another treasure from Gondwana Records, confirming Matthew Halsall’s talent. After his success with On The Go, winner of best jazz LP at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards 2011, When the World Was One is his latest … Read More