ANTLERED MAN – The Devil Is Them!

The dictionary definition of unique is “being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else”. Whether London-based Antlered Man are aware of this I cannot say, however they certainly fit the bill.

A lot of thought … Read More

LEA LEA – Lea Lea

Misogynists, whether you be male or female, look away now; this is not for you. This powerful, fierce, ball-busting woman Lea Lea will blow your brains out.

‘Wanderer’ kick starts your half-hour of karate chops to the … Read More

RUARRI JOSEPH – Brother

Singer songwriter Ruarri Joseph, once signed to Atlantic Records, is sometimes compared with Tom Waits and Cat Stevens. He has New Zealand roots but now lives with his family in Newquay, Cornwall and writes catchy, graceful and intelligent songs … Read More

NIGHTMARES ON WAX – Feelin’ Good

Nightmares on Wax is DJ and electronic composer, George Evelyn, from Leeds. Feelin’ Good is his fifth album offering, released on the 16th September.

I am writing this review in a coffee shop, where the music … Read More

SHINE 2009 – Our Nation

Sami Suova and Mikko Pykäri, Shine 2009, release their second album Our Nation. The title of the album is a reference to Finland and the band’s Finnish nationality. The band are particularly interested in the meaning of nation in 2013, … Read More

APEX ZERO – Reality Provoking Liberation

Reality Provoking Liberation is the new debut album from West London’s emcee/producer Apex Zero, released on 28th October.

On the album Apex Zero raps throughout with subject matter about social and political themes (often using news snippets to … Read More

RUE ROYALE – Remedies Ahead

A selfmade record is not impossible for today’s band, especially if there is a strong fanbase. The likes of websites like Kickstarter makes things possible – from films to records. Dave McPherson is a successful … Read More

MORCHEEBA – Head Up High

The mythic British band Morcheeba, one of the leaders of the experimental trip-hop music genre, has released an eighth album after three years of expectation. Head Up High stands on the same vibe as their last album Blood Like Limonade, which … Read More

THE CAT EMPIRE – Steal The Light

The Cat Empire is a six-piece Australian band, at least in part formed in 1999 (the band went through a few structural changes), with a sound mixed between ska, jazz, funk, indy and rock, with a … Read More

SCARY PEOPLE – Smoke

While others saunter, Scary People have stormed through the gates onto the scene with their rip roaring EP Smoke, delivering a fatal blow to all those who stand in their way. Hailing from Dundee, Scary People follow in … Read More