Avastera – The Clocks Have Ticked Too Long

A dreadful excuse for an EP, listening to The Clocks Have Ticked Too Long is one sure fire way of making time go more slowly. Clichés abound in this overlong, overblown piece of work which lacks any originality or … Read More

Creature with the Atom Brain – The Birds Fly Low

Considering the company they keep, it’s hard to see why Belgian garage rockers Creature with the Atom Brain have kept such a low profile on these shores for so long. Considering that they’ve toured with everyone from Deftones to … Read More

LAVENDER DIAMOND – Incorruptible Heart

Los Angeles indie folk quartet Lavender Diamond may be part of the ‘New Weird America’ movement, but they’re refined and complex and maybe only a little bit freaky. The group comprises Becky Stark (vocals), Jeff Rosenberg (guitar), Steve Gregoropoulous … Read More

Those Makeshift Heroes – To Capture The King

Power Trios. There’s something stellar about them that no other grouping matches. From Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, to Rush, Nirvana, Muse and beyond, nothing comes close to the energy and virtuosity of 3 musicians at the top of … Read More

Born Blonde – What The Desert Taught You

What the Desert Taught You is the new album by Born Blonde. I would say that this album has rock elements, but it has its own distinct style, so is hard to definitely categorise. The vocals are strong and … Read More

Acres Of Lions – Collections

“Collections” is the new album by Acres Lions. The most apt genre for this would probably be rock. The vocalist has a very warm and inviting voice, helping to sell the album from the very opening of the first … Read More

TJH87 – Break Away Kicks!

Break Away Kicks is the new release by TJH87. If a genre had to be chosen, I think electronic or dance would suit it, more so dance. The use of interesting electronic instruments does give the tracks some very … Read More

The Hidden Revolution – Useless Noises EP2

‘Useless noises EP2’ is the new release by ‘the hidden revolution’. This release is of the rock genre, though has quite mellow and light. The vocals are very gentle and pleasing, able to create beautiful melody and interweave with … Read More

Jain Wells – To Be Real

Catchy and poppy, whilst still remaining soulful and heartfelt, Jain Wells begins her album with The Colours of My Heart.

‘Gone are the days of winter’s doubt In frozen isolation… A night bird in flight, I’ll follow you … Read More

Breathless – Green To Blue

At first I thought London based dream-pop stalwarts Breathless had just wanted to release a double album at any cost, despite only having eleven songs to put on it. “What a folly” I thought, “what an expensive, ambitious folly … Read More