PORTICO QUARTET – Steepless Featuring Cornelia

Dance, ambient, classical and electronica have helped inspire Portico Quartet, a modern post-jazz group that’s London based. The Hang, a 21st Century percussion instrument (where music is triggered from electronic pads) creates their innovative and distinctive sound. In style … Read More

Valve Rider – Bring It On Heavy

Unreconstructed Rock and Roll. It’s odd that something so simple can be such an acquired taste. As much as Northwest based rockers Valve Rider boast on their Facebook page that they are “the kind of band that’s been missing … Read More

Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog – Draw Dros Y Mynydd

Well, this is certainly new. Three brothers from the tiny Welsh village of Rhos Botwnnog form a band, name themselves after the nickname given to them by their schools headmaster, and make authentic sounding Americana. Entirely in Welsh. Makes … Read More

James J Turner – How Could We Be Wrong

Anonymity should never be strived for in pop. It just goes against everything a pop star, hell, musicians in general represent. If you truly wanted to remain a stranger to everyone around you, one wouldn’t stand on a stage … Read More

Al Lewis – Battles

Al Lewis’ website claims his sound is like that of ‘the classic singer/songwriters of the 70s delivered with a modern twist’. After having listened to his latest album, I can say that’s true. His sound is wonderful. It’s relaxing, … Read More

CORALSPIN – Honey And Lava

Intriguingly named Coralspin is a modern, progressive rock group with jazz and classical influences. They were inspired by artists like Yes, Genesis and Led Zeppelin from the 1970s music scene.

Coralspin comprises Ellie Blythe (vocals and keyboards), Blake McQueen … Read More

Centre Excuse – Generation Z

Generation Z is an electronic rock EP that has a strangely unique sound to it.

The vocals are of a mid-high range (possibly baritone) and help reïnforce the melodies of the instrumentals below. Throughout the EP, the vocals … Read More

Dylan Mondegreen – Dylan Mondegreen

The latest album by Dylan Mondegreen which is very reminiscent of the older style of music often heard in the late 60s or early 70s.

The lead vocalist has a gentle and warm voice, close to the tenor … Read More

The State Broadcasters – Ghosts We Must Carry

There are some bands that manage to pull off ethereal nostalgia with grace and charm, and other bands that almost manage this, but instead fall short at sounding lacklustre and tired. Unfortunately, I am left feeling that The State … Read More

Submotion Orchestra – Fragments

Fragments is the brand new album from seven-piece Leeds-based group, Submotion Orchestra. The group are influenced by many genres, from dubstep and ambient and electronic through to soul and jazz. This diversity gives the group a good balance and … Read More