Cowboy Junkies: The Nomad Series Volume 4: The Wilderness

If you think there couldn’t be a more self explanatory name than the one at the top of this very page then you would so very nearly be right. Cowboy Junkies are, nominally, a country band, that much is … Read More

Union Starr – Photograph

Photograph is the new single by Union Starr, after Roger Wells and Jason Applin got together nearly 11 years ago to write their album, Falling Apart Together, and then fell out and didn’t speak for years. Being that Photograph … Read More

The Skints – Part and Parcel

The Skints are a reggae, ska and rock fusion band from the Walthamstow/Woodford areas of north-east London with a profound sound of smooth rhythm and catchy lyrics. Throughout the album it’s clear that there is a lot of classic … Read More

Motionless in White – Creatures

Motionless in White are an American metalcore act from Pennsylvania, although from the distinct horror-theme of the album, you’d think I had mistyped Transylvania. Across the music, appearance and imagery there is an obvious dark, gothic-horror reflection running throughout. … Read More

Mr Mitchell – On The Rooftop

Mr Mitchell’s first solo single On The Rooftop builds on grey, scattered beats, to allow the storyline to dominate – “I am from where you hear siren sounds” is the second line of a lyric with poem-like structure, presenting … Read More

The Wild Mercury Sound – Slow

Second single for young Londoners The Wild Mercury Sound, a four-piece already in the eye of the media thanks to the attention given to them by the sorts of Steve Lamacq and Dermot O’Leary.

AAA Music was one of … Read More

Poor Moon – Illusion EP

Called after a Canned Heat’s song, Poor Moon is the side-project of Fleet Foxes’ members Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott, altogether with Ian and Peter Murray.

Signed by Bella Union, the four-piece is releasing now their first EP, illusion, … Read More

Crushing Blows – ‘Hiding Place / You Will Always Be Lonely’

“Crushing Blows” may sound like a professional wrestling team, however it is in fact the moniker for indie duo Chris Jones and Andrew Foster.  Crushing Blows have a layered sound that is surprisingly loud seen as they only have … Read More

Luke Leighfield – New Season

At only 24 years old, Luke Leighfield already has 4 albums under his belt. His latest- “New Season” is due for release on the 26th of March under Got Got Need Records. Leighfield was apparently classically trained- a quality … Read More

Rams’ Pocket Radio – 1+2

Rams’ Pocket Radio is Peter McCauley of Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Taking his name from 1950’s product designer, Dieter Rams, the multi-instrumentalist brings us 1+2 as a follow-up to the successful debut single Dieter Rams Has Got The Pocket Radios.

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