Jethro Tull / Ian Anderson – Thick as a Brick 2

This is folk with flutes and pixie dust. I can imagine sitting in a field listening to this with a girl in a flowery dress dancing around me. This album has a chilled feel about it that suddenly goes … Read More

Ringo Star and the Roundheads – Live (Blu-Ray)

I play drums and always have been a fan of ‘Ringos’ off beat drumming style. So I was really happy when I got this it’s a DVD that is only ‘Ringo’ without the other less talented ones from that … Read More

Tango in the Attic – Paw Prints

This sounds like something from the 90’s Manchester Scene mixed with the London art wave not sure if I like it or not, but it is very radio friendly and mixes some interesting sounds around, hints of ‘Vampire Weekend’ … Read More

Wires – Shadows EP

Wires are a British four-piece made of singer Tom Bennet, guitarist Danny Parker, Toby Wilmott at bass guitar and James Pritchard on the drums.

Shadows is their second EP, after acclaimed To Conquer The Waves. Produced by Joe Grouse … Read More

Belle & Sebastian – Late Night Tales Vol. 2

Chapter no.27 for the acclaimed compilation, successor of Another Late Night, and episode no.2 for Scottish indie legend Belle & Sebastian. Two years after last albums Write About Love, Late Night Tales Vol.2 explores the inspirations of the Glaswegian … Read More

Imperial Leisure – Bitter and Twisted

Bitter and Twisted is a loud ‘n mental song of massive proportions. All efforts to keep this from being stuck in your head for days on end are in vain; this is a pogo-inducing, fist-in-the-air tune. Plus most people … Read More

Conor Mason – Standstill

Conor Mason’s third album Standstill is a 10-track journey through intimacy and confessions. There is nothing more powerful than honesty in music; and this Conor Mason seems to know very well. Opener Misunderstood, mixing vulnerability and pride, is a … Read More

ATHENA – Peeling Apples

Athena is an acoustic and alternative indie rock artist, born in London to Greek parents. Her debut album Breathe With Me (2009) was excellently received.

Athena releases her second album Peeling Apples on 19th March, 2012 on Embraceable Records. … Read More

Eyebrow – Desire Lines

Some people might think that a duo who simply play a set of drums and a trumpet alone could not produce a very diverse sound at all. In fact, I think most people would probably think that, but in … Read More

Alonestar ft Ed Sheeran – Real Life

Real Life is the latest single from rapper Alonestar and his more well-known cousin Ed Sheeran. Despite not being a firm fan of most rap acts, I can’t deny that there is something quite clever and interesting about the … Read More