Dear Reader – Idealistic Animals

Solitude and loss of faith represent the core of new Dear Reader’s album. The sophomore long playing by South African artist Cheri Macneil sounds like a guide on how to cope with pain.

From the departure of bassist … Read More

Jeff Green – Jessica

I always possess a certain trepidation regarding albums with strong sentiment and good intentions behind them, considering a fair amount of my childhood was dogged by that celebrity rework of Feed The World. But this is not a seasonal … Read More

Ravens In Paris – The Hideaway/Don’t Be A Stranger

Well well well. Post-punk rockabilly, anyone? For those of us familiar with the dark retro style of Sissy & The Blisters there is a lot of fun to be had with Ravens In Paris, and their free single release. … Read More

The Supermen Lovers – Between The Ages

Finally another album for Guillaume Atlan and The Supermen Lovers, a legend of French Touch and Electro-Funk, comes out and respects the high expectations. The author of Starlight impresses with an album that is a perfect mix of cohesion … Read More

The Ghosts – Enough Time

Alex Starling, member of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, starts a new project with drummer Ian Palmer. Waiting for The End, debut album due in April 2012, Enough Time is the first single to be released by the band … Read More

Helmholtz Resonators – Isobar

A geeky name and some unrestrained hippie-tronica aiming for a clever mix of Klaxons and Stereolab. This is what Londoners Helmholtz Resonators offer on this single, Isobar, with the added pleasure of some passionate lyrics which come as a … Read More

Young Fathers – Nothing Left (So Here’s A Beat)

Nothing Left (So Here’s A Beat) is a violent outburst of dark, twisted synths, right on your face. What is amazing is how these climax in a chorus, complete with male backing vocals, that reminds one – dare I … Read More

Jackalfeud – Structures EP

Northern Irish band Jackalfeud’s new EP Structures is deliberately disturbing. Starting from the cover art, the titles, everything says we are tough. It is consistently loud and perpetually ear-piercing. What is confusing is that its attempts at being extreme … Read More

Owen James Harvey – Owen James Harvey EP

Owen James Harvey’s self titled EP is a confident recording from an undeniable talent. Remember his name, because if you don’t know of Owen James Harvey yet there is a good chance that you may be humming along to … Read More

MUTINY MUTINY – The Damage Is Done

Mutiny Mutiny is a Seattle based art rock band. In style they’re similar to bands like Slint, Unwound, Jawbox, Sonic Youth and Mission Of Burma.

The trio comprises: Jason Dean (guitar), Jenn Schmidt (bass) and Marc Mazique … Read More