Emily Smith – Traiveller’s Joy

Apparently there is some sort of Gaelic folk revival going on in Scotland; being completely averse to traditional music I decided to dive right in. However, rather than finding listening to “Traiveller’s Joy” a chore, by the end of … Read More

The Tenebrous Liar – Run Run Run

The Tenebrous Liar return with “Run Run Run” the follow up to the fantastic “Jacknifed and Slaughtered” LP and it is an unexpected treat managing to be create an ominous atmosphere without ever falling into anything that could be … Read More

Trichotomy – The Gentle War

Australian Jazz trio Trichotomy returns following their critically acclaimed debut ‘Variations’ with “The Gentle War.” Leaving Foran’s piano compositions as the focal point of each track, the album seems sadly directionless and fails to come together by its close.

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Deerhoof – Deerhoof VS. Evil

‘Deerhoof VS. Evil’ is the eleventh album from four piece San Francisco’s Deerhoof.

Opening with ‘Qui Dorm Nom Somia’ I can honestly say I have never heard anything like ‘Deerhoof’ in my life, up until now that is. Inspired … Read More

Cloud Nothings – Cloud Nothings

‘Cloud Nothings’ is the brand new self titled début album from Ohio hailed rockers ‘Cloud Nothings‘, and its bloody brilliant.

The opening track ‘Understand At All’ use of a simple yet effective instrumental teamed with catchy upbeat lyrics and … Read More

Evryone – ‘Flamingos’/’Thrill Seeking’

This ‘Flamingos’/’Thrill Seeking’ double A-side – to be released on January 24th through Feraltone Records – exudes such brash confidence that it seems ridiculous that it could be the product of a musical trio just one year old.

Evryone, … Read More

The Collectable Few – Headstrong

2011 kicks off to a great start for new music with the release of the infectious debut single ‘Headstrong’ from charismatic London quartet The Collectable Few.

These guys created a melody that goes direct into your brain producing waves … Read More

Oberhofer – Away Frm U/ Dead Girls Dance

The first thing I thought when I listened to Dead Girls Dance was “unconventional” and I am pretty sure that people will absolutely love or absolutely hate Oberhofer, the band who wrote this tune.

Their music is full of … Read More

The Go! Team – Buy Nothing Day

‘Buy Nothing Day’ is the new two track single from Brighton based sextet ‘The Go! Team‘s’ upcoming new album ‘Rolling Blackouts’ out on the 31st of January.

Starting with the single’s namesake, ‘Buy Nothing Day’  the fun, lively and … Read More

Ian Evans – The Post Office Tower

‘The Post Office Tower’ was Ian Evans‘ first (proper) solo album. The nature of the music differs slightly to that of his second album ‘Lapsang Souchong,’ essentially because it’s more of a straight-ahead folk-rock album, with Evans holding back … Read More