DAMON ALBARN – Mr. Tembo

Mr. Tembo, the main character of this Damon Albarn song, is a latter day Dumbo. A hero in tusks and proboscides, who shares, with the Disney character, a heart-rending story.

Tembo (translated elephant), like many other elephants in Tanzania, is … Read More

TUNDRA – Tiger

Virtually unknown London duo Tundra relatively recently released their first single: ‘Tiger’. Tundra have been described as “dark electronic” and “80s pop influenced” – two very contrasting ideas, which make me rather sceptical about the imminent and often dreaded first … Read More

INVSN – #61

It wouldn’t be just to review Swedish quartet INVSN in light of it’s singer’s previous endeavours. Fronted by Refused-alumni Dennis Lyxzén, INVSN cross-step over from the trailblazing hardcore circa ’91 and into a more meditative and accessible … Read More

MEDESKI SCOFIELD MARTIN & WOOD – Sham Time

This  Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood version of Eddie Harris’ “Sham Time”, from their forthcoming album, is a head nodding groove-fest. After the piano intro motif keys man John Medeski hits the ground strolling with a laid-back Jimmy Smith-style … Read More

CASITAS – Dominoes

There are hints of world music hidden behind this latest indie tapestry from Casitas and it just helps add to the bouncy, free-flowing appeal that makes ‘Dominoes’ one of those lovely little beauties that nestles comfortably in the music-loving region … Read More

BOB DYLAN – In The 80s: Volume One

Iconic American folk artist and singer songwriter Bob Dylan has been influential for over five decades. His early lyrics touched upon social, political, literary and philosophical  subjects and ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’  became a civil rights anthem … Read More

SHARON CORR – Take A Minute

Singer-songwriter and musician Sharon Corr is well known as a member of the legendary Irish band The Corrs, co-founded  in the nineties with her brother Jim and sisters Caroline and Andrea. Their style of Celtic music was hugely popular … Read More

THE MUFFS – Whoop Dee Doo

The new album from renowned punk rockers The Muffs bursts forth with opening track ‘Weird Boy Next Door’, showcasing a great energy from the offset. Simply and succinctly named Whoop Dee Doo, the album is the first … Read More

GINGER AND THE GHOST – Call Up The Whales EP

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Ginger And The Ghost is the project of two mixed media artists Missy and Daniel who set out to create music artlessly and on their own terms, taking inspiration from the positives and … Read More

EUGENE QUELL – That One Song

The new single from Eugene Quell, comes from his new EP, A Great Uselessness. The single titled ‘That One Song’ is a heavy, fast-paced and reflective track which gives of the feelings of a reminiscing, life-weary chap. … Read More