THE UNDIVIDED – This New Day

The Undivided, a band from South Wales, formed in 2009 and are an outfit who have an indie rock vibe, with their standout vocals and strumming melodic guitars.

‘This New Day’ is a free download which The Undivided … Read More

THE KINKS – Muswell Hillbillies

Influential sixties English rock band The Kinks were formed in Muswell Hill, North London. Called a British Invasion Band  in the USA, their seventies line-up became Ray Davies (guitar and vocals), Dave Davies (guitar and vocals), John Gosling (keyboards), … Read More

JUNIP – Oba, Lá Vem Ela

Released as a part of Mr Bongo Records’ 25th anniversary, Junip’s cover of Jorge Ben’s ‘Oba, Lá Vem Ela’ is an extremely enjoyable listen.

I cannot comment on a cover without listening to the original to check that it does it … Read More

CULTS – Static

The sound of Static is not a sound you hear listening to your average radio station on a daily basis nor is it one that you can throw on with any sort of expectation. It requires an open-mindedness and … Read More

ANTLERED MAN – The Devil Is Them!

The dictionary definition of unique is “being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else”. Whether London-based Antlered Man are aware of this I cannot say, however they certainly fit the bill.

A lot of thought … Read More

LEA LEA – Lea Lea

Misogynists, whether you be male or female, look away now; this is not for you. This powerful, fierce, ball-busting woman Lea Lea will blow your brains out.

‘Wanderer’ kick starts your half-hour of karate chops to the … Read More

RUARRI JOSEPH – Brother

Singer songwriter Ruarri Joseph, once signed to Atlantic Records, is sometimes compared with Tom Waits and Cat Stevens. He has New Zealand roots but now lives with his family in Newquay, Cornwall and writes catchy, graceful and intelligent songs … Read More

NIGHTMARES ON WAX – Feelin’ Good

Nightmares on Wax is DJ and electronic composer, George Evelyn, from Leeds. Feelin’ Good is his fifth album offering, released on the 16th September.

I am writing this review in a coffee shop, where the music … Read More

SHINE 2009 – Our Nation

Sami Suova and Mikko Pykäri, Shine 2009, release their second album Our Nation. The title of the album is a reference to Finland and the band’s Finnish nationality. The band are particularly interested in the meaning of nation in 2013, … Read More

APEX ZERO – Reality Provoking Liberation

Reality Provoking Liberation is the new debut album from West London’s emcee/producer Apex Zero, released on 28th October.

On the album Apex Zero raps throughout with subject matter about social and political themes (often using news snippets to … Read More