THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS – Common Thread

Australian five piece The John Steel Singers’ new track ‘Common Thread’ is the older brother to 90s revival that actually got his life together after uni. While many bands in their current infancy are opting for baggy aesthetics … Read More

KILLER BE KILLED – Wings Of Feather And Wax

In theory, looking at the members of this group, it should be one of the best things ever. Max Cavalera, Greg Puciato, Troy Sanders and Dave Elitch. That’s Soulfy, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, and ex-The Mars … Read More

MAYBESHEWILL – In Amber

Maybeshewill is a classic post-rock project from the UK. They surprise with their soulful melodies, enchant with the vibrant rhythms and leave listener stranded of the islands of their thoughts and feelings.

Ahead of releasing their latest … Read More

FEED THE RHINO – Deny And Offend

I’ve seen Feed the Rhino live. It was a pretty wild and energetic set – plenty of heads banging along to their groovy riffs, and fists flying to the heavier bits. ‘Deny And Offend’ makes me want … Read More

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

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