Al Lewis – Battles

Al Lewis’ website claims his sound is like that of ‘the classic singer/songwriters of the 70s delivered with a modern twist’. After having listened to his latest album, I can say that’s true. His sound is wonderful. It’s relaxing, … Read More

The Enemy – This Is Real

I’ve always been a fan of the frontman’s vocals so I knew that I was going to at least enjoy one aspect of this song. Add that to the fact that I’ve always enjoyed what I’ve heard from The … Read More

CORALSPIN – Honey And Lava

Intriguingly named Coralspin is a modern, progressive rock group with jazz and classical influences. They were inspired by artists like Yes, Genesis and Led Zeppelin from the 1970s music scene.

Coralspin comprises Ellie Blythe (vocals and keyboards), Blake McQueen … Read More

Centre Excuse – Generation Z

Generation Z is an electronic rock EP that has a strangely unique sound to it.

The vocals are of a mid-high range (possibly baritone) and help reïnforce the melodies of the instrumentals below. Throughout the EP, the vocals … Read More

Dylan Mondegreen – Dylan Mondegreen

The latest album by Dylan Mondegreen which is very reminiscent of the older style of music often heard in the late 60s or early 70s.

The lead vocalist has a gentle and warm voice, close to the tenor … Read More

Dull Spark – Meursault

Dull Spark is a light rock single by Meursault. The vocals are varied in their usage, generally within the tenor range, though it often peaks with a stressed tone that adds a nice touch to the tracks. The first … Read More

The State Broadcasters – Ghosts We Must Carry

There are some bands that manage to pull off ethereal nostalgia with grace and charm, and other bands that almost manage this, but instead fall short at sounding lacklustre and tired. Unfortunately, I am left feeling that The State … Read More

Johan Reinhold –Heart In A Jar

Heart In A Jar is the latest single from Johan Reinhold. The single is a taster from his forthcoming EP, Tears From The Start, which is set for release in October. The single is a melancholy and spacey track … Read More

Submotion Orchestra – Fragments

Fragments is the brand new album from seven-piece Leeds-based group, Submotion Orchestra. The group are influenced by many genres, from dubstep and ambient and electronic through to soul and jazz. This diversity gives the group a good balance and … Read More

AIMEE MANN – Charmer

American rock and folk singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, also guitarist and bassist, started in the 1980s by fronting ’Til Tuesday. She continued with a solo career that took off with 1993’s Whatever and she recently performed for the President Obama … Read More