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

Brit Floyd presents P-U-L-S-E – Live @ The Royal Albert Hall

Described as ‘the Pink Floyd ultimate light & sound experience’, Brit Floyd has performed to over half a million fans throughout the world since their formation in 2011. They successfully recreate the music of the influential English band Pink … 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

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

The Cat Empire – Live @ Brixton Academy

Sunday 20th October, London

Australian ska, jazz, funk, Latin, reggae and rock band The Cat Empire came to the Brixton Academy with a job to do. And they did it, owning the crowd and raising the bar … 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