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Most Recent Reviews

Thea Gilmore: Murphy's Heart - CD
Magnetic and fiery tenth album from much acclaimed singer-songwriter, Thea Gilmore
Jason Simon: Jason Simon - CD
Intimate and poignant-sounding acoustic folk debut album from Jason Simon, the guitarist and singer with psychedelic rock band Dead Meadow
Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan: Hawk - CD
Forceful combination of folk, Americana, gospel and blues on third album from ex-Belle and Sebastian vocalist Isobel Campbell and former Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan
Glen Matlock: Born Running - CD
Energetic, but also poignant latest album from former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock and his band, the Philistines
Hundred in the Hands: The Hundred in the Hands - CD
Mildly disappointing and anonymous debut album from disco pop-infused New York duo, the Hundred in the Hands, which fails to live up to the promise of their outstanding earlier EPs
Solomon Burke: Nothing's Impossible - CD
Heartfelt and thought-provoking latest album released to coincide with his seventieth birthday from soul giant, Solomon Burke
Tracy Bonham: Masts of Manhatta - CD
Fine combination of experimentalism and pop on first album in five years from much acclaimed Boston-based singer-songwriter, Tracy Bonham
Scott Morgan: Scott Morgan - CD
Fine combination of garage rock, prog, soul and blues on debut solo album from former Sonic's Rendezvous Band singer Scott Morgan
Enid: Journey's End - CD
Powerful and orchestral rock on outstanding first album in ten years from 70's rock act, the Enid
Beyond: Buddhist and Christian Prayers - CD
Elegant and worth exploring collaboration between Christian and Buddhist vocalists, which includes the first studio appearance from Tina Turner, who is a practising Buddhist, in over a decade
Cours Lapin: Cours Lapin - CD
Luscious-sounding and atmospheric debut album from Cours Lapin, which is sung entirely in French and the group of four Danish film composers
Stian Westerhus: Pitch Black Star Spangled - CD
Melancholic, but potentially hugely influential experimental guitar music on debut solo album from Norwegian jazz artist, Stian Westerhus
Joanna Chapman-Smith: Contraries - CD
Theatrical, but appealing second album from Latin American and Eastern European-influenced Canadian multi-instrumentalist, Joanna Chapman-Smith
Ceremony: Rohnert Park - CD
Angry hardcore on third album from San Francisco-based band Ceremony, who have somewhat slowed down on it their usual breakneck pace and speed
2Muchachos: Formanta - CD
Outstanding combination of dubstep and classical music from acoustic Russian experimental trio, 2muchanchos
Pearl: Little Immaculate White Fox - CD
Gritty hard rock on debut album from Meatloaf's daughter, Pearl
Tony Lucca: Rendezvous with the Angels - CD
Earthy combination of classic pop and Americana on impressive sixth album from Michigan-based singer-songwriter, Tony Lucca
Darker My Love: Alive As You Are - CD
Largely impressive third album from Los Angeles-based band Darker My Love who have traded in the psychedelia of their previous rrecords and adopted a country/folk sound
Pondhawks: The Pondhawks Have Landed - CD
Exuberant and irrestible Beatles-influenced pop on debut album from Chicago-based indie outfit, the Pondhawks
Ian Bailey: Tower Songs - CD
Fine, orchestral-sounding third album from English singer-songwiter and guitarist Ian Bailey
Yeti Lane: Twice - CD
Excellent latest EP from melodic, but experimental French group, Yeti Lane
Sarah Class: A New Dawn - CD
Deceptively gentle, yet brave and adventurous new album from classical musician turned singer-songwriter, Sarah Class
Dandelion Snow: The Grand Scheme of Things - CD
Finely performed, but lacklustre debut album from Dandelion Snow, the project of Pennsylvanian-based singer-songwriter, Roger Harvey
Edible Woman: Everywhere at Once - CD
Unique and surprisingly accessible third album from versatile Italian experimental act, Edible Woman
Artificial Sea: Unwritten - CD
Abrasive, but quickly monotonous second album from Brooklyn-based duo, the Artificial Sea
Spectorbullets: Mayakovksy It Ain't (Chaos It Is) - CDS
Chaotic, but thrilling debut single for former Fire Engines and WIN drummer Russell Burn's new band Spectorbullets and label Mayakovsky Produkts
Cakeboy: Swamp Thing - CDS
Appealing merging of trance house and dubstep on new EP from Brighton-based musician Cakeboy, which is being released on vinyl and two different download versions
Spring Offensive: The First of Many Dreams About Monsters - CDS
Multi-faceted and brave fourteen minute free download single from Oxford-based band Spring Offensive about the five stages of grief
Brooke Sharkey: A Taste of Truth - CDS
Confident ans flawless five song EP from young acoustic singer-songwriter, Brooke Sharkey
Jazzsteppa: Investment Decision - 12"
Sweet and subtle dubstep on new twelve inch vinyl single from duo, Jazzsteppa
Lonely the Brave: Backroads - CDS
Powerful and dynamic debut EP from fiery-sounding Cambridge-based four-piece, Lonely The Brave
Eliza Jaye and the Tarts: EP01: Black Heart Rum - CDS
Pleasant-sounding, but unexceptional debut EP from Austalian-born and now British-based singer-songwriter Eliza Jaye and the her band the Tarts


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