John Monroe and Field Music – Songs from the Shelf
Timeless EP of piano driven pop from the Field Music talent factory. Continue reading
The 3 Clubmen
Eponymous EP from former XTC man Andy Partridge with Jen Olive and Stu Rowe is one of this year’s freshest takes on pop. Continue reading
The Sinclairs – The Long Slow Death Of A Cigarette
Rat Scabies’ and Billy Shinbone’s garage rock outfit The Sinclairs are back and this time they’ve brought an eclectic group of guest vocalists, including Kevin Eldon, Yoshiko Fujiyama and Roger Chapman. Continue reading
PJ Harvey – I Inside The Old Year Dying
This is PJ Harvey’s tenth studio album. It is extraordinary. It is unique. Her acclaimed literary excursion the long form poem Orlam of 2022 was eight years in gestation and is the Rosetta stone for the complex and at times… Continue reading
David Bowie – Young Americans (1975)
We revisit David Bowie’s 1975 soul album, which features classics including Fame and Fascination. Continue reading
Glastonbury Festival 2023 Review
Legends, such as Elton John and emerging bands, such The Last Dinner Party, impress. There’s controversy too at Glastonbury Festival 2023. Continue reading
Introducing… Goo Records
Goo Records formed in 2022 as a way to get great new bands to release exciting 7″ singles. WELLY, Canned Pineapple and Owners Club are the three bands currently on the roster. Continue reading
Something Moves – The Sadface Album
Somerset act’s debut navigates “though angsty waters”. Continue reading
R J McKendree – Wallflower
Musical homage to Devon by R J McKendree has impressed our time-travelling reviewer Continue reading
N’famady Kouyaté wins Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition
Cardiff based N’famady Kouyate wins a main stage slot at this year’s live finals at Pilton. Continue reading