Album Review: Joe Armon-Jones – All The Quiet, Volume 1; A bold fusion of jazz, funk, and dub.
Joe Armon-Jones has long been at the forefront of the UK’s thriving jazz scene, blending deep grooves, exploratory improvisation, and an ever-expanding sonic palette. All The Quiet: Volume 1, the latest offering from his own Aquarii Records, marks his most ambitious project yet—part one of a two-volume release that pushes his sound into new realms. …
News: Shack Announce First Tour in 18 Years—Liverpool Homecoming Sells Out in Hours
Beloved Liverpool band Shack have announced their first tour since 2007, reuniting Michael and John Head with original bassist Pete Wilkinson for a series of highly anticipated shows. The band’s homecoming gig at Liverpool Olympia sold out in hours, leading to the addition of three further dates in Glasgow, Manchester, and London—with the latter also …
Meet: Resurrecting ‘Dropout’: We chat with White Hills as they and GNOD Reignite a Classic
Fifteen years ago, psych-rock explorers White Hills and GNOD put out Dropout, a collaboration that, at the time, was just another experiment in their ever-expanding catalog. Yet, unbeknownst to them, it would develop a cult following, resonating deeply with fans long after its release. Now, in 2024, the album is being reborn—not just as a …
News: Reception: The Wedding Present Musical Premieres in Leeds This Summer
A brand-new musical featuring the songs of David Gedge, The Wedding Present, and Cinerama will premiere at The Warehouse in Holbeck, Leeds, from August 22 to September 6, 2025. Written and directed by Matt Aston, Reception: The Wedding Present Musical tells a story of love, loss, and friendships spanning five years, set against key life …
Track: The Perfect English Weather – Caroline of Brunswick Square; Popguns duo hit the heights
Well, If there’s a more beautiful slice of indie pop released this year, we’ll eat our ill-fitting cardigans. With Caroline of Brunswick Square, The Perfect English Weather return after a five-year absence with a single so effortlessly elegant, it feels like they were never away. There’s a warmth to the track, an ease in its …
Track: Max Sinàl & KingCrowney Feat. Liv East – “Intentions”: deep jazz/house out on Soul Quest
Soul Quest Records hits a milestone with its 10th release, and it’s a special one. “Intentions,” the new single from Max Sinàl and KingCrowney featuring Liv East, is a glorious fusion of deep house, jazz, and soul—effortlessly capturing the label’s ethos of groove-driven, live-infused house music. From the first beat, the track radiates warmth. A …
Album Review: Neal Francis – Return To Zero: a study in groove heavy cool.
Neal Francis’ Return to Zero is a lush, groove-heavy odyssey that seamlessly blends ’70s rock, funk, and disco into a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. His most ambitious work yet, the album was recorded live in the studio with his touring band, staying true to his deep love for analog recording. The result …
Meet: Sam Grant and Ewan Mackenzie of Pigs x 7 ahead of new album Death Hilarious
Newcastle’s Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs have never been a band to do things by halves. Their latest album, Death Hilarious, is a calculated onslaught—raw, aggressive, and laced with a biting wit that refuses to sugarcoat reality. Sitting down with guitarist and producer Sam Grant and drummer Ewan Mackenzie, it’s clear that this …
Album Review: Various Artists – Krautrock Eruption: An Introduction to German Electronic Music 1970-1980
The very idea of an introductory Krautrock compilation is a tricky one. As the liner notes themselves acknowledge, the genre (if you can even call it that) has been sliced, debated, and redefined in countless ways over the years, with the likes of Julian Cope’s Krautrocksampler and Crack in the Cosmic Egg both mythologizing and …
Premiere: Espuma Share New Single “People With No Energy” – A Swirling, Psychedelic Journey
London-based six-piece Espuma are back with People With No Energy, a mesmerizing new single lifted from their upcoming EP Magic Valley, due later this year. Set for release on March 14th, 2025, the track bubbles with a winding psychedelic broth, full of sprawling percussion, stabbing keys, and airy guitar lines that shimmer with an almost …