Album Reviews
Album Review : SHOLTO – ‘The Changing Tides Of Dreams’ EP : Cinematic soul given a fresh new perspective.
You could say producer, composer, drummer and instrumentalist Oscar ‘SHOLTO’ Robertson has always operated under the radar. He was part of the indie/r&b stompers Hidden Charms who in 2015/16 looked set to break through on the back of a series of banging singles and an LA placement with the legendary producer Shel Talmy (yes The …
Album Review: The Clockworks – Exit Strategy; London based indie rockers sparkle on long awaited debut album
Irish raised – London based band The Clockworks have absolutely nailed it on their long awaited debut album. Produced by Bernard Butler (Suede, McAlmont & Butler), who also has Irish roots being London born of Irish parentage, and recorded partly at Abbey Rd, this is an album which has ‘breakthrough’ written all over it. It …
Album Review: Moritz von Oswald – Silencio
What are the differences and similarities between human and artificial sound, between oscillations generated by vocal cords and synthesizer voices, voltage amplified by speakers? On Silencio, his latest album for Tresor Records, Moritz von Oswald works with a 16-voice choir to explore this concept. Drawing from the ensemble works of long-standing inspirations Edgard Varèse, György Ligeti and Iannis …
Album Review: Arto Lindsay – I had a fever when (Edition Dur 16)
Arto Lindsay composed and recorded ‘I Had a Fever When’ with participating musicians exclusively for Edition Dur. Arthur Morgan “Arto” Lindsay (born in Virginia in 1953, raised between the US and Brazil) is is a guitarist, singer, record producer and experimental composer – a pioneer of the frantic, dissonant ‘no wave’ style in late ‘70s …
Album Review: The Horn – People Like Us
The Horn release their long awaiting debut album, ‘People Like Us’, as they continue to built on the hype surrounding their infectious and fresh indie-rock sound. With three years of meticulous work and a lineup of talented musicians, the band presents a collection of songs that deliver on their potential. Opening with ‘Do It Now’, …
Album Review : Maria Grapsa Sextet– Life : The jazz pianist/composer and her band merge melody, power and tradition to break new ground.
As we gear up to indulge in all things jazz for next week’s London Jazz fest, here’s a strong reminder that the UK scene itself remains bustling with new talents. The pianist and composer Maria Grapsa together with her sextet has just released a solo debut ‘Life’ via Musical Dojo Records and its some statement. …
Album Review: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Release Chaotic New Album ‘Fronzoli’ + Tour Dates!
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have dropped their latest album, ‘Fronzoli‘, and it’s an electrifying mix of psychedelic chaos and alt-rock. The album’s release on November 10th has been highly anticipated by fans who were tantalised by teasers that began in October, marked by the release of ‘Dilemma Us From Evil’. With 10 tracks on the record, …
Album Review: Black Water County – The Only Life Worth Living
So often in life, if you keep your head down and stay in your own lane, you remain oblivious to what’s going on a round you, when a simple glance to the left or right, could change your direction for the better. So here I am reviewing The Only Life Worth Living, the third album …
Album Review: She’s ‘Not Your Cupid’ – Aotearoa/New Zealand artist Erny Belle unveils a delicately beautiful collection of sonic jewels ahead of live dates. Out through Flying Nun.
Released through the legendary Flying Nun label, the new album ‘Not Your Cupid from Tāmaki Makaurau’s Erny Belle is an absolute treasure. Delicate and nuanced, it has an indie pop style with a folk tinge and yet there is a electronic voltage throughout that is thrilling. Belle’s vocals reminds me at times of Sarah Cracknell …
Album Review: Wax Machine : ‘The Sky Unfurls, The Dance Goes On’ : stirring up a whirlpool of psych, folk, bossa and jazz energies.
Brighton’s Wax Machine are a band who thrive on drift. Sometimes cosmic, often psychedelic and frequently exotic, they float between the warming thrill of tropicalia and the misty chill of nu-folk without losing direction. Revolving around the restless creativity of Brazilian born song-writer/guitarist Lau Ro, this most fluid combo have just released their third album …