EP Review: Joe Banfi – Nomads
Joe Banfi’s Nomads is the second EP to come after 2012’s Iron EP and it is evidence of how far he has come since then. Banfi is a relatively new artist, but this is in no way clear – the production (Ian Grimble of Communion) and feel of this EP is outstanding. “Please don’t let those, please don’t let those boys, fight”. From this first line you are hooked. Rarely does a song paint such a vivid picture in your mind with strong... Read More
NEWS: JOE BANFI – LISTEN TO ‘GUTS AND BONES’ FROM THE FORTHCOMING DEBUT EP
Already championed at XFM and 6Music, Northwich’s Joe Banfi has that stark individualism that Communion discovered with the debut releases by both Michael Kiwanuka and Ben Howard. And what immediately proved so distinctive for Kevin Jones and Ben Lovett of Communion, after receiving an unsolicited email from Joe linking them to his demos, is what also makes this debut EP such a compelling listen. Where Banfi typically shares an affinity with a number... Read More
ALBUM: Communion – The Compilation
A Communion is defined as a joining together of minds or spirits, and although this compilation may put the fear of God into non believers with its religious connotations, the album is not a religious outpouring. Communion is a collection of fantastic folk artists, whose music, whether you are atheist, Jew, gentile or Christian, pulls something spiritual from the deepest reaches of your soul, and has more substance than static. Jay Jay Pistolet‘s... Read More
