ALBUM REVIEW – SMALL FACES: THE AUTUMN STONE BOXSET

I was not alive when The Autumn Stone by the Small Faces was originally posthumously released so I cannot understand why it was so hated. It’s fantastic! The tracks are everything you could ask for with classics such as ‘All or Nothing’ and ‘Itchycoo Park’ along with many different instrumentals which showcase each member’s talent […]
When you first think of Italy, you might think of the breathtaking views of Tuscany, the magnificent architecture, or a delicious bowl of pasta, ice cream and pizza. The Italian music scene, unlike most of the things associated with the country, is extremely underrated. Former Eurovision winners Maneskin have bloomed since winning the competition but […]

ALBUM REVIEW – MESSA: THE SPIN

ALBUM REVIEW – MAMALARKY: HEX KEY

“The worst thing you can say about a Mamalarky song is, ‘this sounds like another song of yours’.” Bassist Noor Khan sets out the band’s philosophy and it is one that they adhere to successfully on their latest album, ‘Hex Key’. Whilst it is pertinent to point out that its changes could be more extreme […]
Though he is most known for his acting, Joe Keery is also a very successful musician. Keery has been releasing music under the name Djo for several years, and his synth-led electronic sound has become well known, with his track ‘End of Beginning’ becoming widely popular in 2024. His third album, ‘The Crux’ is more […]

ALBUM REVIEW – DJO: THE CRUX

ALBUM REVIEW – L.A. WITCH: DOGGOD

The name of the opening track is spoken into the listeners ear immediately, ‘Icicle’, through a dreamy female vocal with a guitar sound that will make you think of The Cult’s ‘She Sells Sanctuary’. Then the bass picks up, turning this dreamy sound into new wave in an instant. L.A. Witch are starting off their […]
Plenty of top releases clamouring for your attention this week. Get your lugholes around these. Buffet Lunch                 Perfect Hit!    Ramshackle odysseys of observational charm from Scotland/Newcastle four-piece on Upset The Rhythm. In their wonky melodicism and strange but beguiling sense of rhythm, they are a perfect fit for one of England’s most consistently oddball […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 4 APRIL 2025

ALBUM REVIEW – GIRLPUPPY: SWEETNESS

Love is and has never been linear. It’s a complicated obstacle course, some moments will thrill you with intense, fascinating sensations. But other times, it can drown you in its complicated, existential drawl, leeching away at you until it’s feasted on your very soul. …ok that was dramatic. Trust me when I say, love isn’t, […]
If you’re someone like me, you miss Boygenius. I miss Boygenius. So, when the news broke that Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers were going to feature for backing vocals on Forever is a Feeling the fourth studio album from Lucy Dacus, you hit the roof with excitement. The album cover is that of a painted […]

ALBUM REVIEW – LUCY DACUS: FOREVER IS A FEELING

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 28 MARCH 2025

A tumultuous week for new releases. ‘Spoilt for choice’ describes it nicely. Here is our selection. Destroyer        Dan’s Boogie Spectacle-laden pop epics, personal piano ballads, and smouldering works of mood that blur the lines between song and novel and cinema. Great, Grandpa           Patience, Moonbeam             Their new album contains signature elements – their nontraditional song structures, […]
Listening to ‘Glory’, the seventh album from Perfume Genius, it becomes apparent why Mike Hadreas’ performance moniker is so appropriate. There is a subtlety to the music and especially his voice that lingers. Initially seeming wispy and fragile, there is more substance than originally seems apparent. It is the equivalent of a scent that strikes […]

ALBUM REVIEW – PERFUME GENIUS: GLORY