February sees the release of Making Circles of Our Own, the new album from Irish outfit NEW PAGANS. It is the highly anticipated follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed debut album, a release which set a formidable benchmark for its… Read More ›
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indignu – adeus
In a time where light can seem a distant glimmer in the darkness of a world embroiled in turmoil and turbulence, moments of hope and understanding stand out. One such occasion comes in the shape of adeus, the new album… Read More ›
TRAITRS – Horses In The Abattoir
It is fair to say that Horses In The Abattoir has been one of the most eagerly anticipated encounters this year here at The RR thanks to a series of singles before it which have involved the senses and imagination… Read More ›
Star Rover – Self Titled
In a time when freedom has been trapped by the Covid pandemic, US band Star Rover have found just that space and liberation in the creation of their new self-titled album. It is a release grown in the wealth of… Read More ›
Bicurious – (re)constructed
As with most instrumental encounters for us, it is the power to imply, incite and ignite the imagination which draws and excites maybe even more but certainly as much as the craft and invention behind it. Irish duo Bicurious have… Read More ›
Nature Morte – Messe Basse
Life at times is a balance of dark and light, especially in recent times; a journey where shadows court every joy and hope beckons from within torment. Experiences vary from moment to moment, person to person but it is a… Read More ›
Soundscapism Inc. – Afterglow of Ashes
Previous releases from Soundscapism Inc. has shown the band one skilfully weaving sounds and intimation with atmospheric prowess, one which stirs the imagination as it arouses the senses. Afterglow of Ashes is their new adventure, an encounter which again awakens… Read More ›
Palindrones – The Lighthouse
Captivation springs from the seduction and provoking of the senses and imagination. It can come through a mighty array of forms and ways and cause a host of varied reactions but breeds a connection which lingers during and away from… Read More ›
Tombstones In Their Eyes – Collection
The recent release of the ear gripping single, Fear, not only re-sparked a natural fascination with the sounds of US psych rock outfit Tombstones in Their Eyes but led us to an exploration of the compilation of earlier songs released… Read More ›
KnightressM1 – Dreams and Devastation
Texturally kaleidoscopic, sonically compelling, and emotively captivating, Dreams and Devastation is quite simply one of the year’s most fascinating and thrilling encounters. The album is a stunning introduction to US trio KnightressM1, more specifically the creative craft and imagination of… Read More ›