As the Covid pandemic and indeed Brexit over in this particular continent seem hell bent on preventing normality and freedom returning in any previous sense, UK’s Distant Voices give us a memory of what was available before with debut album… Read More ›
The Bluebells
The Persian Leaps – Smiling Lessons
For closing in on a decade Minnesota indie popsters, The Persian Leaps, have been casting slices of jangling pop which just invite keen attention. Across numerous encounters, the St. Paul outfit has sown their particular individuality and infectious prowess upon… Read More ›
Gazing into the fresh glow of The Cathode Ray with Jeremy Thoms
2015 has provided many treats this year and definitely amongst them was the latest and second album Infinite Variety from Scottish indie band The Cathode Ray. It was an encounter embracing the nostalgia of the eighties through fresh and inventive… Read More ›
Postcards From Jeff – Modern Language
Modern Language is the name of the new single and album from UK artist Postcards from Jeff, and both propositions which capture the imagination in a mix of dusty Americana, alternative rock intimacy, and dreamily emotive atmospheres with cinematic landscapes…. Read More ›
Woody Woodgate – In Your Mind
It is a bit of a surprise that Madness drummer Woody Woodgate has only now unveiled a debut solo album, though given the busyness of the man over the years with various projects as well as of course with the… Read More ›
James Cook – Adventures In Ausland
There has always been an inescapable magnetism to the creativity and songs of UK singer/songwriter/producer James Cook, and the release of second solo album Adventures In Ausland certainly does not lose any of that imagination sparking prowess. In fact it… Read More ›
Mark Morriss – A Flash of Darkness
The Bluetones was a band which never really grabbed our attention, certainly nudging it numerous times across their thirteen hit singles and three Top Ten albums, but never making that incisive move to enthral as they did so many… Read More ›
History Of The Trade: One Arm’s Length
Serving as an introduction to, taster of, and inducement to find out more about the creators of its vibrant sounds, the new single from UK indie rock band History Of The Trade is a real treat. Taken from their recently… Read More ›
Union Starr : Everything We Say & I Can Feel It
It may have taken ten years to reach our ears but the incredible debut album from Union Starr earlier this year was a definite worth waiting for event. Falling Apart Together is a magnificent collection of melodic heartfelt songs which… Read More ›
Interview with Roger Wells and Jason Applin of Union Starr
Falling Apart Together from UK rock band Union Starr has easily been one of highlights to come out so far this year. The debut album from the band is a magnificent collection of melodic heartfelt songs that offer a… Read More ›