Darren Lumbroso

Megan Brickwood “All The Same”

October 28, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

Consummate folk-influenced, debut album from Pacific Northwest-based singer-songwriter. Megan Brickwood grew up in the small, former mining town of Redding in rural, northern California. Now residing in the Pacific Northwest, ‘All The Same’, is Brickwood’s debut […]

Gemma Hayes “Blind Faith”

October 8, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

A reflective, maudlin, mixture of folk, analogue synth and old-school indie. ‘Blind Faith’ is Gemma Hayes’ first album in 10 years, following a hiatus to spend time with her two children. The cover shows a figure […]

Nada Surf “Moon Mirror”

September 23, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 2

Album of harmonious, power pop from a band at the top of their game. It’s 30 years since Nada Surf released their debut single, ‘The Plan’/’Telescope’. Newly signed to New West Records, ‘Moon Mirror’ is the […]

Live Review: Septembersong, Braziers Park, South Oxfordshire – 6th-8th September 2024

September 20, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

This is the second year of the Septembersong festival, which is billed as “a slightly psychedelic seasonal celebration”. It takes place at Braziers Park, set in the south Oxfordshire countryside and is run by brothers Joe […]

Jack Garton “Original Skin”

September 2, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 0

Excellent third album from multi-talented Canadian singer-songwriter. Jack Garton has been entertaining audiences in British Columbia for several years, as well as touring and collaborating with a number of Western Canadian roots bands. ‘Original Skin’ is […]