Darren Lumbroso

Artwork for the Adam Klein album "Holidays In The United States"

Adam Klein “Holidays In United States”

April 4, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

Unflinching reflections on the troubles that the United States faces in the twenty first century. Racism, equity, education, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights are just some of the social justice battles that are still being fought in […]

Artwork for The Natural Lines album "The Natural Lines"

The Natural Lines “The Natural Lines”

March 27, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

Re-emergence of Matt Pond with a new alias, and a record that glistens and glimmers. The debut Natural Lines album sees the return of Matt Pond who with a “PA” added to his name released 14 […]

Paul Weller at the Michael Sobell Sports Centre 12 December 1981

The First Time: Darren Lumbroso – The Jam, Michael Sobell Sports Centre, London, 12th December 1981

March 7, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 2

The Jam were a very British phenomenon who by 1981 had firmly established themselves in the hearts and minds of a generation. Their albums, such as ‘Sound Affects’ and ‘The Gift’, offered sharply observed vignettes of […]

Artwork for Complete Mountain Almanac album

Complete Mountain Almanac “Complete Mountain Almanac”

February 17, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

A meditative record with songs ranging from beautiful chamber folk to classical, best listened to on headphones. Complete Mountain Almanac is a collaboration between Norwegian-born, Sweden-based singer and composer Rebekka Karijord and the American-born, Italy-based poet, […]

Artwork for King Tuff album “Smalltown Stardust”.

King Tuff “Smalltown Stardust”

February 10, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

Album number six sees a change in direction to a smoother and more multi-layered sound. For his sixth album, King Tuff, otherwise known as Kyle Thomas, ditches his garage rock roots to make a smoother-sounding album. […]