Darren Lumbroso

Two Men in a Mazda: Perspectives on Wesley Stace’s 2024 Tour of the UK – Part 2

November 12, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 4

In May 2024, I spent two and half weeks with one of my favourite singer song writers, Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding), on his first UK tour for some time. These two articles provide some […]

Two Men in a Mazda: Perspectives on Wesley Stace’s 2024 Tour of the UK – Part 1

November 4, 2024 Darren Lumbroso 1

In May 2024, I spent two and half weeks with one of my favourite singer-songwriters, Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding), on his first UK tour for some time. These two articles provide some insights into […]

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 […]