Album Reviews
Tony Poole “Faith In Us”
An album that harks backwards but yet is very much of today. “Faith In Us” is Tony Poole’s first solo album in over fifty years as a musician, and it’s an absolute cracker. If ‘Tardis Rock’ […]
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Album Reviews
Xan Tyler and Dusty Stray “Home”
Testament to the power of artistic companionship. “Home” is the charming result of a collaboration between Xan Tyler from Glasgow and Amsterdam-based Jonathan Brown, aka Dusty Stray. Both are highly accomplished solo performers who have made […]
Album Reviews
KB Bayley “East Side Confessions”
Songs from the East Coast. “East Side Confessions” is KB Bayley’s third album, and it has a delightful melancholy feel to it. It feels sparse yet layered, mostly thanks to his excellent lap steel guitar playing, […]
Album Reviews
Pete Muller “One Last Dance”
A mature, enchanting album that proves less can definitely be more. To say Pete Muller is a hugely talented guy would be an enormous understatement. Not only is he an excellent singer/songwriter, but wait for this. […]
Album Reviews
Antony Hurley “Howl for More”
Thoughtful songs that conjure up the nature of travel. “Howl for More” is Antony Hurley’s follow-up album to “Quiet Rooms”, which was released in 2022. The songs were written by Hurley on his travels between Southern […]