Album Reviews
Andrew Sa “American Rough”
The remarkable debut of a 21st-century crooner. Where do crooners come from? Surely this thought must have kept you awake in the late hours, when time stands still and there’s nothing to do but face the […]
Articles by Sebastian Reyes Turner
Album Reviews
Great Lake Swimmers “Caught Light”
New personal horizons are explored, reverting to the sound of the 70s. Led by frontman and founder Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers have been around since the early 2000s. The band has evolved through a shifting […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: Sweet Sounds of the South, Riverside Studios, London – 16th May 2026
The sounds of two guitars interweave in the River Room of Riverside Studios, from where the Hammersmith Bridge is visible. Runners flash past the window, overtaking weekend strollers, but inside an introductory jam is taking place […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: Merry McCloud & Bruce Welch, The Bread and Roses, London – 3rd May 2026
The Bread and Roses is located in the heart of Clapham, London. Owned by The Battersea and Wandsworth Trade Union Council, it consists of the ground-floor pub and a theatre space above. It’s a community-oriented establishment […]
Album Reviews
Amy Melissen & Lee Stivers “Something Tells Me Everything Will Be Alright”
Homage as an access point into the musical canon. It’s almost essential for artists at the start of their musical journeys to rely heavily on the compositions of admired musicians. Whatever elements resonate more deeply are […]