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artwork for Ned Roberts album "Heavy Summer"

Ned Roberts “Heavy Summer”

July 5, 2024 Graeme Tait 2

An album that sees Roberts continue to cement his place as one of this country’s finest singer/songwriters of his generation. London based Ned Roberts has gradually garnered a healthy reputation among this country’s new crop of […]

Mercury Rev “Born Horses”

July 4, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Once more The Rev evolve. I am here, this time, to persuade you – and let’s start by acknowledging that rumour is correct, this new album from Mercury Rev is quite unlike their previous releases. Not […]

Artwork for The Twins of Franklin album "This Life"

The Twins of Franklin “This Life”

July 3, 2024 David Jarman 0

Fine vocal harmonies reminiscent of The Wandering Hearts from Minneapolis-based female duo The Twins of Franklin. The Twins of Franklin, hailing from Minneapolis, are not real-life twins, rather best friends Becky Shaheen (vocals/guitar/keys) & Laura Lou […]

artwork for Sean Keel album "ferals welcome"

Sean Keel “Ferals Welcome”

July 3, 2024 Chas Lacey 1

Texas professor finds valuable lessons in everyday experience. Back in ‘Hunky Dory’ days, David Bowie described Bob Dylan as having a voice like sand and glue. That phrase comes to mind on first hearing Sean Keel’s […]

artwork for Bonny Light Horseman album "Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free

Bonny Light Horseman “Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free”

July 2, 2024 Graeme Tait 7

Acclaimed trio revel in imperfection to deliver a sprawling unvarnished masterpiece. The artwork for the new album from Bonny Light Horseman has a certain predestine feel about it. The original painting hangs from the wall of […]