Justin Rutledge “Islands”
How to revisit your younger self and make timeless music for today. This album is a joy due to its simplicity, however, simplicity does not mean it lacks sophistication. It manages to capture the pure essence […]
How to revisit your younger self and make timeless music for today. This album is a joy due to its simplicity, however, simplicity does not mean it lacks sophistication. It manages to capture the pure essence […]
An epic American poem set superbly to music. Someone once said that lyrics aren’t poems and poems aren’t lyrics – they’re completely different forms. But Liz Queler has gone against that and has set Edna St. […]
Reflective melodies from a modest and gentle Australian songwriter. Matthew James Lyons, or Matt as he introduces himself, comes across as a thoroughly decent and self-deprecating bloke. Couple this with the fact you can count on […]
Nelson’s second Sinatra tribute is affectionate and authentic. ‘That’s Life’ is Willie Nelson’s second Frank Sinatra tribute album, following up on ‘My Way’ from 2018. The cover art is an atmospheric take on Sinatra’s moody 1955 […]
Precisely played and entertaining jazz/roots Dutch debut. There was a little debate at AUK central about exactly where this offering sat genre-wise until musical uber galactico (see that clever meld of the kings of European football […]
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