Album Reviews
Coco Hames “Coco Hames” (Merge, 2017)
When a new name passes in front of us, we like to be able to say, oh yes she’s that kind of performer. Listening to this first record from Coco Hames I’m left with a good […]
Album Reviews
Album Reviews
Those Lavender Whales “My Bones are Singing” (Fork & Spoon Records, 2017)
There is a backstory to My Bones Are Singing, and although it’s not explicitly spelt out at any point on the album it’s so relevant that it can’t really be ignored. Before recording My Bones are […]
Album Reviews
The Andrew Collins Trio “And It Was Good” (Independent, 2017)
This is a difficult album to review simply because I’ve never heard anything quite like it before. For a start, it’s totally instrumental; unusual in the Americana genre, though the music does have its roots quite […]
Album Reviews
The Abrams “The Abrams” (Warner Music Canada, 2016)
This is the major label debut EP from Canadian brothers John and James Abrams who, despite only being just into their twenties, already carry an impressive CV, having the honour of being the youngest Canadians to […]
Album Reviews
Matt Hannah “Dreamland” (Gamine Records, 2017)
Matt Hannah’s Dreamland is an album of roots-tinged rock, with just enough pedal steel, upright bass and accordion to make it rock that bit easier, and that’s appropriate as the title song, and album opener, explains. […]