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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 […]

Michael Waugh “Beauty & Truth”

July 2, 2024 Tom Harding 0

Brave and bold ballads. In Carl Jung’s words, “Shame is a soul-eating emotion.” The psychological burdens of societal guilt can lead to self-annihilation. To recover from it is to be made anew. Australian singer-songwriter Michael Waugh’s […]

Live Review: Rain Parade, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 15th June 2024

July 1, 2024 Guy Lincoln 1

We all know the Paisley Underground (let’s get ‘that’ out of the way upfront!) is a moment in time of great significance for those of us who were there first go round and this applies to […]