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The Magpie Salute + Maker, Portsmouth Pyramids Centre, 10th December 2018

December 19, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Comprising of three fifths former Black Crowes’ members and two parts formerly of the Rich Robinson band, it comes as no surprise that The Magpie Salute cut the proverbial mustard with their individual musical chops and […]

Dave Desmelik with an Army of Love “Childhood Battles” (Independent, 2018)

December 19, 2018 Rich Evans 0

As a music reviewer, one strives to approach each release dispassionately. However, on occasion it is nigh on impossible to separate an album from the story behind it. This is one such record. First, the personnel: Dave […]

Angus McOg “Beginners” (Independent, 2019)

December 18, 2018 Mark Nenadic 0

A hearty helping of warming indie folky Americana from Modena, Italy. Though it could easily be from the USA or anywhere else one might care to mention. The band (Angus himself plus two sidemen collaborators) draw […]

Laura Merrimen “This Time And From Now On” (Independent, 2018)

December 18, 2018 Keith Hargreaves 0

Laura Merrimen opens her third album in full on Lucinda Williams mode. A slow, smoky, southern gothic drawl which highlights some deft songwriting allied to some elegiac violin. Big on atmosphere, it lulls the listener into […]

Malachi Vale “Jubilee” (Ray-On, 2018)

December 18, 2018 Michael Farley 0

Malachi Vale is the the name given to the musical act of Marc Gagnon from Montreal who describes his music as an eclectic blend of blues, folk, country, americana and jazz. This album comprises 11 tracks […]