EELS

EELS set to release their 16th album “Cookie Happened” in October… on the 16th

June 18, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

The fabulous EELS have announced their 16th studio album Cookie Happened is due for release on 16th October via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band has released a brand-new single, Cap […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 138: “Ramblin’ Roots and old friends”

April 12, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 6

Last weekend saw the annual shindig at High Wycombe that is Ramblin’ Roots. In two adjacent and perfectly lovely venues over 20 artists over 3 days. I could only make it on the Friday night but […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 135 “Showtime”

March 8, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

Everything else is on hold this week as the production I have been directing arrives to sold out Houses at the local theatre. One hundred and eighty-five seats for five nights – sold out! That’s a […]

Solstice Songs Thursday – Let us to the darkened woods

December 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, this really is it – the final batch of seasonal songs for the year. Apologies to all those we couldn’t fit in, we’ve really done out best. And what have we today? Darkened woods, the […]

EELS are back and as slippery as ever

January 18, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

To be fair the slippery bit was just to make a headline, but after a four year wait, EELS have today announced their new album “The Deconstruction”, out April 6th on E Works/[PIAS]. The band have unveiled the […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

EELS set to release their 16th album “Cookie Happened” in October… on the 16th

Sounds from beyond the Shed 138: “Ramblin’ Roots and old friends”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 135 “Showtime”

Solstice Songs Thursday – Let us to the darkened woods

EELS are back and as slippery as ever

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

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