Acid Goose – Perpetual Torment (Album Review)
The sociologist Margee Kerr has the most incredible job title in the world; fear scientist. Through her research of fear at the University of Pittsburgh, Kerr has found that scary…
Single Reviews: 30 January 2023: Unstuck, Dev Lemons, Cloudy Summer Days, Glossy Boy, Hotel Lux
Photo by simon peel Unstuck – Anne-Marie pop punk Wexford arrivistes Unstuck play blisteringly fun indie rock as exhibited on their recent single “Anne-Marie”. The lo-fi sound and loud guitars…
David Deutsch – Prism (EP Review)
While his work as a film composer has landed him some big-name projects, LA-based musician David Deutsch flexes his ‘serious composer’ muscles on his debut EP Prism. Constituted by ambient-leaning…
Michael Crean – Songs To The Sea (Album Review)
What do the sea and dreams have in common? That’s not a joke or a riddle but a philosophical question. Perhaps the answer can be found in Londonite artist Michael…
Single Reviews: 27 January 2023: Sad Girls Aquatics Club, Niches, Lucas Mellone, Cirklen, PLF
Photo by Jameson Draper Sad Girls Aquatics Club – Beyond The Blue pop Purveyors of smooth and fashionable “break up pop”, Yinzer duo Sad Girls Aquatics Club have released the…
Ryan McMurtry – Thoughts Like Birds (EP Review)
From Belfast via Bristol, the whispery folk balladeering of Ryan McMurtry makes a light-hearted but lasting impression on his joyous new EP “Thoughts Like Birds”. Strings, brass, and backing vocals…
Compltr – You Won’t Get A Gold Medal (EP Review)
Embracing who we are in a world that rewards cookie-cutter copies of the herd is one of the significant challenges of adulthood. However, accepting and coming to love our shortcomings…
The Waeve – The Waeve (Album Review)
Surely 2023 will see the tail end of lockdown albums. By now, artists have had ample time to give their quarantined expressions the right amount of reverb. However, The Waeve…
Tuulikki Bartosik – Playscapes (Album Review)
While the accordion’s origins can be traced back to 19th century Berlin, their use by cultures throughout the globe is a testament to their unique lure and dynamic capabilities. While…
Interview: The Fuchsias
The Fuchsias are an experimental instrumental duo from Brighton who recently released their debut EP, “Isles”. Full of complex and unique arrangements and performances, the duo’s mysterious music is highly…