Album Reviews

Comet Gain: The Misfit Jukebox (Tapete Records)
Cult indie-pop troupe cover all the bases with eclectic, ramshackle odds-n'-sods compilation
Posted on Jul 28th, 2023
Jim O’Rourke: Hands That Bind: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Drag City)
Set of spooky ambient atmospherics will do a good job of freaking you out...if that's what you want
Posted on Jul 27th, 2023
Lorelle Meets The Obsolete: Datura (Sonic Cathedral)
Psych rock notables return with retooled sound on bracing sixth album
Posted on Jul 13th, 2023
Ulrika Spacek: Compact Trauma (Tough Love)
Drawing inspiration from US alt. rock pioneers, the London quintet return with their first LP in six years
Posted on Jun 22nd, 2023
Cory Hanson: Western Cum (Drag City)
More guitars than you can shake a stick at, quirky production touches and moments of lovelorn beauty make Wand man's solo effort worth a listen
Posted on Jun 16th, 2023
Deer Tick: Emotional Contracts (ATO Records)
Storied US folk rock ensemble add another sterling entry to their ledger
Posted on Jun 12th, 2023
Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko (Wagram Music)
Malian superstar and famous friends collaborate to make eclectically original, beautiful, healing music
Posted on May 30th, 2023
Abracadabra: Shapes & Colors (Melodic)
Ascendant Californian duo deliver intriguing set of off-beam synth pop on new disc
Posted on Apr 27th, 2023
Emmett Finley: Emmett Finley (Big Potato Records)
The only album by rediscovered Golden Age singer-songwriter marks the death throes of the 60s in lovelorn, baroque balladry
Posted on Apr 25th, 2023
Roxanne de Bastion: Live at St. Pancras Old Church (Nomad Songs)
London via Berlin singer's career up to now in excellent, unplugged form on home turf
Posted on Mar 28th, 2023
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