Category Archives: Reviews

Live Review: Slow Club, The Haunt (02/05/12)

May 14, 2012

Folk duo Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson never fail to disappoint when it comes to performing live having perfected the balance between beautiful vocals, great musicianship and infectious personalities. Playing at 500 capacity Brighton seaside venue The Haunt, there was (…)

Album Review: Zulu Winter – ‘Language’

May 14, 2012

With their confident debut album Language, Zulu Winter have spelled out clearly that while they may be new (having formed just last year), they won’t be merely tiptoeing their way into mainstream success. Graceful ebbs and flows pave the way (…)

Album Review: Niki & The Dove – ‘Instinct’

May 14, 2012

There have been many Scandinavian artists and bands that have come and gone in recent years as they’ve tried to make a name for themselves in a growing British market. Despite this, Niki & The Dove were determined to give (…)

Album Review: Various Cruelties – ‘Various Cruelties’

April 30, 2012

There’s a ton of independent bands out there all with the same collective aim of hitting the big time – and it’s hardly unreasonable to suggest that just over a year ago, Various Cruelties were one of them.

Album Review: Clock Opera – ‘Ways To Forget’

April 23, 2012

One of the questions often asked is what really defines a ‘good’ album. Many will argue it’s a strange yet intriguing uniqueness, others the diverse ranges of sounds it has to offer. Modern records have had a tendency to lack (…)

Album Review: The Ghosts – ‘The End’

April 17, 2012

When former Ou Est Le Swimming Pool member Alex Starling teamed up with drummer Ian Palmer back in December it was undoubtedly a match made in heaven – perhaps not in lovers terms, but what they may lack romantically they (…)

Album Review: Gemma Ray – ‘Island Fire’

April 16, 2012

It’s been two years since the last Gemma Ray album. Island Fire is the follow up to Ray’s 2010 offering It’s A Shame About Gemma Ray and is released today via Bronzerat Records.

EP Review: The Shutes – ‘Echo of Love’

April 12, 2012

Whilst many modern guitar bands seemingly come and go receiving minor critical acclaim along the way, The Shutes are a group that are set to be around for the long haul; showing all the hallmarks of a band on the (…)

Album Review: Luke Leighfield – ‘New Season’

March 26, 2012

This month sees the return of a highly independent, talented individual that goes by the name of Luke Leighfield. Having released a split EP with the wonderful Jose Vanders last year, the 24-year-old is back with a brand new studio (…)

Album Review: The Shins – ‘Port of Morrow’

March 19, 2012

After a five year break, The Shins are back with a brand new album. Port of Morrow – the group’s fourth studio LP – is the follow up to their 2007 release Wincing The Night Away.