Reviews
Black Mountain (2010)
Wilderness Heart
Fantastic 70's-influenced rock on third album from acclaimed Candian band, Black Mountain
Lightning Dust (2007)
Lightning Dust
Spooky, languidly beautiful debut offering from Lightning Dust, the new band of Amber Webber and Joshua Wells who are best known for their work as part of Stephen McBean’s Black Mountain/Pink Mountaintops project
Monroe Mustang (2001)
The Elephant Sound
The Lone Star state has a rich musical history ('13th Floor Elevators', anyone?) and Monroe Mustang's second album, "The Elephant Sound", continues that fine tradition. By steeping themselves in space
Okkervil River (2005)
Black Sheep Boy Appendix
7 track mini album from ever expanding Americana group Okkervill River, which follows on from their 'Black Sheep Boy' album of earlier this year, but which far from being an appendage actually stands on its own
Richard Young (2004)
River Through Howling Sky
"Fabulous " fifth album from avant garde and experimental Glaswegian musician Richard Youngs, which proves "a must-have for anyone who want to see a guitarist head off the beaten track"
Sharon Van Etten (2012)
Tramp
Ambitious and enthralling third album from New York-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten, which includes guest appearances from Zach Condon of Beirut, Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner, the National’s Aaron Dessner and the Walkmen's Matt Barrick
Sharon Van Etten (2014)
Are We There
Uncompromising but compelling fourth album from New York-based singer-songwriter, Sharon Van Etten
Simon Joyner (2004)
Lost With The Lights On
Melancholic country blues from the much acclaimed singer-songwriter Simon Joyner, which six months early proves to be "the perfect autumn album"
Skygreen Leopards (2009)
Gorgeous Johnny
Blissful and upbeat-sounding folk pop on latest album from former avant-garde experimentalists, Skygreen Leopards
Wolf People (2013)
Fain
Impressive combination of 60's and 70's-influenced blues and folk on second album from London-based band, Wolf People