Reviews
Khaya (2008)
Is/Are/Was
Unsatisfactory compilation of singles, album tracks, sessions and unreleased songs from unlistenable and now broken-up Scottish act, Khaya
Lords of Bastard (2008)
Lords of Bastard
Disappointing debut album from Scottish stoner group Lords of Bastard, which is ruined by its heavy production
Misty's Big Adventure (2004)
And Their Place In The Solar Hi-Fi System
Eccentric and whimsical guitar-based pop on debut album from Birmingham-based group Misty's Big Adventure, whose sunny sound proves to be the perfect antidote to the autumn weather
Thomas Truax (2007)
Why Dogs Howl at the Moon
Experimental new album from witty New York-born, but now London-based singer songwriter Thomas Truax, which finds him playing his own home-made instruments and which proves to be totally unique
Thomas Truax (2009)
Songs from the Films of David Lynch
Excellent fourth album from American-born, but London-based musician Thomas Truax, who has taken several of the songs from the soundtracks to David Lynch films and reworked them in stunningly original fashion
Thomas Truax (2010)
Sonic Dreamer
Admirable latest album from American-born, but London-based musician Thomas Truax, which merges the experimental with a lo-fi pub rock lounge sound
Profiles
Interview (2003)
Edinburgh-based label SL Records has been responsible for releasing some of the best indiepop in recent years, and is the home of ballboy, Degrassi and the now defunct Khaya. Owner Ed Pybus chats to Tommy Gunnarsson