Reviews
Arch Garrison (2010)
King of the Down
Evocative debut album from Arch Garrison, the project of acoustic guitarist and North Sea Radio Orchestra leader Craig Fortnam
Bill Ryder-Jones (2011)
If....
Evocative debut solo album from former Coral guitarist-turned-orchestral composer, Bill Ryder-Jones, which is a soundtrack to Italo Calvino’s 1979 post-modern novel 'If on a Winter’s Night a Traveller'
Eugene McGuinness (2007)
The Early Learnings of Eugene McGuinness
Worthy, if somewhat dull attempt to do something different on debut album from Eugene McGuinness
John Cale (2011)
EP: Extra Playful
Sparkling new EP from member John Cale which lives up to its title and makes an excellent taster for an album which will be out next year
Joker's Daughter (2009)
The Last Laugh
Distinctive-sounding debut album from Joker's Daughter, the folk project of vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Helene Costas, and which features production work from Danger Mouse
Jon Hopkins (2010)
'Monsters' Original Soundtrack
Forceful electronica on soundtrack album to independent hit film from London-based composer, Jon Hopkins
Kings Have Long Arms Featuring Candie Payne (2008)
Big Umbrella
Dreamy, gorgeous-sounding indie pop on new single from Sheffield electronic group Kings Have Long Arms with singer Candie Payne on guest vocals
Malachai (2011)
Return to the Ugly Side
Seductively bleak second album from Bristol trip-hop duo Malachai, which both encapsulates and serves as the perfect soundtrack for the recent tensions in the Middle East
She and Him (2008)
Volume One
Appealing combination of indie, folk, 60s pop and country genre on debut album from She and Him, the project of Hollywood actress Zooey Deschanel and highly acclaimed indie musician M Ward
She and Him (2010)
Volume Two
Splendid second album of summery 60's-influenced pop from She and Him, the group of Hollywood actress Zooey Deschanel and indie musician M Ward
She and Him (2011)
A Very She and Him Christmas
Wonderful collection of Christmas song covers from She and Him, the project of Hollywood actress Zooey Deschanel and acclaimed indie musician M Ward
Spiritualized (2012)
Sweet Heart, Sweet Light
Self-indulgent and over-intense latest album from psychedelic rockers, Spiritualized
Twin Sister (2010)
Vampires with Dreaming Kids/Color Your Life
Dreamy indie pop on combined re-release of first two EPs by Long Island-based band, Twin Sister