Reviews
Beth Orton (2016)
Kidsticks
Experimental sixth album from critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter and musician, Beth Orton
Frames (2007)
The Cost
Stunning folk rock with lush strings, big choruses and Joshua Tree style crescendos attached on latest album from durable and under-rated Irish group the Frames
Glen Hansard (2015)
Didn’t He Ramble
Infectious and enjoyable second solo album from former Frames front man, Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova (2007)
The Swell Season
Brilliantly understated, Eno-endorsed album, recorded in four days and origanlly planned as a film soundtrack, by Frames singer Glen Hansard and Czech musician Marketa Irglova
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova (2008)
Falling Slowly
Oscar-winning song for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, which, despite its fourth seperate release, still remains absolutely exceptional
Locust (2007)
New Erections
Intentionally unappealing and as a result absolutely compelling second album from drum and bass duo the Locoust
Lyrics Born (2008)
Everywhere at Once
Competent and adventurous hip hop from previous underground act Lyric Born who have with this latest album developed a more commercial edge
Marketa Irglova (2014)
Muna
Evocative and highly spiritual second solo album from Czech-based singer-songwriter and ‘Once’ actress Marketa Irglova, which was recorded in Iceland
Michael Franti and Spearhead (2008)
All Rebel Rockers
Reggae-rock crossover from funk outfit Michael Franti and Spearhead, who prove to be the missing link between Bob Marley and Tom Petty on this latest album
Prism Tats (2016)
Prism Tats
Intimate but snappily brilliant rock and roll on new album from explosive South African singer-songwriter, Prism Tats
Swell Season (2009)
Strict Joy
Unshowy, but both strikingly beautiful and arranged second album from the Swell Season, the current project of Glen Hansard from the Frames