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Zena Grieg




Profiles



Zena Greig finds Richard Houghton’s new book ‘Cropredy Caper - Another People’s History of Fairport Convention’ to be a heartwarming chronicle of the iconic band and its annual Cropredy Convention.




Sinead O' Connor
Aruba Red
Kate Daisy Grant
Miscellaneous

Zena Greig reflects on the career of Sinead O: Connor, who died aged 56 in July.
Zena Grieg examines a new song and video from Jack Bruce's daughter Aruba Red, which reflects on her own journey and battle with depression.
Zena Grieg previews vocalist/composer Kate Daisy Grant's new album which explores world lullabies.
Zena Grieg profiles this year's Glasgow Summer Sessions which will take place in Bellahouston Park in Glasgow between the 16th and 25th August.


Live Reviews


Rebecca Poole - Pizza Express, Dean Street, London, 2/8/2034

Rebecca Poole
Zena Greig watches jazz-influenced singer Rebecca Poole provide an exhilarating musical ride at a gig in London.






Favourite Albums




Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Cranberries
Oasis

Zena Greig discovers an expansive new box from the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band to be an idiosyncratic de3light.
Zena Greig reflects upon Irish pop/rock outfit The Cranberries third album ‘To the Faithful Departed’, which has just been re-released in a deluxe edition.
Zena Greig enjoys Oasis' new double live CD which captures the two infamous sell-out concerts they played at Knebwoth in 1996.


Reviews



Lathums
Horrors
Ivor Game
Brooke Combe

Engaging and evocative third album from indie rock band The Lathums
Bleak ninth album from English rock band The Horrors which proves to be an intense, immersive experience
Melodic mix of folk-pop on new EP from acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Ivor Game
Sparkling, soulful debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Brooke Combe


Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham
FKA twigs
Rose Gray
Leon Bridges

Inspired change in direction on blues-inspired sixth joint album from prog artist Doris Brendel and her long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Lee Dunham
Sensual and experimental latest album from genre-bending artist FKA twigs
Assured debut album from London singer-songwriter Rose Gray which proves to be a vibrant, hedonistic ride
Smooth soul trip to nostalgia on fourth album from Grammy award-winning Texan singer-songwriter Leon Bridges


Moonchild Sanelly
Danni Nicholls
Emily Burns
Beabadoobee

Exuberant musical romp on third album from South African singer and rapper Moonchild Sanelly
Atmospheric homage to a beloved grandmother on collection of originals and covers from soulful singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls
Emotive, introspective debut album with a contemporary edge from rising star and singer-songwriter Emily Burns
Self-assured third album from London-based indie rock musician and recent Taylor Swift support Beabadoobee


Dusty Springfield
Gryphon
Unthanks
Joan Armatrading

Emotionally rewarding vinyl release of Dusty Springfield’s BBC Sessions, which proves a colourful and important release in the incomparable and much-missed 60’s singer’s catalogue
Fascinating musical journey on double CD and first ever live album from medieval folk/progressive rock band Gryphon which has been together for over five decades
Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks
Innovative return to familiar ground on twenty-first studio album from iconic, award-winning singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading


Dorie Jackson
Pixie Lott
Rosie Lowe
Snow Patrol

Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson
Accomplished comeback on first album in a decade from award-winning singer-songwriter Pixie Lott
Intriguing and eclectic musical collage on third album from Devon-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe
Reflective comeback from Snow Patrol on their ffrst album in six years


Fairground Attraction
Laura Marling
Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band
Pixies

Uplifting first album in 34 years from chart-toppers Fairground Attraction finds them a vibrant reincarnation
Eighth album from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Marling proves to be a quiet study in intimacy
Excellent fifth album from Netherlands singer-songwriter Eric Devries, with its themes of moving and travelling, is a colourful, musica odyssey
Colourful ninth album from alternative rock icons Pixies which reveals a band still evolving






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