Pennyblackmusic Presents: Johny Brown (Band of Holy Joy) - With Hector Gannet and Andy Thompson @The Water Rats, London, Saturday 25, May, 2024
Evangelist
Evangelist
Poignant final project from Gavin Clark whose music soundtracked all of director Shane Meadows's films, and which was completed after his sudden death in February by his UNKLE bandmates James Griffiths and Pablo Clements
Liam McClair
Honest
Underwhelming but not unpromising new EP from Manchester-based singer-songwriter, Liam McClair
Mary Gauthier
Trouble and Love
Enjoyable but somewhat formulaic seventh album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier
Family Rain
Under the Volcano
Epic-sounding yet minimal blues rock on fine debut album from Bath-based sibling trio, the Family Rain
Miles Kane
Don't Forget Who You Are
Fine second solo album from Miles Kane, upon which he has co-written songs with Paul Weller, Andy Partridge, Ian Broudie and Guy Chambers
Pete Kosanovich
Pete Kosanovich
Promising, but over-lengthy and repetitive self-titled debut album from Serb-born, but now London-based singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, Pete Kosanovich
Terry Emm
Gently
Uninspiring single from Bedfordshire-based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Terry Emm
Fantasy Rainbow
Bos Taurus
Deceptively easy-on-the-ear, but immensely promising debut album from Fantasy Rainbow, the band of 19-year old ex-bedroom artist, Oliver Catt
Mode Moderne
Strange Bruises
Fabulous dark retro rock on seven-song debut UK release and mini album, Mode Moderne
Miniature Dinosaurs
Turn It On
Catchy and inventive oddball pop on latest EP from Scottish group, Miniature Dinosaurs