Darrell Scott
Jaruso
Intimate live album recorded in an old church from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Darrell Scott which proves a heartwarming listen
Rick Shea
Love and Desperation
Convincing new album from veteran country singer-songwriter Rick Shea which finds him on top of his game and undeterred by Covid restrictions using remote recording techniques with his band
Still Corners
The Last Exit
Remarkable fifth album from dream pop pioneers Still Corners who for inspiration for this new record have taken an extraordinary trip into the American desert in search of something beyond our normal vision
Selfless Orchestra
Great Barrier
Superb ecological concept album from Australian collective the Selfless Orchestra which based on The Great Barrier Reef is an instrumental plea for us all to protect and appreciate the Earth
Seafarers
Orlando
Minimalist and immaculate debut album from London-based jazz outfit Seafarers which grows with each listening
Motorpsycho
The All Is One
Superb double album from Norwegian legends Motorpsycho, who While flying in the face of more fashionable modes and styles continue to be an inventive and creative force
Emma Swift
Blonde on the Tracks
Beautifully performed and recorded album of Bob Dylan covers from Australian songwriter Emma Swift which provides mixed emotions
Stein Urheim
Downhill Uplift
Inventive Americana from experimental Scandinavian composer and multi-instrumentalist Stein Urheim
Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus
Songs of Yearning/Nocturnes
Innovative and captivating latest album from the mysterious Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus, which features a limited edition extra album
Erlend Apneseth
Fragmentaium
Hauntingly beautiful and experimental instrumental folk jazz from Norwegian musician Erlend Apneseth
Orphan Brigade
To the Edge of the World
Outstanding album from the Orphan Brigade continue their journey recording music in strange and evocative locations, this time on the Northern Ireland coastline
Lumen Drones
Umbra
Satisfying second album from Scandinavian trio Lumen Drones which proves to be an inventive collection of recordings that defies categorisation
Owen Tromans
Between Stones
Fantastic eighth solo album from ex-San Lorenzo member Owen Tromans which finds him both ploughing his own field and stepping out of the shadows with a remarkable new set of songs
Frode Halti
Border Woods
Inventive Norwegian accordion player Frode Halti offers with new album another chapter of progressive Scandinavian folk music and again proves to be the master of genre-fusing improvisation and composition
Meadowsilver
Singles EP
Meadowsilver break new ground in underground psyche /folk circles with a stunningly lovely first EP
Toby Hay
New Music for 12 String Guitar
Impressive new album of instrumental improvisations from Welsh guitarist Toby Hay which further enhances his growing reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitar players
Alasdair Roberts
The Fiery Margin
Inventive and intelligent new album from folk artist Alasdair Roberts, which will cement his growing reputation
Sarathy Korwar
More Arriving
Impressive new album from Sarathy Korwar reflecting multi-cultural modern life in Britain today
Various
Beautiful Freaks: Waving Our Flag High, Wave On, Wave On
Fabulous compilation from the TAD label which journeys back to the late 1960’s counterculture
Nathan Hall and the Sinister Locals
Scattersparks
Inventive and prolific songwriter Cardiff-based singer-songwriter Nathan Hall returns with another collection of mind-blowing songs with his latest project
Erlend Apnesth Trio with Frode Haltli
Salika, Molika
Inventive third album from the Erland Apseneth Trio, recorded with acclaimed accordionist Frodi Halti and which includes spoken word and ancient folk melodies.
Mats Eilertsen
Reveries and Revelations
Fascinating album from double bass player Mats Eirlertson who takes a rest from sidesman duties and steps out on his own to experiment with new techniques to create a solo record of real quality
Untied Knot
Falling Off the Evolutionary Ladder
Impressive and inventive third album from experimental South London duo the Untied Knot which using improvisations is a step in a new direction
Ronnie Lane
Just For A Moment (Music 1973-1997)
Jowe Head
Widdershins
Sprawling but creative and versatile double vinyl LP from Television Personalities and Swell Maps legend Jowe Head
Steve Hackett
At the Edge of Light
Lavish and ambitious prog rock on latest album from former Genesis guitarist and solo artist Steve Hackett
Ronnie Lane
Just For A Moment (Music 1973-1997)
Incredible Ronnie Lane six CD box set which includes rare, unreleased live tracks and outtakes and proves essential for all fans
Willie Gibson
Saint Ex
All too short electronic interpretation of writer Antoine de Saint-Expury’s classic travel book ‘Wind Sand and Stars’ by electronic music composer Willie Gibson which makes very good listening.
Starframes
Nicht Vergessen
Intelligent and intriguing concept album from Italian dreampop outfit Starframes which is inventive and fulfilling listening.
Oblong
The Sea at Night
Slow burning electronica from UK synth trio which proves understated and easy on the ear without breaking any new ground
Rivulets
In Our Circle
Understated Americana on fifth album from Rivulets, the moniker of Colorado-based singer-songwriter Nathan Amundson
Howe Gelb
Gathered
Off-kilter but haunting lounge jazz on new solo album from former Giant Sand frontman Howe Gelb
Declining Winter
Belmont Slope
Captivating and haunting ambience on latest album fom the Declining Winter, the project of former Hood member Richard Adams
Various
Running the Voodoo Down 2: Explorations in Psychrockfunksouljazz 1965-77
Appealing and diverse compilation of tracks from the mid 60s to 70s which capture the political confusion and changes of those years
Mikael Tariverdiev
Seventeen Moments of Spring
Timely re-release of the soundtrack to cult Soviet spy thriller 'Seventeen Moments of Spring' by virtually unknown composer Mikail Tariverdiev reveals hidden depths
Geir Sundstøl
Brodlos
Stunning third album from Norway‘s guitar maestro Geir Sundstol, which, including a tribute to David Bowie and John Coltrane, breaks new ground
GospelbeacH
Another Winter Alive CD
Appealing collection of outtakes, unreleased and live recordings from Californian rockers GospelbeacH
Moster
States of Minds
First-rate double album from Norwegian supergroup Moster which crosses the boundaries of progressive rock, jazz, free form improvisation and electronica
Tangerine Dream
The Sessions 1
Remarkable live sessions from the latest incarnation of German pioneers Tangerine Dream which finds them returning to their improvisational beginnings
A-Sun Amissa
Ceremony in the Stillness
Superb new offering from ambient collective A-Sun Amissa upon which they break new ground
Hilde Marie Holson
Lazuli
Hugely impressive follow-up from Norwegian trumpeter Hilde Marie Holsen to her highly acclaimed first album 'Ask'
Frode Halti
Avant Folk
First-rate latest album from Norwegian accordion player Frode Halte pushes back his musical boundaries with a hybrid of influences
Szun Waves
New Hymn to Freedom
Excellent jazz-influenced second album from improvising London-based experimental trio Szun Waves
Nathan Hall and the Sinister Locals
Tunguska Tydfil
Fabulous latest album which, released on a limited edition vinyl of 250 copies, combines psychedelic delights, strange stories and snappy instrumentals from Soft Hearted Scientists' front man Nathan Hall
Rothko
Blood Demands More Blood
Adventurous and progressive latest album from Rothko that pushes back the boundaries of the post rock genre
Splashgirl
Sixth Sense
Undefinable but compelling latest album from critically acclaimed Norwegian electro-acoustic trio Splashgirl
Nightports w/Matthew Bourne
Nightports w/Matthew Bourne
Stunningly inventive new recording between production duo Nightports and classically-trained musician Matthew Bourne which using pianos as source material breaks new ground on the Leaf Label.
Slagr
DIRR
Minimal but hypnotic and evocative fourth album from Norwegian instrumental trio Slagr which provides a superb antidote to the franticness of 21st century life
Skydive Trio
Sun Sparkle
Second album from experimental Norwegian instrumental trio the Skydive Trio which has hidden depths
Lean Year
Lean Year
Virginia based duo Emile Rex and Rick Alverson release their first album of quiet and intense compositions under the name Lean Year
Moebius Story Leidecker
Familiar
Electronic musicians Tim Story and John Leidecker complete experimental works on joint second album that they began with the late Dieter Moebius who died in 2015
Mark Olson
Spokeswoman of the Bright Sun
Former Jayhawks member Mark Olson returns from his Joshua Tree home with an excellent batch of new songs written with his wife Ingunn Ringvold.
Various
Sky Music: A Tribute to Terje Rypdal
Versatile tribute album from all star Norwegian supergroup and friends who gather together to celebrate the 70th birthday of legendary guitarist Terje Rypdal
John Foxx And The Maths
The Machine
Futuristic stage show soundtrack from John Foxx and the Maths which evolves into a serious electronic masterpiece
Travelling Band
Sails
Polished and confident second album from Manchester-based Americana outfit the Travelling Band
Joy Shannon And The Beauty Marks
Aes Sidhe
Intriguing and atmospheric new release from Joy Shannon and the Beauty Marks which is both fascinating and moving in its creation and scope
GospelbeacH
Another Summer of Love
Classy new record from West Coast revisionists GospelbeacH who celebrate summer with an impressive second album
Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda
The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitanana
Engaging and impressive new collection of spiritual songs from jazz pianist, harpist and composer Alice Coltrane, the wife of John Coltrane
Izumi Kuremoto
Late Chrysanthemums
Challenging and diverse double CD/one DVD rarities offering from Japanese modern classical composer Izumi Kuremoto
Cakewalk
Ishihara
Unpredictable third album from prog and jazz rock-influenced Norwegian power trio Cakewalk