Ian M Bailey
We Live in Strange Times
Spellbinding and highly original new album from British singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey
Thom Morecroft
Waiting for Leo
Lyrical and reflective debut album from dreamy Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft
Roy Moller
Songs From Be My Baby
Challenging but highly rewarding autobiographical album from Scottish singer-songwriter Roy Moller in which he reflects upon his upbringing as an adopted child
Mark Mulholland
Revolutions Go in Circles
Accomplished third solo album from in-demand session player, engineer and producer Mark Mulholland
Blue Orchids
Angus Tempus Memoir
Latest album ffrom The Blue Orchids, the durable band of Fall co-founder Martin Bramhah, which proves to be an acquired taste but which grows with each ;listening.
Various
Un-Scene! Post-Punk Birmingham 1978-1982
Extensive and well-presented compilation of Birmingham indie and post-punk bands between 1978 and 1982
Low Drift
The Low Drift
Pastoral yet potent folk rock on extraordinary debut album from Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire trio The Low Drift
Blues Against Youth
As the Tide Gets High and Low
Authentic and integral blues on sixth album from Italian one-man project The Blues Against Youth
Mike Ryan
Mike Ryan
Exquisite and astonishing eponymous second album from Wirral-based singer-songwriter Mike Ryan
Henry Parker
Lammas Fair
Extraordinary second album from alternative/psych folk artist Henry Parker which while at one level influenced by the past also looks to the future
Stay
Old Sounds of Modern Music
Astonishing and timeless fifth album from Barcelona-based group Stay which inhabits its own universe
Ian M Bailey
Songs To Dream Along To
EXceptional new album from singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey, which co-written with Sosmic Rough Riders' Daniel Wylie, points to better times
Dan Haywood
Country Dustbin
Remarkable 'Ulysses'-influenced stream of consciousness poem set to music from Merseyside-based singer-songwriter Dan Haywood.
Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets
Under the Neon Heat
Versatile album from Californiian elder statesmen Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets who maintain a punk attitude
Sean Chambers
That’s What I’m Talking About: Tribute to Hubert Sumlin
Excellent covers album in which blues artist Sean Chambers pays tribute to his former mentor, legendary ex Howlin’ Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin,
Various
Party for Joey: A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato
Fantastic covers project and charity compilation album for NRBQ bassist and songwriter Joey Spampinato, who is undergoing long-term treatment for cancer
Ted Barnes
17 Postcards
Cinematic and richly rewarding solo album from Beth Orton guitarist and composer Ted Barnes
Eisenhowers
Judge a Man By the Company He Keeps
Confident Elvis Costello-influenced indie rock on latest album from Scottish band The Eisenhowers
JIM
Falling That You Know
Mellow West Coast pop on enjoyable debut EP from JIM, the new project of Crazy P's Jim Baron
Telescopes
Songs of Love and Revolution
Haunting and also surprisingly accessible twelfth album from London-based veteran noise/experimental rockers the Telescopes
Lost Doves
Set Your Sights Towards the Sun
Evocative and beautiful debut album from folk rock duo the Lost Doves, which provides a welcome antidote to these dark times.
Michael J Sheehy
Distance is the Soul of Gravity
Sublime and understated but also emotionally rich first album in ten years from Michael J Sheehy
John Jenkins
Growing Old - Songs From My Front Porch
Intimate and emotional album from Merseyside songwriter John Jenkins that reflects on the challenges we all face in growing older
Floodlights
From A View
Promising and exciting debut album from 80's-influenced Melbourne indie guitar band Floodlights
Richard Davies and the Dissidents
Human Traffic
Enjoyable classic and punk rock-influenced debut solo album from former Tiny Monroe and the Snakes guitarist Richard Davies and his new band the Dissidents
Robb Johnson and the Irregulars
Eurotipia
Essential album from Robb Johnson and the Irregulars which captures the politics of current times astutely
Joss Cope
Indefinite Particles
Compelling post-punk psychedelia from Liverpudlian singer-songwriter and Julian's brother, Joss Cope
Kacy and Clayton
Carrying On
Fine, potentially breakthrough album from young Saskatchewan country duo Kacy and Clayton
Prefects
Going Through the Motions
Insightful retrospective of studio recordings and live performances from short-lived 70's Birmingham punk band the Prefects
Thom Morecroft
The Feng Shui and the Sushi
Masterful and evocative debut album from rising Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft
Tim Holehouse
Come
Confessional and brilliantly produced latest album from Deep South bluesman and songwriter Tim Holehouse
Mining Co
Frontier
Melancholic but compelling Americana on third album from the Mining Co., the project of singer-songwriter Michael Gallagher
Tenement and Temple
Tenement and Temple
Evocative debut album from Tenement and Temple, the new band of Thrum's Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie
Neighbourhood Strange
Russian Spy EP
Fantastic combination of punk, psychedelia ans surfer rock influences on latest vinyl/CD release from Stonehenge-based band the Neighbourhood Strange
Anthony Reynolds
A Painter's Life
Masterful new studio album from ex-Jack frontman, music biographer and cult solo artist Anthony Reynolds
Blue Orchids
The Magical Record of Blue Orchids
Extraordinary covers album of previously undiscovered psych garage gems from acclaimed cult group Blue Orchids
Delicate Steve
Till I Burn Up
Challenging but riveting insturmental psychedelic rock on fifth album from New Jersey-based guitarist Delicate Steve
Only Child
Emotional Geography
Passionate third album from Only Child, the project of Liverpudlian musician Alan O’Hare, which pays tribute to his own roots
Rafa Russo
This Strange Place
Reflective and atmospheric album from London-based m singer-songwriter Rafa Russo who is also an award-winning screenplay writer
Black Bombers
Vol 4
Raucous and explosive rock and roll on mini-album from Birmingham-based trio Black Bombers
Ponderosa Aces
No Particular Way
Authentic and worthy country and western on second album from Californian act the Ponderosa Aces
Mike Krol
Power Chords
Exhilarating indie guitar rock on fourth album from New York-based singer-songwriter Mike Krol
Deep Cut
Different Planet
Excellent and long-awaited third album from Deep Cut, the project of Revolver and death in Vegas' Mat Flint, which combines a shoegazing sound with a variety of contemporary influences
Robb Johnson
Ordinary Giants: A Life And Times 1918-2018
Remarkable three CD album from British singer-songwriter Robb Johnson, which based on the life of his father Ron, acts as a social and political history of the twentieth century
B.R. Lively
Into the Blue
Evocative and poignant latest album from acclaimed American indie folk singer-songwriter BR Lively
Basement Revolver
Heavy Eyes
Familiar but rich alternative rock on fine debut album from rising Canadian outfit Basement Revolver
Glen Matlock
Good to Go
Solid rock and roll-influenced latest solo album from former Sex Pistols bass player Glen Matlock
Nick Ellis
Speakers' Corner
Politically and socially conscious latest album from Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Nick Ellis that gives voice to twelve individual characters
Walk Upright
Walk Upright
Exuberant and classic 70's punk -influenced debut album from London-based guitar band Walk Upright
Aaron Clift Experiment
If All Goes Wrong
Promising but undemanding prog rock from Texan band the Aaron Clift Experience which over-relies on its influences
Horse Feathers
Appreciation
Fantastic sixth and potential breakthrough album for indie folk/country act Horse Feathers
Richard James Simpson
Sweet Birds of Youth
Promising but sometimes unfocused alternative rock on debut album from American musician Richard James Simpson
Nick Garrie
The Moon And The Village
Evocative and beautiful new album from long lost singer-songwriter and folk artist Nick Garrie
Luke Daniels
Singing Ways To Feel More Junior
Intimate but diverse latest album from Liverpudlian singer-songwriter and musician Luke Daniels
Ivan The Tolerable
Morning Tea Migraine
Eccentric and challenging but brilliant new album from Ivan The Tolerable, the project of Teeside alternative musician Oli Heffernan
Nick Ellis
Adult Fiction
Minimal but haunting and enthralling latest album from Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick Ellis
New Faith
Me On You
Epic and ambitious but sometimes overwhelming debut album from highly Brighton-based indie group the New Faith
El Goodo
By Order of the Moose
Superbly-produced and versatile first album in eight years from psychedelic-tinged South Welsh band El Goodo
Everyday Sinners
Shakedown
Riotous but thought-provoking protest album from alternative rock outfit the Everyday Sinners
Mise en Scene
Still Life on Fire
Energetic second album from potentially promising Winnipeg-based art rockers Mise en Scene