Dave Goodwin - Reviews
Chris Hludzik
Impressive first release in three years on new EP from Pennsylvanian solo artist Chris Hludzik
Herds
Epic and diverse second album from acclaimed Nottingham-based band Herds, who were previously known as The Amber Herd
Sands
Eclectic indie rock and pop on debut album from Sands, the project of London-born multi-instrumentalist Andrew Sands
Cult Figures
Excellent post-punk on third album from Midlands-formed band Cult Figures
French Boutik
Intriguing combination of French and English original tracks and covers on third album by American-Anglo-French act French Boutik
Bamboos
Excellent funk and soul-driven latest album from acclaimed Australian nine-piece band, The Bamboos
Apollo Suns
Appealing mix of jazz, rock and psychedelia on fourth album from Canadian nine-piece instrumental collective Apollo Suns
Cairo
Long-awaited and thought-challenging second album from alternative rock band Cairo
Hannah Aldridge
Dark but impressive fourth album from classically-trained country artist Hannah Aldridge
Scenius
Exciting synth pop on second album from UK/French duo Scenius who look like they have a promising future
Bitter Moon and After 5.08
Ambient and dreamy synth pop on collaborative album recorded in Berlin between European duos Bitter Moon and After 5.08
Beady Belle
SAblime ninth album from Nowegian singer-songwriter and musician Beady Belle
British IBM
Polished and humorous fourth album from Cambridge indie trio The British IBM which took its genesis from a series of acoustic streams they started during lockdown
Scenius
Excellent electronica on distinctive new single from French-UK duo Scenius
Piaggio Soul Combination and Lakeetra Knowles
Stunning Northern Soul-influenced album from Italian mods The Piaggio Soul Combination and Arkansas-based singer Lakeetra Knowles
Oneiros Way
Experimental and distinctive electronica on debut album from Milan-based duo Oneiros Way
Aeon Station
Harmonic and thought-provoking debut album from Aeon Station, the solo project of ex-Wrens' member Kevin Whelan which was fourteen years in the making
Freya Beer
First-rate debut album from alternative and Gothic rock-influenced West London singer-songwriter Freya Beer
Vapors of Morphine
Haunting and original post-rock on latest album from Morphine offshoot, Vapors of Morphine
Grouse
Atmospheric and cinematic fourth album of electronic ambience for Grouse, the project of Dublin-based musician Ronan Carroll