Owen Peters - Reviews


Amber Cross

Amber Cross - Savage on the Downhill

Lyrical and emotive second album from Maine-born but now Californian-based singer-songwriter Amber Cross


Paul Hawkins and the Awkward Silences

Paul Hawkins and the Awkward Silences - Outsider Pop

Darkly humorous and thought-provoking latest album from London-based anti-folk musician Paul Hawkins and his band the Awkward Silences


Dana Immanuel

Dana Immanuel - Dotted Lines

Impressive second album from banjo-playing London-based singer-songwriter, Dana Immanuel


Sara Lowes

Sara Lowes - The Joy of Waiting

Challenging and baffling but riveting second solo album from Manchester-based experimental musician, Sara Lowes


Mike Grogan

Mike Grogan - Make Me Strong

Impressive and high-quality second album from Portsmouth-based singer-songwriter Mike Grogan


Sally Ironmonger

Sally Ironmonger - The Company I Keep

Heartfelt and thought-provoking but often comical third album from earthy Medway-based folk artist and singer-songwriter, Sally Ironmonger


Slice of Life

Slice of Life - Love and a Lamp-post

Occasionally moving but often monotonous album from Slice of Life, the new project of Crass's Steve Ignorant


Katarina Juvancic and Dejan Lapanja

Katarina Juvancic and Dejan Lapanja - Hope's Beautiful Daughters

Unusual but beautifully presented album from Slovenian duo, Katarina Juvancic and Dejan Lapanja, which takes its inspiration from folklore and legends


Andrew Combs

Andrew Combs - All These Dreams

Melancholic and reflective second album from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Combs, upon which his mature lyricism hides his surprising youth


Earth Experiment

Earth Experiment - People It's Time to Change

Flawed but ultimately impressive debut EP from 70's psychedelic-influenced collective, Earth Experiment


Sarah Borges

Sarah Borges - Radio Sweetheart

Gorgeously packaged but unfocused fourth album from Boston-based singer-songwriter, Sarah Borges