Erick Mertz - Reviews
Cold Spells
Haunting and dreamy second album from London-based indie/psychedlic folk duo the Cold Spells
Craig Finn
Lyrical and stripped down latest solo album from Hold Steady front man and guitarist Craig Finn
Various
Excellent compilation of previously unreleased African pop, funk and rock, the first in the 'Nigeria 70' series in over eight years
Half Japanese
Eccentric but surprisingly mellow latest album from durable American alternative rock band Half Japanese
Motorpsycho
Enjoyable but over-stated latest album from Norwegian progressive/psychedelic rock trio Motorpsycho
Novo Amor
Melancholic but carefully constructed and compelling official debut album from Novo Amor, the moniker for Welsh-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ali John Meredith-Lacey
Robert Coyne
Mature but melancholic third album from British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert Coyne
LWW
Enthralling space rock on debut album from LWW, the new project of Portland, Oregon musician and AU frontman Luke Wyland
Lark
Compelling but chaotic and flawed lo-fi electronica from London-based musician and visual artist Lark
Malmo
Evocative but flawed debut album from Malmo, the project of Danish singer-songwriter Maria Malmo
Die Nerven
Relentless but haunting fourth album from Stuttgart post punk/noise rock outfit Die Nerven
Green Seagull
Enjoyable but flawed album from London band Green Seagull which simply rehashes its 60's influences
Half Japanese
Discordant and disjointed but compelling latest album from American art rock duo Half Japanese which, e
Astrid and Rachel Grimes
Melancholic yet powerful collaboration between French experimental ensemble and American pianist Rachel Grimes
Pale Honey
Evocative and sensual but rock-influenced second album from Swedish duo Pale Honey
Bark Psychosis
Rewarding reissue of Essex post-rock band Bark Psychosis' bleak but influential debut album
Various
Definitive five CD box set from Cherry Red which explores the history of Gothic music
Armstrong
Uneven but enjoyable compilation of B-sides and other obscurities from pastoral Welsh folk act Armstrong
Lake
Nostalgic-sounding yet often innovative eighth album from harmonic husband-and-wife Washington-based duo Lake
Moles
Hit and miss first album in twenty years from acclaimed Australian post-punk outfit, the Moles