Steve Kinrade - Reviews


Ian M Bailey

Ian M Bailey - We Live in Strange Times

Spellbinding and highly original new album from British singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey


Thom Morecroft

Thom Morecroft - Waiting for Leo

Lyrical and reflective debut album from dreamy Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft


Roy Moller

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

Mark Mulholland - Revolutions Go in Circles

Accomplished third solo album from in-demand session player, engineer and producer Mark Mulholland


Blue Orchids

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

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

Low Drift - The Low Drift

Pastoral yet potent folk rock on extraordinary debut album from Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire trio The Low Drift


Blues Against Youth

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 - Mike Ryan

Exquisite and astonishing eponymous second album from Wirral-based singer-songwriter Mike Ryan


Henry Parker

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

Stay - Old Sounds of Modern Music

Astonishing and timeless fifth album from Barcelona-based group Stay which inhabits its own universe


Ian M Bailey

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

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

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

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

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

Ted Barnes - 17 Postcards

Cinematic and richly rewarding solo album from Beth Orton guitarist and composer Ted Barnes


Eisenhowers

Eisenhowers - Judge a Man By the Company He Keeps

Confident Elvis Costello-influenced indie rock on latest album from Scottish band The Eisenhowers


JIM

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

Telescopes - Songs of Love and Revolution

Haunting and also surprisingly accessible twelfth album from London-based veteran noise/experimental rockers the Telescopes