Steve Kinrade - Reviews
Ian M Bailey
Spellbinding and highly original new album from British singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey
Thom Morecroft
Lyrical and reflective debut album from dreamy Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Thom Morecroft
Roy Moller
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
Accomplished third solo album from in-demand session player, engineer and producer Mark Mulholland
Blue Orchids
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
Extensive and well-presented compilation of Birmingham indie and post-punk bands between 1978 and 1982
Low Drift
Pastoral yet potent folk rock on extraordinary debut album from Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire trio The Low Drift
Blues Against Youth
Authentic and integral blues on sixth album from Italian one-man project The Blues Against Youth
Mike Ryan
Exquisite and astonishing eponymous second album from Wirral-based singer-songwriter Mike Ryan
Henry Parker
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
Astonishing and timeless fifth album from Barcelona-based group Stay which inhabits its own universe
Ian M Bailey
EXceptional new album from singer-songwriter Ian M Bailey, which co-written with Sosmic Rough Riders' Daniel Wylie, points to better times
Dan Haywood
Remarkable 'Ulysses'-influenced stream of consciousness poem set to music from Merseyside-based singer-songwriter Dan Haywood.
Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets
Versatile album from Californiian elder statesmen Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets who maintain a punk attitude
Sean Chambers
Excellent covers album in which blues artist Sean Chambers pays tribute to his former mentor, legendary ex Howlin’ Wolf guitarist Hubert Sumlin,
Various
Fantastic covers project and charity compilation album for NRBQ bassist and songwriter Joey Spampinato, who is undergoing long-term treatment for cancer
Ted Barnes
Cinematic and richly rewarding solo album from Beth Orton guitarist and composer Ted Barnes
Eisenhowers
Confident Elvis Costello-influenced indie rock on latest album from Scottish band The Eisenhowers
JIM
Mellow West Coast pop on enjoyable debut EP from JIM, the new project of Crazy P's Jim Baron
Telescopes
Haunting and also surprisingly accessible twelfth album from London-based veteran noise/experimental rockers the Telescopes