Dixie Ernill - Reviews
Pale Blue Eyes
Surprisingly upbeat synth pop on second album from Devon trio Pale Blue Eyes, which was recorded against a backdrop of personal tragedy
Dentists
Excellent indie pop released on 10” vinyl from the ever dependable Precious Recordings of Janice Long Session from under-rated band The Dentists
RVG
Excellent alternative pop from Melbourne-based band RVG who have created something that is familiar and new in equal measures on this third album
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Evocative and throught-provoking second album from former Brilliant Corners frontman Davey Woodward and his current band The Winter Orphans
David Westlake
Slow growing but ultimately haunting first album in twenty years from former Servants frontman David Westlake
Karen
Euphoric indie guitar pop on the long-awaited debut album from Karen, one of the current projects of the Brilliant Corners and the Experimental Pop Band’s Davey Woodward
Pete Astor
Mesmerising new solo album from former Loft and Weather Prophets frontman Pete Astor which proves to be one of the best records in his career
This Poison!
Beautifully packaged reissue for the first time on vinyl of pioneering 80's indie band This Poison's only John Peel session
Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Intelligent guitar pop from veteran Bristol popsters Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Veteran Bristol mmsician Davey Woodward releases the flawed masterpiece he has always hinted at with the second album with his band the Winter Orphans
Arrest! Charlie Tipper
Bristol stalwarts, Arrest! Charlie Tipper, raise the bar on excellent new album, 'Red'
Dears
Perseverance is rewarded on excellent eighth album from often under-rated Montreal rockers The Dears
RVG
Sublime second album from Melbourne-based alternative rock band RVG which may prove to be the best album to come from Australia this year
Pete Astor
Cool album of cover versions from indie music veteran and former Loft and Weather Prophets frontman Pete Astor
Spearmint
Fantastic new album from under-rated London-based indie pop outfit Spearmint which proves a first-rate return to form
Elva
Solid debut of reflective indie-pop from Tapete Records latest signing Elva, the new band of ex-Allo Darlin’ frontwoman Elizabeth Morris and her husband Making Marks’ Ola Innset
Bill Pritchard
Hamburg’s Tapete Records continues to champion the underdog, as Bill Pritchard returns with an excellent new album
Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans
Excellent new solo album from former Brilliant Corners and Experimental Pop Band front man Davey Woodward
Charlie Tipper
Fantastic compilation of early singles and rare tracks from mysterious Bristol-based project Charlie Tipper
Dears
Fine return to form on eighth studio album from Canadian indie rockers the Dears