Jamie Rowland - Reviews
Of Arrowe Hill
Promising start to a new project from of Arrowe Hill, who to mark the centenary of the First World War will be releasing one track a year between 1914 and 1918
Of Arrowe Hill
Deceptively upbeat but lyrically dark download only single from of Arrowe Hill, the band of London-based singer-songwriter Adam Easterbrook
Sharon Van Etten
Uncompromising but compelling fourth album from New York-based singer-songwriter, Sharon Van Etten
Wooden Wand
Dreamy mix of folk, blues and stripped-back psychedelia on latest album from Wooden Wand, the moniker for American musician James Jackson Toth
Boris
Impressive rock album from always unpredictable Japanese experimentalists, Boris
Dan Haywood
Minimal but confident traditional folk on debut album from Lancashire-based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Dan Haywood
Paper Tiger
Versatile combination of instrumental tracks and rap numbers on debut album from Leeds-based hip-hop outfit, Paper Tiger
Council Tax Band
Deliciously grungy and foul-mouthed debut EP from Bedford-based group the Council Tax Band, which was formed out of the ashes of Dad Wanderlust
Arrows of Love
Abrasive and confrontational vinyl-only third single from London-based grunge act, the Arrows of Love
Story Books
Accomplished debut EP from acclaimed Kent-based indie guitar outfit, Story Books
Lupen Crook
Engaging, but deliberately uncomfortable fifth album from Chatham-based singer-songwriter, Lupen Crook
Of Arrowe Hill
Emotionally intense but thoroughly moving and epic-sounding download only single from of Arrowe Hill, the project of London-based singer-songwriter Adam Easterbrook
Arrows of Love
Stunning name-your-price download and cassette only single from discordant London-based outfit, the Arrows of Love
Peasant
Fantastic third album from Peasant, the project of versatile experimental American singer-songwriter and producer Damien DeRose
Loudon Wainwright
Poignantly moving and also hilariously funny latest album from Loudon Wainwright III, which as well as of all his five children also includes a guest appearance from Dame Edna Everage
School of Seven Bells
Inconsistent, but sometimes sublime dream pop on third album from New York-based pop act, School of Seven Bells
Bad Weather California
Sunny-sounding and summery debut album from West Coast act, Bad Weather California
Soko
Despondent and melancholic, but totally affecting debut album from French singer-songwriter and actress, Soko
Great Lake Swimmers
Atmospheric and cinematic country-infused Americana on second album from Canadian band, Great Lake Swimmers
Busdriver
Intriguing combination of rap, electro and experimentalism on latest album from hip-hop artist, Busdriver