Sarah Mwangi - Reviews
Plasticines
Adolescent, but ultimately formulaic punk rock on second album from all-girl Parisian group, the Plasticines
Marti
Occasionally atmospheric, but ultimately incohesive and middle of the road second album from Marti, the band of Italian actor Andrea Bruschi
Redjetson
Somewhat anti-climatic post-rock on posthumous second album from Essex-based band Redjetson, who broke up last year
Trespassers William
Enchanting ethereality on ambient latest EP from Southern Californian duo, Trespassers William
Uglysuit
Ambitious and eclectic debut album from uncurbed indiepop Oklahama City six piece, The Uglysuit
Silver Ray
Frequently compelling post-rock on latest album from Melbourne-based instrumental trio Silver Ray, whose expansive sound is like that of a a full-fledged orchestra
Her Name is Calla
Relentlessly dark, but totally captivating mini album from Leicester-based shoegazing group Her Name is Calla
Dark Captain, Light Captain
Sublime ambient folk on debut EP from new London-based group Dark Captain, Light Captain, unfortunately ruined by its unsatisfactory vocals
Black Keys
Experimental fifth album from Akron-based garage rock duo Black Keys which fnds them working with synthesisers, banjos and an organ and a producer, Gnarls Barkley's Danger Mouse, all for the first time to mixed results
Yes King
Fierce fusion of dancehall reggae between Jamaican and British artists on the debut album from Yes King, the project of production duo Mark Rae and Rhys Adams
Ironweed Project
Unimaginative, crude and sexist new single from the egotistical Ironweed, only partially redeemed by its B side
Ebb
Compulsive cinematic homage to nature from country-born, but now city-based musician Ebb, which deservedly won the Mainfest award for Best Electronic Album in his native Sweden
Duke Garwood
Initially hard going, but ultimately rewarding debut album from experimental folk musician Duke Garwood