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Morgan Jennings and GOLA Reviewed
July 11, 2026
Morgan Jennings – Back To Tomorrow
You might meet your favourite songwriter one day as they hide behind shades and a tall book sitting a few inches from their nose. Upon recognising them, you may feel inclined to try and defeat your shyness and ask them about what…
Twin Bloom and Alex Comaish Reviewed
July 11, 2026
Twin Bloom – Summer’s Gone
When you look back on this year, or the year before that, or simply at this era of your life, it’ll be defined by famous global events, celebrities achieving incredible things, and songs. But most likely, it won’t be the songs…
Bureau De Change and Bloom BD Reviewed
July 11, 2026
Bureau De Change – The Gammons Lament
I write music reviews every day. And this, among other things, every single day I am treated to new, great protest music. I haven’t exactly been prone to keeping count. But what I can tell you without a shroud of doubt is that…
Thee Ancient Asses and Tiger Bear Wolf Reviewed
July 11, 2026
Thee Ancient Asses – Chinese Spy Balloon
The world’s great economies are back to trading with each other. Whoopie! What is it that some of them have and others need so desperately? Bombs and guns, it seems, if we’re judging it based on recent news bulletins.
Jerkazoid and Purse Thief Reviewed
July 10, 2026
Purse Thief – Modern Lover
Somewhere along the road we may have lost our way. And that’s precisely the time, I think, when we collectively decided that rock n’ roll was supposed to be a thing that everyone can enjoy, a kind of weekend fair where families and…
Little Oil and Kevin Kell O'Donnell Reviewed
July 6, 2026
Little Oil – What’s Become of Me
There’s no use in hiding. Nearly every single rock musician secretly dreams of adoring fans willing to finance their investment into a gold-plated swimming pool placed right inside the walls of that big mansion on the hill.
Devereux Scales and Overcast Off Reviewed
July 6, 2026
Devereux Scales – I Will Promise You
Everything is kind of ridiculous nowadays. Most things feel cheap and built in a quantity that will save them from ever becoming rarities and thus of any great value. And the majority of people go through life like it’s some…
Mike Franano and Todd Adelman Reviewed
July 6, 2026
Mike Franano – Chair At My Table
The notoriously prickly figure of Mark E. Smith influenced the songwriting style of nearly everyone in the post-punk style and, indeed, anyone in his direct vicinity. When questioned about his methods, he used to say that what he…
Eldersister and Band of Muses Reviewed
July 1, 2026
Eldersister – Triple A’s
It must be a terrifying prospect to watch somebody you love make mistakes and to hope that through them they’re going to learn, make better decisions and, ultimately, build their personality. But is there any other way to help…