A River Runs Thru It – Fire & Brimstone
Some people tend to take emo music and the subculture associated with it in jest. However, as John Lydon so eloquently put it “anger is an energy”. And, just like energy, it comes in different forms, all…
A master’s voice: Exodus to Infinity and Alex Kahn reviewed
January 11, 2021
Alex Kahn – It’s Been Cloudy Since I Moved to LA
Life is elsewhere as Milan Kundera put it. Since the dawn of recorded music, an industry starved for profit has forced many a young man or woman to move to wherever it was holding court. The ultimate goal is, of…
Sophisticated pop: The Amber Unit and Un Rodo Cora reviewed
January 11, 2021
Un Rodo Cora – Length of the Ride
You don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone, they tell us in song, verse and, occasionally, on strangely worded birthday cards. While this is subject material best captured in aching pop ballads, Length of the Ride…
Down, out & floating about: The Citradels and Agitated reviewed
January 11, 2021
Agitated – Strangeways
In a world where fake machismo and “fake it until you make it” approach, is prized as the sure path towards success, we should acknowledge how important popular art trends have been in opening up serious discussion around topics…
The Nuns – Do You Want Me On My Knees
The Nuns didn’t exactly score an instant hit with their song Do You Want Me On My Knees? In fact, they were bold pioneers of the San Francisco punk scene, later rebranding themselves as an S&M under the direction of…
DIY heaven: Vctm Cltr and Alexander Boe reviewed
January 10, 2021
Alexander Boe – Kill the Elderly
Naming your song Kill the Elderly is like staging a play and offering free cookies. It’s bound to get people interested, but there better be something to keep the people the snacks run out.
Fortunately, in spite of what…
Mark Loughrey – Nothing on a Truth
David Crosby may appear to be the most bitter man in music, a title he’s held in an uncontested manner for many years. But, to be truthful, folk has changed since the days that the great singer was partaking in harmonious…
Endless toil: Harpers and Brian In The Museum reviewed
January 9, 2021
Brian In The Museum – Good Works And Deeds
Nick Hornby says that as a kid, he only used to listen to music that was made using the heavy sounds of distorted electric guitars. Once some of the more sophisticated songwriting works started catching his attention, he…
A time for dreamers: Knopf and Max Mercier reviewed
January 9, 2021
Max Mercier – Dance In Your Fire
In terms of soulful comfort, naturally, music works differently on people. Personally, I don’t think there’s any other style that hugs you closer in its warm embrace than modern psychedelic music.
For all the…