On stage before the curtains pull back, Bob Mould is strumming an acoustic guitar and lamenting. And we’re all going to war/ And we’re all gonna die/ I wear my heart on my sleeve. Far from it as the Blue Hearts album is revealed in all its fierce and raging glory. The spirit of Hüsker […]
What Is There is not a question. Delta Spirit on this album take a tour through Heartland America. They can be as bemused and resigned as anyone over the course of this unprecedented year. But the music drives it with optimism to foreshadow a brighter future. So, it is distinctively American.
While you were sleeping Fleet Foxes released a “surprise” new album, Shore, their first since 2017’s Crack-Up.
Alda Rezende has a commanding presence when she comes on stage. From Minas Gerais State in heartland Brazil. A spicy gumbo of Indigenous, Portuguese, African and European people. Music which draws from Latin, Folk, Country, Popular, Classical, Jazz and Punk! Tasty soul food to accompany the music tonight. All the senses tantalized and entertained tonight […]
Tasmanian newbies A. Swayze & The Ghosts are a fresh revival of Punk. An act of resurrection in the spirit of the original artists. Irreverent and full of humour whilst giving their own generation a few swift kicks in the head and arse.
Hey! King are a young American couple who sing Indie Folk songs with an exhilarating intensity on their debut EP Be Still. They have been mentored by Ben Harper who produces here, as well as having them as support artists on his tours.
A stellar ensemble of artists which include Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, Todd Rundgren, Joan Jett, two sons of John Lennon amongst others, lay down a worthy and often inspired double album’s worth of classic Marc Bolan songs. Preceding his induction to the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame later in November this year.
Rumer pays tribute to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame alumnus Hugh Prestwood. The match is like vintage whisky, or bourbon to be accurate. Glides down so smoothly and the warmth then resonates through you.
Frederick “Toots” Hibberts is one of the world’s all-time greatest singers. Passionate people still like to duke it out as to who was greater Soul singer, Otis Redding or James Carr. Toots is a blend of both.
Molly Tuttle is a musical prodigy who has a growing cult following among aficionados of American Roots music.