David Moore’s malleable minimalism project Bing & Ruth returns with a streamlined ensemble, a sharp focus and a wordlessly evocative LockDown transcendence. The New York composer David Moore’s penchant for a trance-inducing mixture of modern classical, drone, ambient and minimalism has been honed across a series of studiously composed and well received releases under the … [Read more...] about Bing & Ruth: Species – Album Review
Silverbacks: Fad – Album Review
Debut album Fad from Silverbacks has been met with some great early support as they conduct their way through taut rhythms and late 70s punk influences. Silverbacks are from Ireland but you could be forgiven for thinking these guys are pure unadulterated New Yorkers. Recently making the BBC 6 Music playlist with single Dunkirk, Silverbacks are on the rise, and with good … [Read more...] about Silverbacks: Fad – Album Review
Laraaji: Sun Piano – Album Review
Challenging but rewarding is the sound world of Laraaji and new album Sun Piano, emitting impressive transcendence and radiance requiring clarity of mind. Laraaji returns to his first instrument on his latest album Sun Piano, consisting of 12 spiritual keyboard improvisations that were performed and recorded in Brooklyn Church. This album offers a holistic, ambient listening … [Read more...] about Laraaji: Sun Piano – Album Review
Nat Birchall: Mysticism Of Sound – Review
British jazz hero Nat Birchall releases a lockdown masterwork is a Sun Ra-inspired cosmic blast of psychedelic sci-fi jazz that caresses and enchants. For a number of years the saxophonist, composer, arranger and band leader Nat Birchall has steadily and quietly garnered an impassioned cult following and a sturdy reputation as a skilful purveyor of exotic, spiritually … [Read more...] about Nat Birchall: Mysticism Of Sound – Review
Ellie Goulding: Brightest Blue – Review
Ellie Goulding has released her fifth studio album and it’s nothing shy of perfection. Bringing together eighteen gorgeous and uplifting tracks, Goulding’s versatility is impossible to question. She makes the listener's self-esteem skyrocket and understands that they can do just fine on their own. Kicking off the album with Start we hear an applaud from what we can assume as … [Read more...] about Ellie Goulding: Brightest Blue – Review
New Music Fridays – 17th July 2020
It's all about an overall summery vibe on this week's New Music Fridays. Dream pop, settled indie and 70s folk-tinged loveliness all play a part in making this a great bunch of tracks that deserve a listen. As always, click the pics and set your ears to stun to brighten up your day! Hansom Éli - Summer Rise Innovative Montreal-based duo Hansom Éli really know how to … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 17th July 2020