Deb Montgomery’s new EP All the Water takes a step forward into the alt-rock/folk-rock foray, and brings with it a record that ebbs and flows. Seattle artists are renowned for their creative freedom, and records from there always feel that little bit different from other American cities. I don’t know whether it’s the atmosphere or something to do with the live scene, but a … [Read more...] about Review: Deb Montgomery – All The Water EP
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Album Review: Crooked Flower – Blooming – The Light Rail Sessions
Hot on the coattails of previous EP Darkness and Light, Crooked Flower release new live record Blooming - The Light Rail Sessions, treating the listener to tight playing amid psychedelic wonderment. It’s a sign of a band with hunger when they release music in quick succession. Crooked Flower released their first 3 albums between 2016-17, with all showing strong promise of … [Read more...] about Album Review: Crooked Flower – Blooming – The Light Rail Sessions
Album Review: Get the Blessing – Bristopia
Following on from their 2015 album Astronautilus, jazz-rock pioneers Get The Blessing return with their mesmerising new record Bristopia. Bristol is one of those ‘upcoming’ cities in England at the moment. In fact, many see it as an ‘alternative London’ with a free spirit, entrepreneurial atmosphere, and a great place to live. New record Bristopia is kind of a homage to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Get the Blessing – Bristopia
Album Review: Gideon King and City Blog – Upscale Madhouse
We take a look at the new record from Gideon King and City Blog, with their unique mix of jazz fusion/funk that takes them to the next step. There’s no mistaking the keen musicianship when it comes to Gideon King and City blog. Just like their first record - 2015's City Blog -, new record Upscale Madhouse features a myriad of contributors, all plying their trade wonderfully … [Read more...] about Album Review: Gideon King and City Blog – Upscale Madhouse
Album Review: The Cuban Brothers – La Familia
We take a look at the new record from soul/funk/comedy outfit The Cuban Brothers, as they reinvent tracks by their favourite artists that can lighten up even the darkest day. Mike Keat (aka Miguel Mantovani), the moustached maverick at the centre of The Cuban Brothers, probably had no idea the band would get this far and with this amount of acclaim. Primarily starting as a … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Cuban Brothers – La Familia
Album Review: The Bamboos – Night Time People
Australian funk/soul outfit The Bamboos return with their 8th studio album Night Time People, managing to bring out everything that’s great about the band while melding the past against the present. Having been around for 18 years now, The Bamboos can be seen as stalwarts of the funk/soul sound. They’ve always revelled in the contemporary and forward-thinking attitude toward … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Bamboos – Night Time People