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
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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
Review: Morcheeba – Blaze Away
Morcheeba return with their first record in 5 years, and with it comes a mammoth world tour to show off their new album Blaze Away. Playing 40 shows across 22 countries is no mean feat. I mean, The Rolling Stones might make it look easy doing this consistently at their old age, but quite frankly, they’re superhuman and I don’t know how some of them are still alive. For most … [Read more...] about Review: Morcheeba – Blaze Away
Review: James Heather – Stories From Far Away On Piano (Vinyl Edition)
We take a look at James Heather’s debut record Stories From Far Away On Piano as it gets its first vinyl release. Contemporary pianist James Heather is jumping on the vinyl bandwagon, and who could blame him? It will get this relatively new musician a broader audience to listen to his music and join the legion of growing fans. Being handpicked by Laura Marling to support her … [Read more...] about Review: James Heather – Stories From Far Away On Piano (Vinyl Edition)