Imperious lynchpin of British jazz Matthew Halsall returns with an eighth album that anchors his yearning, meditative and organic improvisations to heartfelt themes of ecology, nature, stars and rainforests. The Mancunian trumpeter, composer, DJ and label owner Matthew Halsall has long resided at the vanguard of the thriving UK modern jazz scene, issuing a slew of critically … [Read more...] about Matthew Halsall: Salute To The Sun – Review
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Tim Minchin: Apart Together – Review
Was Matilda your favourite film growing up? Did you sing out each and every word when the musical appeared? Me too. And we have Tim Minchin to thank for that. King of Musical writing, Minchin has decided to step out of his comfort zone and release his first solo pop album. He may have sold out the Royal Albert Hall but can he sell out of his new record? Apart Together is an … [Read more...] about Tim Minchin: Apart Together – Review
Nick Campbell Destroys: Lo-Fi Bass Music For Quarantine – EP Review
Nick Campbell Destroys deconstructs three cover tracks amidst a lofi sound that rises and falls in unique ways. Some artists claim to be unique, but this really does describe Nick Campbell Destroys in the most perfect way. With a new LP put on hold due to the pandemic, instead of getting down about it, Nick Campbell retreated to his bedroom and recorded a short yet … [Read more...] about Nick Campbell Destroys: Lo-Fi Bass Music For Quarantine – EP Review
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Songs from the Kitchen Disco – Review
After Sophie Ellis-Bextor entertained the nation in lockdown 1 with her Instagram Live Kitchen Discos, she’s back in lockdown 2 with a collection of greatest hits and covers. It would be so easy at surface level to be cynical about this release as a money-spinning exercise, but a great deal of thought and care has gone into its curation with the lyrics gaining new … [Read more...] about Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Songs from the Kitchen Disco – Review
The Cribs: Night Network – Review
Recorded in Dave Grohl's studio, The Cribs' first self-produced album, Night Network, shows the Wakefield boys still have so much to give. After The Cribs 2017 album 24-7 Rock Star Shit, the Jarman brothers found themselves in unknown territory. Having parted with their long-term management leading to a period of not being able to record or release new music due to contract … [Read more...] about The Cribs: Night Network – Review
Norine Braun: December Falls – Review
Norine Braun gets her Christmas cheer in early with a blues-laden, eclectic mix of classic tracks and original compositions. This year, there seems to be a lot of Christmas albums coming out - probably something to do with the world needing a bit of Yuletide cheer to get over the pretty horrendous, 2020. Norine Braun has joined in the fun with the new album December … [Read more...] about Norine Braun: December Falls – Review