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THE SUNDAY GROOVE: LIVE FROM NORTHERN IRELAND
by toohoppy | Jul 29, 2018
by toohoppy | Jul 29, 2018
There are times when a “you may like this” recommendation pays off and you find a little gem, this has happened for me in the case of Ill Considered. The Bandcamp recommendation was spot on, the music capturing my musical interest in the most exciting way, having that wonderful way of speaking to you so [&am […]
International viewers start your research now then imagine the late John Peel delivering in his usual laconic style “…that was Donut Membrane with Spunky Side Dish, but now something new, prescribing some sage advice…” That would be Dr. Woman and the enlightened wisdom is Never Trust Men With Sunglasses. Further investigation tells us that this [&am […]
After the controversial album “The Astonishing,” it makes perfect sense for Dream Theater to get back to the basics. “The Astonishing” was initially an album that sounded good to me overall but with a poor story line and too much … Continue reading &rarr […]
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 14th February 2019 Paul Carrack, one of Britain’s hardest working performers is back on the road and continuing to thrill his legions of fans as he tours the UK through the spring. Wearing his trademark hat and sunglasses, and with guitar in hand, Carrack opened his recent show at the Royal [&am […]
Underground music scenes in all urban centres naturally develop their own amoeba-like existence, dissolving and reforming in different shapes as the mood and the Muse takes them. Belgian capital Brussels is no different, and one such meeting of like minds is in a group called The Gödel Codex. Consisting of Etienne Plumer (Rêve d’Elephant, Animus [&am […]
Further to Rhys Marsh’s late 2018 announcement that he has signed to Karisma Records, I’m pleased to be able to take on this review. His last album, The Black Sun Shining, was spontaneous, visceral music. Rhys returns to a more structured approach with a third solo album that is a polished and honed collection of [&am […]
Is it possible for me, as a huge fan of P@ Mastelotto, to give an objective review? Probably not but I’m going to do it anyway. Consisting of band members Lef: vocals, keys (Obake, Berserk!), Carmelo Pipitone: guitars (Marta Sui Tubi), Colin Edwin: … Continue reading &rarr […]
1998. To me another period where the manufactured music seemed to take over the airwaves, so the arrival of Semisonic with Closing Time was a godsend; nothing to do with my alternative residence of the pub, but the quality of the music. Lyrics with the clarity of Crowded House, memorable tunes, and a pleasure to [&am […]
MONO is a mostly-instrumental band from Japan, whose first release was in 2001. Nowhere Now Here is their tenth album. If you asked me to place MONO and their music in a genre (something I find difficult for any music … Continue reading &rarr […]
Art-pop: “progressive rock without the rock attitude”, explains Marek Arnold when I question him further. The instrumentation and the way the songs have been arranged, combined with Manuel Schmid’s interpretation and singing of the lyrics inclines it toward being pop. Yet the heartlands of progressive rock, with its complex chord progressions and unusual sequences, are [&am […]