by Kev Rowland | Jan 22, 2023 | Reviews
On February 10th 1998 UFO strode out onto the Civic Hall stage in Wolverhampton, and the set was recorded and soon made available as an album. Just before Christmas, Cleopatra Records reissued it in multiple forms (including purple vinyl) and it allows us to hear what...
by Kev Rowland | Jan 15, 2023 | Reviews
Covid saw quite a few bands release streaming events as a way of keeping fans interested while no touring was taking place, as well of course hopefully generating valuable revenue for the bands. The mighty Behemoth were no different, and here we have the set recorded...
by Kev Rowland | Jan 15, 2023 | Reviews
Mintzer has been conductor and arranger for WDR Big Band Cologne for six years now, relishing the opportunity to play regularly in an ensemble of 17 people, much like the touring bands of the Forties. These days most jazz musicians work in small groups, often playing...
by Kev Rowland | Jan 15, 2023 | Reviews
Here we have another from the indispensable series of amazing bluegrass and roots music from Anti Corp, with Cooper McBean the musician to perform under the magnolia tree in the back yard. Born in Vermont, he is currently residing in Austin, Texas with his partner,...
by Kev Rowland | Jan 15, 2023 | Reviews
One of my favourite musical discoveries in recent years has been that of the wonderful singer Daria Kulesh who was born in Russia, has been in the UK for the last 15 years, and is from Ingush heritage. I urge anyone who has yet to come across it to seek out her...
