The Hill Country Devil: The Magnolia Sessions (2021)

The Hill Country Devil: The Magnolia Sessions (2021)

Here we have another album in what to my ears is one of the most essential series of recordings ever captured. For those who have somehow managed to miss my reviews so far, the concept behind this is really simple. Label boss and recording engineer Dan Emery invites a...
Johannes Luley: Follow Your Heart (2022)

Johannes Luley: Follow Your Heart (2022)

I first became aware of Johannes more than ten years ago when he sent me the Moth Vellum album to review. Since then, I have followed his career with interest, both in Perfect Beings and solo, and I was somewhat intrigued to discover he was releasing a new album, but...
In The Shallows: The Undercovers Part 1 (2022)

In The Shallows: The Undercovers Part 1 (2022)

A few months back I was fortunate enough to catch up once again with one of my very favourite duos, Danni Parsons and Lance Shepherd, otherwise known as In The Shallows. That night they were joined by bassist Andy Bain of the mighty Fur Patrol, and while they...
Dub Asylum: Beg, Steel or Borrow (2022)

Dub Asylum: Beg, Steel or Borrow (2022)

I have no idea who many albums I have reviewed over the last 35 years, but it is countless thousands, while the words written are well into the millions, but I must confess this is the first time I have ever been asked to review an album where steel drums are the main...
Jaqualyn Taimana Williams: In Between (2022) single

Jaqualyn Taimana Williams: In Between (2022) single

In Between is the third single from the upcoming 2023 EP Guns Of Dialogue, but is the first time I have personally come across Jaqualyn Taimana Williams. As with her debut album she has been working with producer Tim Sneddon and Chris Chetland, and when I read that I...