by rogue | Jul 4, 2025 | Reviews
Having met Massimo in Rome a few years ago, I was immediately taken by his resolute focus on his craft, a clear musical vision and the willpower to make it happen. He is definitely a doer and not just a thinker, as purpose and creativity that propel him constantly...
by rogue | Jun 28, 2025 | Reviews
In the monumental history of progressive rock, few can claim to be as eclectic and productive as, with a fascinating life and career to boot, than Jakko M. Jakszyk. He has played with such celebrated bands as 64 Spoons, Dyzrhythmia, Rapid Eye Movement, Level 42, The...
by rogue | Jun 28, 2025 | Reviews
Master musician Andreas Hack has another project, to go only with his incredible Frequency Drift, Feeling of Presence and Haven of Echoes ventures, this time hooking up with Trude Eidtang of White Willow fame, another match clearly made in heaven. The duo are...
by Kev Rowland | Jun 27, 2025 | Reviews
Although there is no doubt that Venom are one of the most important and influential metal bands to ever come out of the North East, they have had a rather chequered career both in terms of line-up and album quality. The classic line-up will always be Cronos, Abaddon,...
by Kev Rowland | Jun 26, 2025 | Reviews
One might expect the title to refer to the musicians involved on this recording, but it is subtitled “Me, Myself and the Piano”. Chaubert provides piano and trumpet, playing both at the same time, and is accompanied by bassist Belden Bullock and drummer Jon Di Fiore,...
by Kev Rowland | Jun 26, 2025 | Reviews
I was perusing a site one night when this album cover and title caught my attention. I then realised it was subtitled ‘Fiddle and Banjo music of North Carolina’, and I knew I had to hear more. Rhiannon and Justin were both previously members of Carolina Chocolate...
