Delphic
Counterpoint (R & S)
This inspiring trio have found themselves thrust into the gaping hole that was formerly plugged by Manchester bands effortlessly bridging the indie-dance divide.
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Various: Warchild
Heroes (-)
It’s difficult to give a critique on a release where the main intention is to bring attention and much needed revenue to a more than worthy organisation, and the War Child efforts have always offered a diverse and eclectic mix for your charitable dollar. The 2009 version is no different in respect of managing to [...]
Whiskey Cats
Whiskey Cats (Medical)
How you feel about the Whisky Cats probably depends on how you feel about brass. Sometimes it can add a bold vitality to the sound, like with ska punks Less than Jake, but a little often goes a long way. If you’re a fan of a band like Madness then the chances are you’ll dig [...]
Burning Pilot
Cold Caller (Transgressive)
It’s clear Burning Pilot want to cultivate an air of mystery. Instead of using their names, they refer to themselves with numbers, with channel 1 playing the drums, channel 4 playing the keyboards ect. I’m always a bit wary of such pretentious antics, but one listen to opening track ‘Accelerate’ makes you realize where the [...]
Chris Helme
Ashes (Snapper)
Believe it or not, this is only Chris Helme’s first solo outing since his band he is most well known for, The Seahorses, broke up 10 years ago. Since then he has kept himself busy with his other band The Yards, never quite gaining the recognition he deserved as a fine songwriter and a damn [...]
