Alex Smee
Lost in Cities and Fields
Old Jacuzzi
It somehow seems apt that the only voice to be heard on this album is that of astronomer Carl Segan on closing track ‘Go to the Stars’. more… “Alex Smee”
Album reviews
Cancel The Astronauts
What the Noise Is For
Riley Records
To all intents and purposes, Cancel The Astronauts disappeared after the release of their fine debut album, ‘Animal Love Match’ in 2012. more… “Cancel The Astronauts”
Popcorn Fiend
Milos Is Reborn!
Pure Moth
It’s often said that instrumental music soundtracks the film in our heads. more… “Popcorn Fiend”
The Beths
Expert in a Dying Field
Carpark
The third album from The Beths sets out its stall almost too perfectly. more… “The Beths”
Port Sulphur
Speed of Life
Creeping Bent / Last Night From Glasgow
While 2020 album ‘Compendium’ was something of an widescreen epic, the follow-up from Douglas Macintyre is almost the opposite more… “Port Sulphur”
Gordon McIntyre
Even With the Support of Others
Lost Map
The name may be unfamiliar but the sound is very much that of ballboy more… “Gordon McIntyre”
Mood Taeg
Diskonkordanz
Happy Robots
It may be in the DIY spirit of the Mood Taeg Kollective more… “Mood Taeg”
The Reverse Cowgirls
Fortis Et Fidus
RC
With an opening title track that’s a flurry of guitar twang, the scene is set for an exhilarating set more… “The Reverse Cowgirls”
Cafolla
The March Onto Forever
Dusty Reel
Formerly leader of the somewhat legendary Glasgow party funk band The Federation of the Disco Pimp, Marco Cafolla is keeping the funk flag flying. more… “Cafolla”
Wire
Not About To Die
Pink Flag
Bands described as ‘influential’ usually aren’t living the life of luxury more… “Wire”