A tale of two nights at the Hare And Hounds…
It is not very often I get the chance to see two bands perform live at a local venue in the same week, so when the opportunity arises, I of course take it with both hands. And when one of those bands are receiving rave reviews for their latest album…
Oh how I long for a Dressy Bessy date in my home city Birmingham, UK...
He's of the "let them eat cake" brigade, no doubt...
We’re “Hanging In There” with The Cellophane Flowers, as they say “Ciao Amore”.
Every once in a while, I get contacted by a member of a band with a request to give a piece of music they have produced a listen, just simply as a means to help promote their band, passing on their work towards new…
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My favourite tracks of the year
Now we are coming towards the end of another year, I think it's time to evaluate all that has come our way in the world of music. As I recently compiled my rundown of albums of this year, so i thought I would proffer a similar list, this time all the single tracks…
The new album from Calliere is one Solar that will not be eclipsed
Here is a fine work of beauty, an airy, ethereal and immersive album that envelops you and washes you in a wall of sound. As we endure the winter months, with the Sun low down in the sky, the cold chill all pervasive, here is…
My Albums Of The Year for 2025
So, here we are once again, at that time of year when music critics write their lists of the best albums of the past twelve months. Thus, without further ado, here is my selection for favourite albums of this year. In top spot is perhaps one of my favourite bands…
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My Raining Stars have some Momentum building with their new album
A few years ago, in 2022, I wrote a review of the ep My Raining Stars released, entitled "The Life We Planned", in which the band explored the moments in time that can land do lead a person down a path they did not expect, sometimes…
The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
The Government is planning to roll out mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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Live Review: Oliver Beardmore and Local Artists at Hare And Hounds
Oliver Beardmore brought the beautiful noise to King's Heath On Sunday I ventured to the Hare And Hounds in King's Heath, south of Birmingham city centre, to see three local artists perform live. The two support acts were…
Seeing Melys live for the first time was definitely “Sweet”
A quarter of a century or more in waiting, when I first saw that Welsh indie rock band Melys (their name translates as Sweet) were due to perform at the Victoria here in my home city of Birmingham, I snapped up the chance to finally see…
My favourite tracks of the year
It's that time once again, the time we music lovers put on the record the songs that hit us deepest, moved us the most and got us most excited. So, without further ado, here is my rundown of those album tracks, ep's and singles that affected ne the most for this…
My albums of 2024
Well, here we are yet again at the close of the year, the time where music fans think about the albums that defined their year, that struck them deepest, and made the biggest impact on their listening over the last twelve months. So, with that in mind, here are the choices I have…
We are ‘climbing walls’ with anocean
anocean hail from Baltimore and comprise former members of noted shoegaze luminaries Thrushes and Mittenfields. They are a band that has emerged to become quite the force around Baltimore and DC, as their tuneful dynamic brings a hazy, melodic sweetness that is…
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Have a copy of that, bought at a gig they played in my home city many years ago...
What an awesome, shimmering, immersive yet delicate wall of beautiful noise that was from Deary...a gorgeous blend of Slowdive and the Cocteau Twins...
Going to see Deary at the Hare and Hounds...
Here is an obscure classic from Flaming Lips...
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