A highlight from the 3 volume Portable collection. Lyrically quite powerful really. Good acoustic stuff with harmonica being a definite standout.

This track is as cool as can be and from an album with quite a lot of serious cool. Smooth hiphop, soul and jazzy stuff.

The mighty Richard Dawson together with Hen Ogledd mate Sally Pilkington got together to record lots of music to help them through lockdown. Much of the results can be found on this excellent collection of warm, gentle, intimate and mostly folky music. Great value too, as the set goes longer than 4 and a half hours.

Brazilian tropicalia played irresistably in this fine song from Cyro Baptista's new album.

Relentless techno which won't leave you alone. The female introduction welcomes you to Paradiso, which is, of coures, the name of Chino's staggering debut album from 2017. This particular new track appears to be a Bandcamp only addition to his excellent and recently released French Extremism EP. Incidentally, Paradiso remains his only actual album to date, so another one would be something else. Though I must say he has released several very fine EPs as well.

One of the most interesting and fascinating artists I know. Full of the ordinary and mundane with readings from pop culture, ie. Dylan going electric, and everday interplay and consumer transactions. Paul is best described as an installation maker and creator of short films but trust me, this stuff needs to be checked out as serious music in it's own right. Do it now.

Difficult to describe this extraordinary record. Her last album BAKUNAWA was also completely unique but it differs sharply from this release. Tent Music, was, as the titles suggests, made in a tent over two nights in June 2021. In reality, a collaboration with violinist and film composer Joshua Hill, the work conjures up thoughts of the Scott Walker of Tilt and The Drift in particular, and it fluctuates between the avant-garde, neo classical and several other non specific musics. Inimitable.

Big sounds with a decent touch of grunge and shoegaze at times. But what I like best is the bottom of the garden shed discordance, for want of a better description. A fine group well worth keeping an eye on.

Psuedo-controversial and just a bit tongue-in-cheek I'd say. Nevertheless, well worth the money. A nice and heavy rhythm section propelling things along ensures your enjoyment.

Another part of this project's extensive dedication to the works of the truly great Julius Eastman, whose legend and status as one of America's major composers grows expidentially with the passing of each and every year.

I've only just noticed the addition of a bonus track to two of The Dead C's albums, in this instance Tusk.

Refer to the previous entry, only this time the bonus track joins the remainder of The White House album.

Keeping up the percussive propulsion which mixes very impressively with the various other aspects of the track.

Plenty of aggro here from these Brazillian noise makers. Fantastic.

Wonderful stuff and a highly respectful tribute to one of music's most beloved back catalogues. These indie acts have reminded us just how great The Kinks and in particular Ray Davies really were, as if we would have forgotten.

As an old Manic Strret Preachers fan this came to me as a very pleasant surprise. I'm aware Nicky hasn't released an album for a long time but I get the impression there have been occasional rumours that one might be on the way. Well, here it is, largely full of excellent meoldies and a bit of experimentation here and there. Terrific stuff overall.

This record is a cracker. Laura has adhered to her usual impeccable standards and has chosen a group of magnificent collaborators. Full of all the customary atmospheres and a worthy addition to her superlative catalogue.

Much to love here, and I reckon I'm lucky to have it so soon because I've noticed it's on pre-order now and not due for release until September 15. I just clicked on last night's email link and immediately grabbed it when I could. Just fantastic, like all Nightingales stuff.

I have only just become aware of this record, despite being released 15 years ago, discovered whilst doing some general Neil reading. Superb cause, of course, supporting, as it does, Breast Cancer. Well worth it also for a huge collection of magnificent covers and immaculate song selections.

Good track from a fine indie group out of Queensland. They've been around for a couple of years and are well worth keeping an eye on.