- Features
The Kooks - 10 Tracks to Echo…
The Kooks 10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark Album review by Captain Stavros It’s the first time since Wednesday I’ve pulled back my blackout curtains and properly gotten out of bed, I’ve been laid up with COVID...
03.08.2022
Kikagaku Moyo - Kumoyo Island (Album Review)
Kikagaku Moyo - Kumoyo Island Album review by Johnno I ain't ever been to Japan, friends. I think it would be a cool experience and a culture shock, for real, though. While only knowing a handful of their customs and practices from television shows and various media, it's obvious to take them with a grain of salt, because getting a true Japanese culture walk-through can only be experienced first-hand. You must be thinking, “Johnno! You only want to see ...
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13.04.2022
The Hanging Stars - Hollow Heart (Album Review)
The Hanging Stars Hollow Heart Loose Records by Johnno Do you enjoy being baffled? I love it. A fact, factoid, truth or information that can make my brain feel like it wants to somersault in my skull is very enjoyable. Ever heard of carcinisation? It is when animals eventually evolve into crabs. Yes, crabs. And apparently throughout Earth's life, this has happened five times. Crabs keep popping up and tossing a crustacean-y middle finger to cata...
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23.08.2021
Raven Bush – Fall Into Noise (Album Review)
Last Week, Raven Bush (not to be confused with Raven featuring Jocelyn Brown in the 1984 smash hit, ‘So In Love’) released his debut LP, Fall Into Noise, but not before dropping a series of singles like breadcrumbs to whet the appetite. Raven pivots from the familiar sounds of ‘Moonglades’, ‘You Should Have Told Me’ and ‘Harp’ while carrying his signature hooks and transitions; he explains the move in a Stereo Sanctity press release: “As a title, Fa...
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The Pickled Onions – The Mines EP
As we begin our gradual emergence from enforced hibernation, in Ireland at least, it’s encouraging and gratifying to do so with a record of diverse, and excitin...
Yip Man - Pure Zen, Ken?
Yip Man is the nom de plume for Al Nero. Scotland-born but now living in China, his music has the greatest hallmark of the music of the Far East. That is, he igno...
- Live
Ellie Bleach @ The Old Blue Last (Live Review)
Ellie Bleach The Old Blue Last Live review by Captain Stavros Brace yourself. This next piece of advice isn’t for the faint of heart but if you’re willing to push the boat out on this one, go against popular opinion,...
- Columns
Singles That Mingle 20220805
Our London correspondent, Captain Stavros has recovered from Covid-19 and brought an amazing bevvy of tunes with him The Velvet Hands ‘Holiday In My Head’ EP o...
Singles That Mingle 20220708
Singles That Mingle A massive dose of deadly singles from our resident expert, Captain Stavros False Heads ‘Mime the End’ Sick Moon - Out September 30 on Scruff of...