Category Archives: Reviews

NICK FLETCHER – Cycles Of Behaviour

April 21, 2021

Hacktrax 2021 Three decades since the start of a solo route, British six-stringer hits his stride. Being a musician’s musician doesn’t make one famous, and peers’ respect can’t boost one’s profile as effectively as mass appeal: Nick Fletcher must know … Continue reading →

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SWEET – Isolation Boulevard

April 20, 2021

Prudential 2021 Invigorated by lockdown, veteran glam rockers find another way to avoid delivering a new album. SWEET have been there: their last studio offering was the deceptively, albeit on-the-money, titled which showcased the band’s previous line-up and which shares … Continue reading →

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SHINING PYRAMID – Tree

April 19, 2021

SEQ 2020 English ethereal duo ground their art in here and now to highlight the roots and branches of the sounds the two make. Looks like it’s all about time with this London’s ensemble: their eponymous debut seemed to explore … Continue reading →

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ARAPACIS – Waterdog

April 17, 2021

Arapacis 2021 Fables of force, folly and other folk tropes as told by a troupe of Montrealer troubadours who progressively move towards doom and gloom. From 2003 on, this Canadian coven have been brewing an intoxicating mixture of highbrow art-rock … Continue reading →

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FELY TCHACO – Yita (Deep Water)

April 16, 2021

Fely 2021 Diving into conflicting emotions of displaced souls, Ivorian artist evokes the wonder of life. The release of this album on International Women’s Day speaks volumes of its creator’s relevance and her striving for liberation on every level possible. … Continue reading →

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