Category Archives: Reviews

DONOVAN’S BRAIN / FRAUDBAND – Burnt Trees In The Snow

September 12, 2019

Career 2019 Spill the noise and split the choice: kindred spirits from America and Australia venture out in the cold to set the world on fire. While there seems to be no common ground between these two acts – except … Continue reading →

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SIMON MARK SMITH – Dangerous Things

September 11, 2019

Simon Mark Smith 2019 Running the risk of reverie, British artist delivers his most diverse, yet intimate, records. Not too many of SMS’ listeners are capable of achieving with both hands what he accomplished without lower arms – something that … Continue reading →

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HAWKESTREL – The Future Is Us

September 10, 2019

Purple Pyramid 2019 Removing locks from an old box, a flock of HAWKWIND alumni find a new nest for exploring vibrant continuum. As their erstwhile mothership seems to be ensconced in its pseudo-concept space, bent on alienating fans and former … Continue reading →

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SHINING PYRAMID – Children Of The Stones

September 9, 2019

SEQ 2018 Suspended between shoegazing and electronica, British proggers roll their rocks up the hill and let it loose. No matter what the title of their second album may imply, this combo’s modus operandi hasn’t shifted from dreamy soundscapes to … Continue reading →

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FOREST FIELD – Seasons

September 8, 2019

Rock Company 2019 Bringing on the change, Dutch melodic rockers progress into the future. The brainchild of Peter Cox, who masterminded a slew of rock-solid releases, this project has always been about exploring a single theme from various angles, and … Continue reading →

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