Josef Herman: Warsaw, Brussels, Glasgow, London, 1938-1944
Josef Herman's early, cathartic work should not be missed
Josef Herman: Warsaw, Brussels, Glasgow, London, 1938-1944
Josef Herman's early, cathartic work should not be missed
Red Army Faction Blues
Red Army Faction Blues persuasively blends fact and fiction in its account of Germany's turbulent times from the '60s to the '80s, writes Paul Simon
Music
The James Low Western Front
Sunday 15 January 2012
Sadness runs like the grain of wood through this richly promising album from Portland singer-songwriter James Low and his new alt-country outfit.
Kathleen Edwards
Sunday 15 January 2012
Since her outstanding 2003 debut, Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards has been releasing consistently impressive mainstream rock records. This fourth album seems to herald a step change in her career.
Dear Reader
Sunday 08 January 2012
Idealistic Animals is the second album from Dear Reader, the musical nom de plume of 28-year-old South African Cheri MacNeil. And what a richly eccentric album it is.
The Gift Band
Sunday 08 January 2012
This joint CD and DVD release captures some of the atmosphere at one of London's most atmospheric venues, The Union Chapel in Islington.
Cam Penner
Sunday 08 January 2012
Though Canadian folk singer Cam Penner has been around for a while, the bearded and soulful troubadour's new album Gypsy Summer is by no means his best.
The Twilight Sad
Sunday 08 January 2012
This second album from the Scottish three-piece bears a close resemblance to Arab Strap in its layered production and lo-fi techniques.
Lowri Davies
Wednesday 04 January 2012
"Nantgarw is my inspiration - the place, its history and the rare and beautiful porcelain produced here in the second decade of the 19th century," declares Lowri Davies.
Music of the year 2011
Friday 30 December 2011
Manic Street Preachers
Tuesday 20 December 2011
This isn't goodbye, just au revoir.
John Watts
Wednesday 14 December 2011
Is John Watts' latest album more than music? His performances do include poetry readings, the spoken word, impromptu collaborations with whoever dares to take to the stage with him and a general craziness that you might expect belongs more in a theatre.