New releases are getting thin on the ground as Christmas approaches, but here are some gems out next week. First up are Copenhagen’s foremost aural travellers, Papir, who conjure vast and melodic soundscapes using only guitar, bass and drums. One of the most unique bands in the modern European psych rock scene, they continue to…
Our six back-to-school belters kick off with 21st Century Love Songs, the brand new full-length studio album from The Wildhearts. It’s the follow-up to Renaissance Men, and the spiritual heir to 1994’s P.H.U.Q., where they really got to flex their creative muscle. As front-man Ginger explains: “This time we let the songs simmer until absolutely…
This week’s six smashers start with Live In Maui, a concert from 1970 with a blu-ray featuring the documentary ‘Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix In Maui’, which chronicles the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s storied visit to Maui and how they became ensnared with the ill-fated Rainbow Bridge movie produced by their controversial manager Michael Jeffery. Note:…
This week brings a perky and delightful batch of new releases your way. The End is a celebration of Black Sabbath’s final home-town concert at Birmingham’s Genting Arena on 4th February 2017. This unforgettable farewell show from one of the biggest bands in the world is the most emotionally charged show in their history, and…
Goodies released on 4 September include a new studio album by the indefatigable Public Image Limited, an incendiary live album by Public Enemy, the sweet jazz/soul of Lizz Wright, and a third studio album – and who, frankly, thought they’d get that far? – by The Libertines. This week’s album of the week was a…
We have just launched a special pre-orders section on the website, featuring the best of the upcoming releases far into the future at special prices, so have a look and, if there’s anything you fancy, just click to reserve it. These prices are available only before release, so make sure you order your copy before…