Lucid Planet are a 100% independent self-funded band from Australia. As they have stated, this allows “an unparalleled level of freedom and creativity with our music and direction”, and Wow, have they got that right. This album was released in…
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Jacob Holm-Lupo, known for White Willow, The Opium Cartel, his production, mixing and excellent remastering work, fronts this current project, Donner. The main aim for Donner is to be place where exploration and fiddling with synthesisers and other hardware forms…
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This band from Trondheim in Norway began life in 2004 and were originally called Fallen Fowl, but changed their name to Shamblemaths – a more interesting name no doubt. They describe their music as “a blatant and unabashed throwback to…
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Krokofant were originally formed as a duo when Tom Hasslan (guitars) and Axel Skalstad (drums) met in a guitar shop in Kongsberg, a town in southern Norway well known for its annual jazz festival. Saxophonist Jørgen Mathisen was invited to…
View More Krokofant with Storløkken & Håker Flaten – Fifth
Caravan return with the release of their first new album since Paradise Filter in 2013. They have continued to burn the Canterbury scene flame, combining jazz, folk and melodic rock elements which bridge the gap between psychedelia and progressive rock.…
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“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary music” say Isildurs Bane, Sweden’s leading and most forward thinking chamber rock ensemble, as they return with a new album – and they have certainly delivered. Isildurs Bane have been very successful in attracting quality…
View More Isildurs Bane & Peter Hammill – In Disequilibrium
Less than a year after the release of their last album, Carnivorous, Hawkwind return with another collection of new songs. This, their thirty-fourth album, continues the fine tradition of the space rock genre that the band have created and nurtured…
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Marius Leirånes is known as a member of Norwegian band Pixie Ninja. Deciding to embark on a solo concept album, he was inspired by a subject that is deeply personal and close to his heart. He looked to local events…
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I came late to the wonder that is Magma, my musical tastes developing as I got older, looking for more challenging listening. Magma fitted the bill perfectly. I purchased a number of their albums and they really spoke to me.…
View More Magma – Retrospektïw I-II-III [Remastered]
The exciting Bristol quartet Franklin Mint return with their new album, Bristle, the follow-up to 2018’s Scrage, which I reviewed for TPA. Their blend of rock and punk with progressive leanings continues, alongside their at times upfront, in-your-face presentation. They…
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