A few points of order: Firstly, Phil Lively is a lovely bloke. I know this as we have shared beers and advanced in-the-flesh swearing sessions, and come out the other side as good chums. We have also slept in close…
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Vennart – In The Dead, Dead Wood
A new album from Mike Vennart is certainly something to get excited about, and an unexpected one released with little build up – only a week after it was announced – is even more of a treat. In the Dead,…
View More Vennart – In The Dead, Dead WoodJakko M. Jakszyk – Secrets & Lies
Jakko Jakszyk’s profile is higher than ever at the moment, as a consequence of being, since 2013, the voice and second guitar in a rejuvenated King Crimson. But that is just the tip of the iceberg of a career that…
View More Jakko M. Jakszyk – Secrets & LiesRichard Wileman – Arcana
After 20 years working as Karda Estra in a largely instrumental zone, Richard Wileman stepped out under his own name in 2018 to follow a more acoustic singer/songwriter path, firstly with his Veil album, followed last year by Cabal of…
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Dr. Timothy Charles Smith (3rd July 1961 – 22nd July 2020) Roger Trenwith: I feel something of an imposter writing this, as I never got to see Cardiacs, and I never knew Tim Smith, but such is the impact his…
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Marco Minnemann has been my favourite drummer for many years now, always exciting, everything he does is worthy of attention, and this debut album with guitarist and songwriter Randy McStine is no exception. The duo take on multi-instrumentalist roles to…
View More McStine & Minnemann – McStine & MinnemannMolesome – Be My Baby Tonight / Tom & Tiger
Mattias Olsson’s hunger for new aural vistas has made for an exciting trip over many years now, and his Molesome project is no exception. 2018’s fascinating Dial had me cocking a quizzical and enthralled ear, and with this release’s tantalising…
View More Molesome – Be My Baby Tonight / Tom & TigerSilas & Saski – Power of Three EP
All transmissions received from the distant galaxy of Ozric Tentacles are welcome, and this one is no exception. The debut release from Silas & Saski features a trio of delights brought to life by Ozrics’ keyboard man Silas Wynne together…
View More Silas & Saski – Power of Three EPThe Opium Cartel Premiere A Maelstrom of Stars Single
TPA is thrilled to be premiering the forthcoming single from Norwegian art-pop collective The Opium Cartel, taken from their third album, Valor, which is due to be released by Apollon Records on 5th June. Formed by songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jacob Holm-Lupo (of…
View More The Opium Cartel Premiere A Maelstrom of Stars SingleLazuli – Le Fantastique Envol de Dieter Böhm
Lazuli have, over the last decade and more, become one of the finest live bands in the world, thrilling audiences across Europe with their dazzling and accessible mix of melodic prog, industrial tones and ethnic musical influences. It’s a melting…
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