Nick Hudson

Jupiter Hollow – Bereavement

Back in 2017, a friend suggested that I check out an EP by a young Canadian duo. The EP was Odyssey and the duo were Jupiter Hollow. That EP was amazing, and even more so for being made by just…

I came to The Hirsch Effekt via Long Branch Records, when I was exploring the label a few years back. Eskapist (2017) immediately clicked with me, and I definitely think they are one of the strongest and most interesting artists…

Kilter – Axiom

When someone describes a band as a power trio, I’m sometimes reluctant to listen. It’s not that power trios don’t exist, but quite often this term seems to be bandied about whenever a band has only three members. They might…

Desert Session Home Edition – Phase 1

Under lockdown and in isolation, it might have seemed that the world could turn in on itself, become insular and individualistic. Somewhat paradoxically, communities unable to meet with each other, and many of whom have never interacted, have come together…

City of Souls – Synæsthesia

For twenty years now, the month of May has been a celebration in New Zealand of its musical past and present, and the first day of NZ Music Month this year saw the long-awaited release of City of Soul’s debut…

A Different Aspect #39

In this update we feature: • Nadia Reid – Out Of My Province • The Thank Yous – Good Times Killing Us • Josh Feinberg – Time Does Not Exist For Light • Max Bianco and the BlueHearts – Harlot…

Japonica – Into the Kaleidoscope

Japonica’s debut album Into the Kaleidoscope is one that is easy to review, and yet at the same time impossible to review. That is to say, I could review it in the way most album reviews are written, and as…

Postvorta – Porrima

The Northern Italian city of Ravenna seems to be a hot bed of talent, which is presently crashing down on me in waves. This year alone has seen new albums from Nero di Marte, Postvorta, and Void of Sleep, with…

Gravity Machine – Red

There are many studies and much evidence for the link between music and mental well-being. I definitely use music to boost my mood, and it is a welcome solace when I know I might otherwise be disappearing down that terrible…

Sky Cries Mary – Secrets of a Red Planet

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I listened to a band called Low Pop Suicide, formed by Dave Allen (Gang of Four and Shriekback), and released by Allen’s record label, World Dominion. I loved Low Pop Suicide…

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Author: Nick Hudson