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…
View More The Hirsch Effekt – KollapsAuthor: Nick Hudson
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…
View More Kilter – AxiomDesert 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…
View More Desert Session Home Edition – Phase 1City 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…
View More City of Souls – SynæsthesiaA 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…
View More A Different Aspect #39Japonica – 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…
View More Japonica – Into the KaleidoscopePostvorta – 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…
View More Postvorta – PorrimaGravity 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…
View More Gravity Machine – RedSky 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…
View More Sky Cries Mary – Secrets of a Red PlanetVoid of Sleep – Metaphora
Italian band Void of Sleep chose to release their third album in late March this year, which was potentially a brave thing to do, considering the pandemic gripping the world and tightening the wallets of the music-buying public. I hope…
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