Nick Hudson

Inno – The Rain Under

Inno are being feted as an Italian metal supergroup, with their debut album receiving quite some hype. I came to Inno via Novembre, and I wonder if my impressions of this album are potentially more favourable than others, for while…

Ulls – Anoia s’apodera

The debut release from Ulls crashes into being with a glorious sound reminiscent of King Crimson’s 21st Century Man, but warmer and less edgy. In fact, what King Crimson might have sounded were they a rock progressivo Italiano band. If…

Hilary Woods – Birthmarks

With some albums it is not immediately obvious what you are getting into. With Irish artist Hilary Woods’ sophomore album, Birthmarks, you definitely know what you’re in for from the start. The first track, Tongues of Wild Boar, begins with…

Golden Caves – Dysergy

I first became aware of Golden Caves when they toured the UK, sharing some dates with fellow Dutch band Sky Architect. I didn’t manage to catch a date where both bands were playing, but I made sure to check out…

Ghost Toast – Shape Without Form

So after listening to a Hungarian post-rock band, and thoroughly enjoying it, what next? Hmmm….how about a Hungarian post-rock band? Luckily, I think I chose to listen to the two bands whose albums I had for review in what turned…

aJna – Rengeteg

A few days ago, I found myself in possession of not one, but two forthcoming releases from two very different Hungarian post-rock bands. But apart from coming from Hungary, and being released on the same label, they couldn’t be more…

The Bardic Depths – The Bardic Depths

First things first. The opening of this album is simply incredible, and unbelievably engaging. I have never been so immediately entranced by an album’s opening number. Over some appropriate ambient and atmospheric music and noise, a quote from one of…

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Author: Nick Hudson