V Ä L V Ē – Tiny Pilots
V Ä L V Ē are one of those bands that arrive out of left field to provide a fascinating glimpse into a self-contained universe, removed from the humdrum everyday. A uniquely charming and somehow very English creation, V Ä…
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United Progressive Fraternity – Planetary Overload Part Two: Hope
Planetary Overload Part 2: Hope is the third ambitious album from the United Progressive Fraternity, a project established by vocalist Mark Trueack, who first came to prominence in Unitopia. It has been four years since the first Planetary Overload album,…
Steve Hillage Band / Kavus Torabi
The Tramshed, Cardiff Monday, 19th June 2023 Steve Hillage is one of those iconic artists who has eluded me previously. My interest was piqued anew by the shows over recent years by a resurgent Gong (who perform double duty as…
Kavus Torabi & Richard Wileman – Heaven’s Sun
From the shimmering guitars that introduce Particles of Light, you’re immediately on notice that there is something distinctly ‘other’ about this collaboration between the Prince of Gong, Kavus Torabi, and Karda Estra’s uncanny composer and solo artist, Richard Wileman. Heaven’s…
Arch Garrison / V Ä L V Ē / Crayola Lectern
The Rose Hill, Brighton Friday, 21st April 2023 For one evening only, a small corner of Brighton shone like a beacon. It probably does that a lot – it’s that kind of town – but it was a privilege to…
Lost Crowns / Kavus Torabi / Michael Woodman
The Victoria, London Thursday, 19th January 2023 Sounds Beamed In From Another Dimension… And Why You Need To See These Artists… I had the absolute pleasure of spending a good portion of 19th January 2023 in That London with author…
Schnauser – Altra Seccatura
This is Schnauser’s first release since their highly praised Irritant album, which I reviewed for TPA in 2017. The band first came to my attention when I saw them supporting Knifeworld in a Bristol pub and I was impressed with…
Karda Estra – Alternate History Vol. 2
Songwriter and composer Richard Wileman released fourteen albums under the Karda Estra name before commencing on a solo career that is now three albums old, the latest being Arcana in 2020, with a collaboration with Matt Baber of Sanguine Hum…
The Holy Family / V Ä L V Ē
The Lexington, Islington, London Thursday, 21st April 2022 For two or three hours let’s pretend all that shit going on out there in an increasingly dysfunctional and dangerous world is not happening, and immerse ourselves in the disorienting psychedelia offered…
Mediæval Bæbes
Acapela Studio, Pentyrch, Cardiff Sunday, 5th December 2021 The Mediaeval Baebes have resonated around my musical psyche for more than 20 years, since around the time of Worldes Blysse, their second album, but I haven’t followed them closely in the…