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Galasphere 347 – The Syntax Of Things

The Syntax of Things is the sophomore album from Galasphere 347, a band named after a spacecraft from the early sixties puppet series Space Patrol. Despite my advancing years, I don’t recall it at all, but Stephen James Bennett obviously…

The House Of Love – The House Of Love [Double Transparent Vinyl]

Guy Chadwick, weary voiced romantic songsmith of great repute, was never someone who gave the impression of being “a fucking lunatic” but that’s how Creation main man Alan McGhee affectionately describes the leader of The House Of Love on the…

Neal Morse Band – L.I.F.T.

Neal Morse is an insanely prolific song-writer, with a vast array of albums that he has been involved with over the last 30 years. Beginning with 6 studio albums with Spock’s Beard, 5 with Transatlantic, 3 with Flying Colours, 3…

Various Artists – Musik Music Musique 1979: The Roots Of Synth Pop

Synth pop has been the soundtrack for much of my adult life. From electronic beats underlying the dance clubs of the eighties to the current day output of Taylor Swift, synthesizers have been an inescapable part of the music scene.…

Sad Cafe at Wrecking Ball Hull - February 2026

Sad Café

Wrecking Ball, Hull Friday, 13th February 2026 Frequently, when talking about contemporary bands, I have said that if they had been around in earlier musical periods, they would have been massive. Personality, talent and powerful music, just in the wrong…

Various Artists – CBGB & OMFUG: A New York City Soundtrack 1975-1986

CBGB, located in what was at the time one of the least desirable parts of New York City, could barely aspire to divedom. It was a sleazy, tiny and filthy bar in a city that was spiraling down the toilet.…

Spock’s Beard

Poppodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer [NL] Saturday, 7th February 2026 American prog quintet Spock’s Beard returned to De Boerderij after an eight-year absence. The last time they played here, it was as part of a double bill with Sweden’s Flower Kings. Now,…