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Callière – Solar

Andrew Rose’s Callière project returns with “Solar,” an album blending shoegaze and dream pop. With emotional depth and musical confidence, each track feels cohesive, inviting exploration and repeated listens.

End of Year Thoughts

In 2025, I published over 100 blogs, celebrated my radio show’s success, and appreciated readers’ support. Here’s to an exciting 2026 in music!

My Bloody Valentine and Me

This isn’t going to be my usual kinda blog. Y’see I saw My Bloody Valentine live last week and it was a massive moment for me. Something that has taken nearly 30 years to get to. Let me explain. Let’s head back to the 90’s for this first bit of the story. I had justContinue reading “My Bloody Valentine and Me”

Tulpa – Monster Of The Week

Tulpa’s debut album, Monster Of The Week, showcases their American alt rock influences with catchy hooks and poignant themes. The Leeds-based band delivers playful yet shadowy storytelling across diverse tracks.

Adele Dazeem – Metanoia EP

Adele Dazeem’s Metanoia EP is a captivating exploration of identity and emotion, showcasing their growth since 2020. Each track offers a unique perspective, culminating in a profound statement of intent.

Sister Ray Davies – Holy Island

Sister Ray Davies’ debut album “Holy Island” blends thoughtful melodies with rich narratives, exploring themes of progress and reflection through its unique soundscape, offering a captivating musical journey.

Son of The Right Hand – Pscenic Root

Glasgow’s Son of The Right Hand delivers a captivating debut EP, “Pscenic Root,” blending psychedelia, post-rock, and folk. Their raw sound and haunting vocals create a compelling musical experience.

Midlake – A Bridge To Far

Midlake’s new album, A Bridge To Far, showcases their distinctive blend of folk, prog, and jazz, embodying themes of hope and renewal. This marks a revitalized chapter in their two-decade journey.

f.o. machete – I’m Fine, Are You?

Glasgow’s f.o. machete are back. Natasha Noramly and Paul Mellon return to the fray after blowing minds left, right and centre with their triumphant return with album Mother of a Thousand. If the names new to you the band released their debut album back in the heady days of 2004. They had a run ofContinue reading “f.o. machete – I’m Fine, Are You?”

Goon – Dream 3

I’m always on the lookout for bands that make me really sit up and take notice. Bands that demand your full attention and in return reward you with a totally unique listening experience. So it was with LA based Goon. I first stumbled into Goon’s world through the album Hour of Green Evening. It wasContinue reading “Goon – Dream 3”