Seasick Steve SONIC SOUL SURFER. There’s A Dead Skunk Records. Blues Rock

“…Steve has given us another great album that it has to be admitted is better than the last couple that we have had…”
“From the opening distortion and rattle of a Bo string guitar to the soft lullaby tones of the final track this album pulls you in and take up on a journey on back roads of America and beyond.”

Lana Del Rey HONEYMOON. Polydor. Pop Rock

“Listening to Lana Del Rey’s Honeymoon is nothing short of waking dream, it is track upon track of lusciously textured dreamscapes crafted specifically to transport you to a dark, noirish world that has become a much celebrated trademark of Del Rey’s style.”
“I can hear a definite progression within Del Rey’s music; both vocally and lyrically she is maturing and developing a much deeper, luxurious and refined sound.”

Joe Satriani SHOCKWAVE SUPERNOVA. Sony Music Cmg. Rock

“This is one hell of a brilliant album, the more you listen to it, the better it gets! Joe’s creative juices are flowing very nicely indeed, the album is a fantastic mix of songs, there’s something that will please everyone here.”
“Each track is a perfectly crafted gem, perfectly arranged into an all encompassing album experience.”

The Maccabees MARKS TO PROVE IT. Fiction. Indie Rock

“It retains the reflective, melancholic, soul-searching quality of Given to the Wild but adds an anthemic richness to several tracks.”
“Their best yet, the album takes you on a roller coaster ride - from fast to calm until halfway through when they spit it out to lift you back up again.”

The Airborne Toxic Event DOPE MACHINES. Sony Music Cmg. Indie Rock

“…it’s got more of a synth direction than previous albums, but still shows that Mikel Jollet has an excellent gift for for catchy, uplifting tunes”
“After a near decade together, this fourth record is by far their most well crafted, finest work of art they have ever produced.”

Nadine Shah FAST FOOD. Apollo. Folk Pop

“That voice of hers is just so intense and powerful, and really draws you into the lyrics of her songs, which sound quite personal and semi-autobiographical.”
“Her second album ‘Fast Food’ has ten new songs. It burns with a carefully controlled flame and isn’t afraid to deliver a bit of drama.”

Streets Of Laredo. VOL 1 & 2. Caroline International P&D. Folk Rock

“Incredible Band”
“one of those bands that provide the perfect outlet for people with this mentality, and new record is one for all the thinkers and daydreamers out there.”

Joe Jackson FAST FORWARD. earMUSIC. Jazz/Rock

“It is the mark of a truly great artist to still be this fresh, unpredictable, relevant and engaging after so many albums.”
“Fantastic album. Why oh why Joe seems to be ignored in this country is a travesty as the man is a genius.”

Elevant DREAMFACE. Elevant Music Limited. Rock

“Think bloody guitars and sweat on the walls, grab your best holey jumper and grow your hair out…”
“Dreamface’ is a phenomenal mix of hard rock, psychedelia, post punk, rock and roll with a bit of blues thrown in for good measure.”

Mercury Rev THE LIGHT IN YOU. Bella Union. Alternative Rock

“…an uplifting, exciting return to form.”
“If pressed I’d say that it is my second favourite Mercury Rev album (no marks for guessing the favourite!)”

Du Blonde (aka Beth Jeans Houghton) WELCOME BACK TO THE MILK. Mute. Indie/Lo-Fi Rock

“If you are looking for something loud, raw and in your face then this could be just the ticket.”
“Eclectic, witty, warm, brave and gorgeous.”