Pop – You Heard It Hear First

The Zealots – Songs from the Tape Shed vol. One

This album is a bit of a one-trick pony, but it's a trick I happen to enjoy: subdued funk. Performed with discipline, the deceptively detailed arangements leave plenty of sonic…

Barry Judd November 12, 2024

Album Club English Pop

Nilüfer Yanya – My Method Actor

The first time I played this album, I greatly enjoyed the sound of its muted beats, acoustic guitars, and carefully programmed synths -- the lush and grungy tones alike are…

Barry Judd September 22, 2024

Album Club English Indie

English Teacher – This Could Be Texas

Years ago a mate of mine would buy any album that was awarded 5 stars in Q Magazine; regardless of whether he’d listened to it or not. I have a…

Jambi September 16, 2024

Album Club American Jazz

Knower – Knower Forever

I love a challenge and hearing new music is what this is all about, right? However…the first listen of this Cali electro/dance/jazz fusion duo left me thinking WTF am I…

Jambi September 2, 2024