Synth pop veteran Thomas Dolby has never made any secret of the fact that his father was an academic, with … More
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Hi, my name is Andy & I live in Leeds, in northern England. I've been writing about music for more than ten years. My work outside of this blog is featured on Live4ever and Contact Music.
Gene Loves Jezebel – Discover (40th Anniversary Reissue) review
Like any niche, gothic rock had it’s own cluster of self limiting beliefs. Now it’s visual iconography and sub-cultural dynamics … More
Tricky – Different When It’s Silent review
Even in the slightly more mental health enlightened times of now, the idea that grief is the most non-linear of … More
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom – ‘A ? of WHEN’ Review
If unlikely associations make the world go round, then Animal Collective‘s Panda Bear (AKA Noah Lennox) and Sonic Boom (AKA … More
The 9’s #14 Drive-By Truckers – The Dirty South
There’s no such thing as an album that’s a perfect 10 – but there those that are one notch below. … More
Jack White – Frozen Charlotte review
Jack White the enigma? The artist? The man proudly sticking two fingers up at the American establishment? The answer is … More
The 9’s #13 Boards of Canada – Inferno
There’s no such thing as an album that’s a perfect 10 – but there those that are one notch below. … More
July 2026’s New Music Playlist
Updated: Hiding under a beach towel? Then glom some more new music from The Tubs, Personal Trainer, Matt Berninger, Knats, … More
Temples – Bliss review
There are probably fewer more difficult emotions to experience as an artist than simply not feeling the love. Temples’ fourth … More
The 9’s #12 Sonic Youth – Daydream Nation
There’s no such thing as an album that’s a perfect 10 – but there those that are one notch below. … More
The Voice Of Unreason 