Reviews
Direct-to-Dub
Scientist is one of the iconic producers of Jamaican dub music. In his late teens, he found himself deep in...
Reviewed by Max Reinhardt in issue: November/2024
Outside Time
The thrilling Tarren return with their second album (after 2022's Revel) with an equally stimulating take on traditional English folk...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: November/2024
Talkie Talkie
London-based instrumental four-piece Los Bitchos draw their heritage and all-female members from the UK, Sweden, Uruguay, Australia and Turkey, and...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: November/2024
From China to Appalachia
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian
Musically, China is vast and variegated and Appalachia much smaller and more isolated. But you’ll find yourself tempted to hear...
Reviewed by Jeff Kaliss in issue: November/2024
Radio Chévere
Anglo-Latin fusion has enjoyed considerable success over the years, with standout albums including David Byrne’s Rei Momo, Paul Simon’s The...
Reviewed by Huw Hennessy in issue: November/2024
TIDET
If you’re anything like me, you only need three words to make you want to listen to this: Libyan Touareg...
Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: August/2024
Mi Latinoamérica Sufre
The eccentric genius of Eblis Álvarez’ Meridian Brothers project is now 12 albums deep. The Colombian magician’s unrivalled capacity for...
Reviewed by Justin Turford in issue: August/2024
Weġgħat Żgħar
What a surprise to hear an album sung predominantly in Maltese. Infused inevitably with Mediterranean influences, bolstered by perceptible Levantine,...
Reviewed by Mark Sampson in issue: August/2024
Migratum
Migratum is the Chicago trio’s debut album, building in form, beats complexity and melodies from 2019’s self-titled EP. The term...
Reviewed by Charles De Ledesma in issue: August/2024
Dreamers in the Field
Huun-Huur-Tu, Carmen Rizzo & Dhani Harrison
Tuvan khöömei/throat-singing elder statesmen Huun-Huur-Tu have made many collaborations over the years. Acclaimed producer Carmen Rizzo has worked with them...
Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: August/2024
