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Review of Hypernova

Hypernova

Jiggy

Big Beat Music

Rating: ★★★★

This seven-piece collective are back with their much anticipated second album following the success of their debut, Translate, in 2017....

Reviewed by Rachel Cunniffe in issue: June/2020

Review of An Anthology of Mongolian Khöömii

An Anthology of Mongolian Khöömii

Various Artists

Top of the World

Buda Musique 2 CDs

Rating: ★★★★★

This double CD is essential for anyone wishing to gain a balanced, comprehensive perspective of the many versions of overtone/undertone...

Reviewed by Michael Ormiston in issue: May/2017

Review of Tomorrow People: The Best of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Tomorrow People: The Best of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Virgin Records

Rating: ★★

The Melody Makers, on the surface, look like Jamaica's version of the Jacksons. Featuring four of Bob Marley's numerous children...

Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: July/2014

Review of PH(R)ASE

PH(R)ASE

Archie Churchill-Moss

Slow Worm Records

Rating: ★★★

Archie Churchill-Moss started playing the diatonic button accordion when he was nine, two decades ago. He is a virtuoso, in...

Reviewed by Julian May in issue: April/2023

Review of A Passing Glimpse

A Passing Glimpse

Pharis & Jason Romero

Hearth Music

Rating: ★★★

A Passing Glimpse is the third in a trilogy of albums by British Columbia’s log cabin-dwelling, banjo-crafting, old-time music duet,...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: March/2012

Review of Tezeta

Tezeta

Hailu Mergia & the Walias Band

Awesome Tapes from Africa

Rating: ★★★

The Walias Band are a legendary group. On the frontline of the uniquely Ethiopian brand of jazz and soul during...

Reviewed by Jim Hickson in issue: July/2021

Review of Eek-Ology

Eek-Ology

Eek-A-Mouse

VP Records

Rating: ★★★★

There is clearly much more to Eek-A-Mouse than the man who made his mark by singing ‘bong bong biddy beng’...

Reviewed by Clyde Macfarlane in issue: March/2014

Review of The Land We Hold Dear

The Land We Hold Dear

The Barker Band

BB Records

Rating: ★★★★

The Land We Hold Dear is the first release by The Barker Band since the passing in April 2012 of...

Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: November/2015

Review of Radio Moskova

Radio Moskova

Lepistö & Lehti

Top of the World

Aito Records

Rating: ★★★★★

How the anguished bass laments, taunted by the merciless, provoking accordion. But they forgive and make up, dancing around each...

Reviewed by Fiona Talkington in issue: Jan/Feb/2012

Review of Satingarona Part 2

Satingarona Part 2

The Bongo Hop

Underdog Records

Rating: ★★★★

The Bongo Hop is the stage name of Etienne Sevet, a trumpet player and producer from Bordeaux, France. Following his...

Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: June/2019

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