New Wave of Evolution: Plantoid’s ‘FLARE’ Mastery – An Album Review
#plantoid #vinyl #indiemusic In 2026, Plantoid, the UK’s progressive rock savants, took their music to an audacious new altitude with their riveting second album, ‘FLARE’, further capitalizing on the success of their inaugural album, ‘Terrapath’. Pioneering a unique musical paradigm, the album fabulously balances the traditional
Under the Spotlight: Studio’s Iconic ‘West Coast’ Album Rekindling the Musical Magic of 2006
#studio #vinyl #indiemusic In 2006, the haunting, ethereal strains of West Coast, a magnum opus by the Swedish duo, Studio, took the world by storm. Made up of Rasmus Hägg and Dan Lissvik, Studio‘s music offshore elicited a euphonic synthesis of art school sophistication and pop culture relevance. Their unique sound, that straddled a bevy […]
Mapping the Shadows: The Evolving Soundscapes of “Welcome To The Tudor Gate”
#maps #vinyl #indiemusic Emerging from a realm of brooding silence comes an unexpected auditory provocation, “Welcome To The Tudor Gate”, an untamed and enigmatic sonic project by the profound music architect Maps, also known as James Chapman. Initially conceptualized in 2014, this long-lost musical narrative finally breaks free from its chains i
Zena: Future Sounds of Ethiopia – Anchi Bale Gamé (2025)
#zena #vinyl #indiemusic Zena, the vibrant musical collaboration between keyboardist and synth player, Yohan Kebede of the London-based septet, Kokoroko, and British bassist and producer, Menelik, has become renowned for redefining the perimeters of ethio-jazz. The two musicians are united by their shared passion for Ethiopian heritage and music. Together, t
The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari’s Grounation: An Epochal Musical Journey
#themysticrevelationofrastafari #vinyl #indiemusic Categorically entrenched as one of the most acclaimed albums of all time, the 50th-anniversary inclusive release of the all-embracing album ‘Grounation’ by The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari is an event not to be overlooked. Released by Soul Jazz Records, the London-based label credited for its v
The Confluence of Gospel, Funk, and Soul in Various Artists’ Captivating Album, 2023
#souljazzrecords #vinyl #indiemusic Venturing into the crowded halls of the music industry, the album Soul Jazz Records presents Holy Church of the Ecstatic Soul – A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul at the Crossroads 1971-83 is an engrossing masterpiece by a constellation of artists. The year 2023 saw this remarkable compilation making its mark [&
The Sound Spectacle of 2025: Beholding the Barbican Heights
#adriansherwood #vinyl #indiemusic The year 2025 marked an illuminating episode in the realm of music with the unveiling of Adrian Sherwood, African Head Charge, and Speakers Corner Quartet’s amazing collaboration. Their bold four-track EP, Barbican Heights, took listeners on a mystical journey through the genres of jazz, dub, electronic, and afrobeat.
The Black Dog: Crafting Sonic Waves since 1989
#theblackdog #vinyl #indiemusic The British incorporation of electronic sound The Black Dog, was conceived back in 1989 by the collective genius of Ken Downie, Ed Handley and Andy Turner. This triad has significantly contributed to the early 1990s home-listening aesthetic of techno music. Their influence was further broadened when they signed a deal with War
Alan Vega: A Unique Blend of Dystopian Blues and Punk Reverberations
#alanvega #vinyl #indiemusic Pioneering musical artist Alan Vega didn’t merely use rock instruments differently. Instead, he recreated and reinforced his distinct musical style. As a solo artist, his first two albums featured a captivating fusion of punk-rockabilly and dystopian blues. His 1980 debut album, aptly named ‘Alan Vega,’ was a te
Charting the Evolution of Del the Funky Homosapien through the Album ‘Both sides of the Brain’
#delthefunkyhomosapien #vinyl #indiemusic American rapper, Teren Delvon Jones, universally recognized by the stage name of Del the Funky Homosapien or Sir DZL, launched his music career under the guidance of his cousin, celebrated West Coast rapper Ice Cube. His first solo project, ‘I Wish My Brother George Was Here’ catapulted him into public vi