New Wave of Evolution: Plantoid’s ‘FLARE’ Mastery – An Album Review
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 progressive rock elements th
Under the Spotlight: Studio’s Iconic ‘West Coast’ Album Rekindling the Musical Magic of 2006
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 of genres from […]
Mapping the Shadows: The Evolving Soundscapes of “Welcome To The Tudor Gate”
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 in 2025, aptly released un
Zena: Future Sounds of Ethiopia – Anchi Bale Gamé (2025)
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, they are reimagining and r
The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari’s Grounation: An Epochal Musical Journey
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 various nuanced musical genres, the anniversary edit
The Confluence of Gospel, Funk, and Soul in Various Artists’ Captivating Album, 2023
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 in the music […]
The Sound Spectacle of 2025: Beholding the Barbican Heights
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. This delightful amalgamation was p
The Black Dog: Crafting Sonic Waves since 1989
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 Warp Records in 1993 […]
Alan Vega: A Unique Blend of Dystopian Blues and Punk Reverberations
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 testament to his groundbreaking
Charting the Evolution of Del the Funky Homosapien through the Album ‘Both sides of the Brain’
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 view at an early age […]