The 40 Best Tracks of 2018 (So Far)
❉ “We’re halfway through the year….. and it’s been brilliant.” Half-Term Report: Forty Assorted Classics You May Have Missed!
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Interview: Artmagic – ‘The Songs Of Other England’
❉ In conversation with Suede guitarist Richard Oakes & producer/vocalist Sean McGhee aka Artmagic, on their new album.
Interview : Mark Heidelberger
❉ What makes a good movie? Mark Heidelberger, producer of such movies as Ninja Assassin, Comfort and festival hit The Basement, answers the question.
Beautiful Chaos: Kristin Hersh Interview
❉ We catch up with the alt-rock legend ahead of her UK tour, sharing a new track from her forthcoming album.
‘Who’s Jenna?’ – Interview: Thomas Baldinger
❉ Thomas Baldinger, writer/director of indie comedy ‘Who’s Jenna..?’, tells all.
Peter Kernel – ‘The Size of The Night’
❉ Peter Kernel’s aggressive, enticing, fourth album explores the vastness of the dark, writes Eoghan Lyng.
Modern Aviation – ‘Rites and Rituals’
❉ Review and chat about new folk/electronica label with Will Salmon.
Soho Rezanejad – ‘Six Archetypes’
❉ Danish singer and artist Soho Rezanejad’s debut album weaves a fascinating cabaret.
Typhoon – ‘Offerings’
❉ A sprawling, ambitious, dense album, packed with drama and feeling.
Thor & Friends – ‘The Subversive Nature Of Kindness’
❉ Thor & Friends’ second album suits this time of year mightily, offering vivid snatches of pause and recognition.