Folk, Funk & Beyond: The Arrangements Of John Cameron
❉ There are so many facets to Cameron’s career and they’re all captured on this collection.
Music
Seán Quinn: ‘Orbital Resonances’
❉ Inspired by the work of Daphne Oram, Seán Quinn’s new album takes you on a stirring celestial journey.
Sparks ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’
❉ Gee, this was fun! Emily Goss is crying tears of joy over the duo’s latest album.
Tim Arnold: ‘Super Connected’
❉ This excellent, consciousness-raising album is a triumph, writes Charles Donovan.
bvdub: ‘Days of Gold’ reviewed
❉ The inimitable Brock Van Wey is at his most mellow and electronic here, writes Stuart Douglas.
Aladdin Sane: 50 Years at the Southbank
❉ Ange Chan on a weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aladdin Sane
Some Bizzare – Conform to Deform
❉ Wesley Doyle’s history of the unique post-punk indie label, reviewed by Ange Chan.
‘Aladdin Sane’: Forget that I’m Fifty
❉ An anniversary appreciation of David Bowie’s glam slam on its half-century.
Alan Parsons Project: ‘The Turn of a Friendly Card’
❉ This is a fantastic package of one of APP’s strongest collections, writes James R Turner.
Murmurations: The Allure of Early R.E.M.
❉ As R.E.M.’s debut album turns 40 this month, we re-examine their enigmatic early triumphs.