The return of Skin!

You know it's a good day when Skunk Anansie are back in business. Check out my review of their new single on DMG.

Skunk Anansie - Because Of You (single)

That takes me back to the mid to late 90s in a far better way than that Trail song did. Speaking of which...I have returned to an old addiction lately, yes ladies and gents I speak of that old and forbidden opiate, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (specifically Series 3 & 4). Watching the love between Willow and Oz unfold all over again has been magical but Angel's heavy breathing tendencies are starting to bug me. Can vampires be asthmatic? Anyway, I digress. Despite my mild Buffy obsession, I've just managed to submit a review of Q-Tip's new album and Lethal Bizzle's new single so expect them to be up for your viewing pleasure in a few days.

I've also been busy buying a bit of music over the last few days so you'll be hearing lots about Lowkey and Immortal Technique's collaboration and the new Jay-Z album The Blueprint 3. I'm sure you can't wait!

As usual please leave and questions or comments about the review and let me know what you think.

Misspent youth

Another busy week, another review for your perusal. As promised, my latest effort is up now on DMG.

Trail - Prism (single)

See if Trail take you back to the bad old days of hormonal rampage, cheap booze and horrendous clothing...last Tuesday in my case then.

Let me know what you think (of the review, not last Tuesday)

Cheers!

Red Haired Country Vixens will seduce you every time...

My review of Piney Gir's new album is up on DMG now!

Piney Gir - The Yearling (album)

She's an odd little lady (so obviously I relate to her a great deal!).
If you're into bizarrely sugary tenderness I suggest you check out the review and then the album itself.

My review of Trail's new single 'Prism' should be up soon and I'm just starting to work on reviews of Q Tip's new album and singles by Skunk Anansie and Lethal Bizzle so stay tuned for that. It's going to be a very busy week!

As usual, let me know what you think of the Piney Gir review and enjoy conkers and hot water bottles in the meantime (oh the joys of autumn).

The best debut album in years

Ladies, gents and non gender specifics, open up your eyes and your ears to Stardeath and White Dwarfs! It's very hard to believe this is only their first album.

Stardeath and White Dwarfs - The Birth (album)

Seriously worth getting tickets for the UK tour this winter as I'm sure they'll be snapped up quickly. Hope everyone's enjoying the fact that we're finally getting something vaguely resembling summer. Make the most of it and get out there in the sunshine to some open air gigs and report back. Enjoy the review and, as always, any feedback is warmly received.

Koko Von Napoo's new EP

It's been a busy few weeks of mainly work, activism and very little play but here is my newest review from DMG to brighten up your day.

Koko Von Napoo - June (EP)

They're an odd bunch of Parisians (but then all of us Frenchies can be pretty weird when we want to be!)

Expect more published reviews very soon, but in the meantime enjoy this and, as always, let me know what you think!

Afrobeat and dubstep choons

Afrobeat and dubstep make a fine selection for this week's reviews.

Amadou and Mariam - Masiteladi (single)

Pantyraid - Beba (single)

If you're wondering where the summer went like me they might even have the power to wipe away your rainy day blues. Let me know your thoughts and try to keep dry people!

Sean Kingston and Glide and Swerve.

New reviews up on DMG! Check them out and, as always, let me know what you think.

Sean Kingston - Fire Burning (single)

Glide and Swerve - Bring Back Love (album)