Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Julian Leal – A New Beginning (2014)

Catchy songwriting, combined with imaginative breaks supply Julian Leal’s synth-poppy ‘A New Beginning’ with vitality and direction.

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Groovy Uncle – Persuaded (2014)

Groovy Uncle’s ‘Persuaded’ is a priceless portrait of Mod and Northern Soul influences cast in a current attitude.

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Princess Planet – The Ritzland Tapes (2014)

You can hear and feel Princess Planet’s passion rising from the grooves.

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Northern Sugar, American Suitcase + others – International Pop Overthrow, Volume 17 (2014)

‘International Pop Overthrow, Volume 17’ is buttered to the brim with strong hooks, cracking melodies, divine harmonies and tireless energy.

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Michael Lynch, “Mr. Monster / Going the Wrong Way” (2014): One Track Mind

Michael Lynch has given us a great little Halloween tune in “Mr. Monster,” with fierce hook lines and a jiggly, jagged bubblegum beat.

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It’s Psychedelic Baby, No. 1 (2014): Magazines

‘It’s Psychedelic Baby’ goes against the grain at a time when physical magazines are disappearing.

Jeremy - Bright Morning Star (2014)

Jeremy – Bright Morning Star (2014)

Given the fact Jeremy Morris has been a seriously active presence in the independent music community for the past couple of decades and releases several albums a year, he is a widely recognized name. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Jeremy –Read More

The Successful Failures - Captains of Industry, Captains of War (2014)

The Successful Failures – Captains of Industry, Captains of War (2014)

The Successful Failures’ new album holds steady as an outstanding convergence of classic and contemporary rock.

Mashmakhan, "As The Years Go By/Days When We Are Free" (1970): Forgotten series

Mashmakhan, “As The Years Go By/Days When We Are Free” (1970): Forgotten series

Mashmakhan’s “As The Years Go By” was a quirky cross-pollination of flower-power pickings, the Zombies and Deep Purple.

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The Foundations – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (1967): On Second Thought

The Foundations’ ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’ didn’t just aspire to Motown’ classic sound. They captured it.