When I approached my contacts in the music industry with the idea of a series of articles attempting to look at the development of free jazz, many jumped at the chance to offer their thoughts and ideas. You May Also Like: ‘All That’s Jazz,’ by Sammy Stein (2017): Books LondonRead More

The last time Sting approached his familial history amidst England’s rusting ship-building days of yore, it was on the occasion of his father’s death. He returns now with larger themes You May Also Like: Sting – 57th and 9th (2016) Richard Turgeon, “Learning to Fly” (2020): One Track Mind

A collectible psychedelic album from this one-off studio-only group consisting of UK songwriters, The Five Day Week Straw People was originally on Saga Records and features your standard British underground psychedelia You May Also Like: Procol Harum – A Salty Dog (1969): Forgotten Series Timothy B. Schmit and Glad –Read More

It’s amazing to me that, after all these decades, there are still unknown bands putting out great music. England’s Hi-Fi’s rest firmly in that category. You May Also Like: The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): Forgotten Series The Left Banke – ‘Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina’Read More

Hailing from London, England, the Status Quo went on to acquire massive fame in the United Kingdom where their abdominal success persists today. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series The Cretins, “Haven’t Got a Clue” (2019): One Track Mind Four Jacks and a Jill,Read More

Something like blues, something like R&B, something like pre-Beatles rock. James Hunter is simply something else, and this soul-lifting, groove-tastic lead track from his forthcoming album only confirms it. You May Also Like: No related posts.

North Wales’ The Joy Formidable seems to have the knack for kicking off new years with panache. In January 2011, they released The Big Roar to considerable acclaim. In 2013, Wolf’s Law made its way into the public consciousness. You May Also Like: Bryan Adams Finally Established His Own IdentityRead More

Pete Townshend says he can’t wait for the Who’s on-going Quadrophenia and More tour to return to his native UK, calling the 1973 double-album hit “a quintessentially English piece.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

By the time Lovely Sunday Dreaming entered the shops, the Mystreated had already gained a star-studded reputation amongst garage punk advocates in the shape of a couple of albums and several EPs and singles. You May Also Like: Noel Redding’s Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress (1969): Forgotten Series

With Escapement, London-based composer and performer Poppy Ackroyd provides a moving, immersive experience using little more than the bare necessities. You May Also Like: No related posts.