by Joel Dwek | Jan 21, 2022 | Reviews
Pleasant guitar pop with a bit of an edge, Polache’s debut album shows us why he is well regarded in his home nation… To most Western music fans, the popular Latin music that they will probably know best is from the United States. The genre in question is...
by Danny Wiser | Nov 13, 2021 | Reviews
A passable record with some fun tunes, Salah Al-Zadjali’s effort may entertain some and leave others unenthused… Joel: Where to start with this album, really. Or, indeed, where not to. It’s fine. I can’t get too excited about it. It’s perfectly listenable,...
by Danny Wiser | Jul 18, 2021 | Reviews
Serge Tonnar & Legotrip provide a multi-genred extravaganza that celebrates the language and culture of the Grand Duchy… It is fair to say that Luxembourg is a country that punches well above its weight for one of its size economically. Over the years many...
by Joel Dwek | Mar 17, 2021 | Reviews
Hard rock mixed with ballads and experimental flourishes, Potato manage to put their own spin on the rock genre… Despite the fact that I do like this band and I like this album very much, we must address the elephant in the room, which is the fact that Potato is...
by Danny Wiser | Feb 5, 2021 | Reviews
Successfully fusing three seemingly disparate genres, Ojo de Buey create a perfect chilled-out album whilst showing off the riches of Costa Rican culture… When Danny recommended me this album, he described it as reggae rock fusion, and I immediately took a deep...
by Danny Wiser | Feb 4, 2021 | Reviews
The album is enjoyable but more so than that, balances ambition and endeavour to break the status quo without relinquishing Euphoria’s obvious pop sensibility… Legends of the Indian pop game, Euphoria, decided to break convention from producing the expected...
by Joel Dwek | Jan 24, 2021 | Reviews
A seemingly solid indie pop record, reveals itself as more than that with its hidden lyrical depths… The brainchild of Swiss singer Valeska Steiner and German bassist Sonja Glass who together form the indie pop duo BOY, Mutual Friends initially appeared to me to...
by Joel Dwek | Dec 25, 2020 | Reviews
A celebration of the kora and Gambian music in general, Jobarteh manages to keep true to tradition while also managing to adapt the music for the times… The Gambia is mainland Africa’s smallest nation. Shaped snake-like, as if acting as a buffer for the Gambia...
by Danny Wiser | Dec 8, 2020 | Advent Calendar
CANADA: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Michael Bublé… In some senses, the most traditional offering we could be giving you during our World Music Advent Calendar is this extraordinary rendition of the classic Christmas song Have Yourself a Merry...
by Danny Wiser | Nov 28, 2020 | Reviews
The Sammarinese band put their nation on the map with this cromulent pop-rock album As the answer to the rather challenging pub quiz question ‘Who was the first band to represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest?’, Miodio also hold the rather embarrassing...
by Danny Wiser | Aug 18, 2020 | Reviews
Ambient soundscapes mixed in alongside Indian and Arabic influences, Zahed Sultan’s album provides a chilled out and relaxed listening experience that draws from his cultural heritage… Zahed Sultan is a London-based multi-media artist of Kuwaiti and Indian...
by Joel Dwek | Jul 30, 2020 | Reviews
Aggressive and authentic, satirical and political themes are hidden under Dubioza Kolektiv’s mix of genres… It took me a bit of effort to attune to Dubioza Kolektiv’s eclectic, satirical and unusual style, but once I did, I found much to enjoy in this...
