Honest, in-depth album reviews by KLOF Mag – championing and curating intelligent, uncompromising voices in contemporary and experimental music since 2004.
Albums
by Peter Shaw
Released on Joe Boyd’s legendary Hannibal label, this reissue features a brilliant bonus LP of the “the 2nd album that never was”. The Eighteenth Day of May evoked a legendary era, and now they are a justifiably legendary band too.
by Bob Fish
On Stormweere, the new album from new Belgian band Spilar, they revel in their diversity sharing songs from their Flanders homeland alongside contemporary and self-written gems.
by Sam Carter
This month saw the release of Sam Carter’s new album ‘Home Waters’, in this special guest feature, Sam talks us through the story behind his song ‘Surprise View’ which is accompanied by a live performance filmed by Thom Atkinson.
by Bob Fish
There’s a sense of subtlety and grace to The Weight Of The Sun that only comes from a band that is confident in their ability to find the power in the music…a psychological camaraderie binds the band together.
by Bob Fish
Taking the road less travelled doesn’t mask the pain, it just makes the journey more real. For Lesley Barth, the learning process has begun. And that makes all the difference in the world.
by Mike Davies
Joe Nolan’s already achieved considerable acclaim and following in Canada, Drifters suggests he’s about to step up to an international level.
by Mike Davies
Reassure Me There’s A Window marks the solo debut of Glenn Thomas of Rhode Island rock outfit Wild Sun. At a time when doors are shut, Thomas has thrown open a window to the world of the heart, and the view is wonderful.
by Matt McGinn
Mainly inspired by songs first heard at the Sailortown Folk Club in Belfast. Matt McGinn declares the EP a firm favourite and the most impressive Joshua Burnside performance yet.
by Bob Fish
Danny and LG Green have concocted a heady brew that reflects their own journey. Spirit Glow is a salve for the soul, a gentle reassurance that love always seems to find a way. We just need to be open to the music.
by Mike Davies
At the end of the day, while Isbell’s “Reunions” may have been a troubled journey, as the title implies, these are about coming together rather than moving apart. Embrace it in both arms.
by Bob Fish
While Andrew Tuttle paints a portrait of his hometown, what emerges is not merely a vision of Alexandra, but a watercolour full of the wonder of that which comes from the hands of an acoustic artist of the highest order.
by Mike Davies
Will Stewart’s name may not yet be embedded in the wider collective consciousness of Americana, but this is a welcome reminder of a smouldering talent charting an inexorable path to the recognition and acclaim he deserves.