Albums

Honest, in-depth album reviews by KLOF Mag – championing and curating intelligent, uncompromising voices in contemporary and experimental music since 2004.

by Johnny Whalley

Arlet’s debut album ‘Clearing’ features folk, jazz and classical chamber music performed on an eclectic range of instruments…it will take you to places you hadn’t realise existed.

by Simon Holland

Simon heads to The Slaughtered Lamb to catch Israel Nash Gripka and gets blown away! He declares at the end of the night “This is the gig I’ve waited more than 40 years for!”

by Simon Holland

Bringing you an exclusive première of a track from the new Lau ‘Remix’ CD, Martin Green offers some insight into the creative whirlwind world of the Lau vs EP series.

by Helen Gregory

Nordic duo Mona & Maria offer a sonic time capsule of better days tinged with the famed Nordic melancholia on their debut album My Sun. A welcome pick-me-up for the winter ahead.

by Thomas Blake

The Wooden Shjips take a new direction on Back to the Land, the gut-churning psychedelia remains but this is the sound of a band with a fresh focus, set to win over a whole new set of fans.

by KLOF

Aidan O’Rourke brings his ambitious, magical Hotline into the live arena for a two rare Scottish shows on 17th and 18th October, featuring the CD’s multi-talented five piece line up.

by Simon Holland

Israel Nash Gripka’s latest release ‘Rain Plans’ is music that knows no bounds, rich and complex and just a little mysterious. But the pleasure of a mystery is surely to unravel its secrets…

by Alfred Archer

Diamond Valley is the latest release from The R G Morrison and is without a doubt one of the best albums that will be released this year.

by Thomas Blake

Sunray’s latest release ‘Fullcircle’ is a welcome addition to the collection of anyone with a penchant for kosmische musik, droney psych or West Coast flower pop.

by Simon Holland

Southeastern is Jason Isbell’s fourth studio album since leaving the Drive by Truckers. It is an album of outstanding song writing and it’s a pleasure to add this to our Albums of the Month.

by Simon Holland

Read our review of The Full English album featuring Fay Hield, Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman and more. A triumphant symbol of the efforts and achievements of this project.

by Helen Gregory

Kathryn Williams’ new album Crown Electric unites disparate elements from the simple to the complex, light and dark, loud and quiet through musicianship & gorgeous singing. You need this record in your life.

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