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Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire

The fearless experimental sounds of prolific UK artist/producer Poppy H transcend boundaries until they first become part of our landscape and eventually part of us. It’s not so much that you’re listening to his creations, more like you’re somehow amongst them. Hot on the heels of the recently released albums Grave Era and Confidence OfContinue reading “Poppy H – To The Dead, We Failed/Mother Give Bark Black Fire”

Dragged Up – High On Ripple

This blog’s giddy love affair with Glasgow collective Dragged Up continues unabated with the release of their second album High On Ripple, released in collaboration with Cruel Nature Records and Rare Vitamin. Following a path that began with the lo-fi art-punk of 2020’s debut D/U, High On Ripple sees the band build on the momentumContinue reading “Dragged Up – High On Ripple”

Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls

Toronto based non-binary musician Avi C. Engel creates otherworldly after-hours folk dreamscapes, combining unfamiliar instrumentation with their indelibly rich vocals to spellbinding effect. Latest album Too Many Souls arrives in both tape (Cruel Nature Records) and CD (Somnimage) formats, and is a continuation of the artist’s truly unique vision. Across the albums seven tracks, theContinue reading “Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls”

Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down

North Yorkshire based garage-indie duo Orchard, comprising Rosie and Joel formerly of London bands including Baaneex, Magic Mist, Giant Burger, Night Pain and Melge, arrive on Cruel Nature Records with debut album ‘Til You Fall Down. Recorded without amplifiers utilising as few takes as possible, this collection has drawn comparisons with the hallowed C86 scene,Continue reading “Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down”