En Attendant Ana: Making sense of the world one tour at a time…

Parisian quintet En Attendant Ana have been steadily capturing hearts and minds across Europe and the US with their long running tour in support of last year’s stunning album Principia, the group’s third. Ahead of their recent triumphant gig at Twenty One Southend for Tea and Oranges, the band’s frontperson and principal songwriter Margaux BouchaudonContinue reading “En Attendant Ana: Making sense of the world one tour at a time…”

Yes Today – Still

Following on from a scattering of sporadic but spellbinding live performances, Southend-on-Sea based collective Yes Today arrive in style and substance with self-released debut album Still. Rooted in loss, acceptance and the finding of new ways to heal old wounds, Still faces up to reality with an abundance of grace and wonder. Centred around theContinue reading “Yes Today – Still”

A Penny Arcade for your thoughts…

Throughout his creative life James Hoare has been at the heart of some of the finest and most loved underground independent music to come out of the UK. His various projects have garnered praise and admiration not only here at home, but across Europe and the US too. On Saturday 11th May James brings hisContinue reading “A Penny Arcade for your thoughts…”

Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10

My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Deezer and other leading podcast apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 26th February 1) Dancer – Change https://meritoriorec.bandcamp.com/album/10-songs-i-hate-about-you 2) R.E. Seraphin – Bound https://safesuburbanhomerecords.bandcamp.com/album/fools-mate 3) Outer World – The Drum The Beat https://hhbtm.bandcamp.com/album/who-does-the-music-loveContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.10”

Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9

My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Deezer and other leading podcast apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 29th January 1) William Doyle – Now In Motion https://williamdoyle.bandcamp.com/album/springs-eternal 2) The Umbrellas – Gone  https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friendContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9”

The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out

The Tumbledryer Babies, aka Southend-On-Sea based DIY recording artist Andrew Moore, have quietly amassed over forty releases across Bandcamp and streaming services dating back to 2008, as well as limited 7” singles and a currently out-of-print long playing best of. A boundless multi-instrumentalist, Moore’s recorded work blends minimalist left-field electronics, earworm guitar riffs and OmnichordContinue reading “The Tumbledryer Babies – Sadness Out”

Ship Full Of Bombs ep.5

My fifth radio show is now available for streaming/download: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6z732-14c254e Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you can find the show by searching for Ship Full Of Bombs at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, Mixcloud and all other leading podcast apps. Playlist: Monday 9th October 1) seablite –Continue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.5”

Yes Today – 2022 Demos

After capturing audiences across this year with their unique nocturnal psychfolk wanderings, Southend based collective Yes Today have now given a full release to their first recorded works, 2022 Demos. Recorded prior to Roy Thirlwall (Melodiegroup/The Windmills) joining the group on bass, these six beautifully sparse arrangements feature the core trio of Amy Glover, AmyContinue reading “Yes Today – 2022 Demos”

Ship Full Of Bombs ep.2

My second radio show (featuring Karina Gill) is now available for streaming/download: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-mmiig-145a6a2 Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Lastly, you can find the show by searching for Ship Full Of Bombs at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, Mixcloud and all other leading podcastContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.2”

Yes Today – live at Craftwerk Beers, Southend-On-Sea

The deeply emotive truths that pour from the lyrics of Southend based artist Amy Glover are truly something to behold. To see those truths falling from her lips in a live setting with her band Yes Today was both a beautiful and moving experience. Glover actually only started writing songs around a year ago, notContinue reading “Yes Today – live at Craftwerk Beers, Southend-On-Sea”