I received this album for review in the latter part of 2024 shortly after it was recorded and due to unforeseen circumstances did not get the opportunity to do so until now. Living In Shadows are a UK band based in the North East. The band was formed by singer Zoë Gilby and multi-instrumentalist Andy …
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Feb 17 2025
Blazing Revelations | Dominic Sanderson
Every once in a while an album gets sent to me that stops me in my tracks. Recently I was contacted by a young man called Dominic Sanderson, a name already on my radar. After reading the press kit sent to me I was more than a little intrigued. Based in Liverpool, though originally from …
Jan 05 2025
Paul Birchall | The Old Buffoon And Other Short Stories.
When ever I think of Paul Birchall I think firstly of his musical talent and secondly his killer dry sense of humour. Lately I think of his resilience too. Having some very significant connections in the music scene Paul toured the globe as both a keyboard player and on occasion as a musical director. His …
Oct 25 2024
We’ve Been Expecting You | Tony Patterson/Doug Melbourne
When you have been the front man for one of the most successful Genesis tribute bands in the UK and some would say Europe, what do you do when it’s time to call it a day? The same can be said if you are the keyboard player for the same well travelled band and no …
Aug 07 2024
Nick Magnus | A Strange Inheritance
When composer/keyboard player Nick Magnus launches new work upon his loyal fan base and indeed the world in general it is to be greeted with the respect that Mr Magnus has earned over the years. Nick earned his spurs as a touring keyboard player for The Enid and the legendary Steve Hackett before embarking on …
Oct 05 2023
Starlite And Campbell | Starlite.One
Every once in a while when least expected, something that really resonates on a musical level comes along. On the face of things at first impressions Starlite And Campbell look to be a couple you would expect to see playing the club circuit. To realize this is not so then you must really take the …
Jan 10 2023
Making Shore | Damanek
Fate can play a part in many successful ventures whether it be a windfall of some kind or the receipt of positive news. One such case is that of Damanek, the members of which met whilst playing in separate bands at Summers End festival in the UK. Three albums on and shedding one of the …
May 28 2022
Dreaming David K | Dreams Of Progress
Dreams Of Progress is the second album by Dreaming David K arriving at Progmeister towers some weeks ago and received a fair bit of play before I set about reviewing it. A quick reminder for those who missed my review of the first album or those new to Dreaming David K the nucleus of the …