Clement Virgo directs this Canadian drama based on the novel by David Chariandy, starring Lamar Johnson and Aaron Pierre. Brothers Michael and Francis (Johnson and Pierre) are bonded by their shared love of the hip-hop scene of 1990s Toronto, and while their single mother is out working long shifts Francis takes care of his younger […]
‘Soul Psychédélique’, released on Two-Piers, takes you on a journey into the world of Psychedelic Soul & Funk, from its early beginnings in the 1960s and 1970s to the current crop of artists championing the more Psychedelic, Trippy end of the Soul sound today. ‘Soul Psychédélique’ brings together legends of the Soul Psych scene, such […]
THE THE was formed by Matt Johnson in 1979 and the music inhabits a genre of its own: music of long shadows, high hopes, channeled anger, feverish passions and sweetly disturbing poignancy.In over four decades, THE THE have released just six studio albums, with Ensoulment being the latest addition in 2024.But always unpredictable, during this […]
Kim Wilde’ reached #3 in the UK charts when originally issued in 1981, fuelled by the hit singles ‘Kids In America’ (UK #2, Australia #3, USA #25, etc.), ‘Chequered Love’ (UK #4, Australia #9) and ‘Water On Glass’ (UK #11). Kim Wilde remains a perennial icon of British pop with an adoring global fanbase.She became […]
The Phantom Band guitarist, Duncan Marquisss instrumental solo (ad)venture finds electronic guitar manipulations intertwine with wandering acoustic ambience. With one foot in 1970s Germany and the other in the woods, rivers and mountains of northeast Scotland. “I like it when music builds itself up in an organic fashion,” says Duncan Marquiss. “When it just seems […]
Originally issued on Decca’s Deram imprint in 1970, Bill Fay’s debut album is a soulful and introspective folk-rock masterpiece – With its warm, lush arrangements and heartfelt lyrics, it showcases Fay’s poetic storytelling and enduring from-the-heart emotion – This 180g vinyl re-issue replicates the original UK stereo pressing Produced by Peter Eden and orchestrated by Michael Gibbs, Bill Fay’s debut […]
Starring the Barbarian Brothers, also known as Peter and David Paul, The Barbarians was Ruggero Deodato’s attempt at muscle-bound sword, sorcery and sandal-wearing fantasy. Twin barbarians, Gore and Kutcheck, set off on a mission to avenge their tribe, The Ragnicks who were brutally massacred years before by an evil warlord simply named Kadar. This amazing […]
Ireland has had its fair share of international breakout successes recently,including Tompkins Square’s own discovery, Muireann Bradley. Perhaps less known is that Ireland is a wellspring of amazing solo acoustic guitar talent. Guitarist Cian Nugent recruited some of the leading lights of Irish guitar to create ‘Imaginational Anthem vol. XIV : Ireland’. The release coincides […]
2 LP To celebrate the album’s 40th Anniversary, “CATS WITHOUT CLAWS” has received a re-awakening, with five tracks being remixed for this milestone release. Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue/Britney Spears/Brothers In Rhythm/Claire Richards/Delta Goodrem/Take That/Westlife), 7th Heaven, Ladies On Mars and ShyBoy (Hollywood Music In Media Award ‘Best Male Vocal’ on Hypnogaja’s version of Donna’s ‘On […]
Inspired by Danny Lyons titular photography collection and set in 1960s Chicago, “The Bikeriders” chronicles the story of The Vandals, a fictional motorcycle club that transforms into a more sinister gang over the course of a decade. This gritty tale of romance, violence, and brotherhood stars Emmy Winner Jodie Comer, Oscar-nominated actors Austin Butler, Tom […]
