Monthly Archives: January 2012

Underneath the Stars – Good Weather for an Airstrike

Posted on January 29, 2012 by haymoncollins

There seems to be an awful lot of music if this genre rattling around right now- the vaguely drone-y, slightly ambient with a touch of post rock about it. When it doesn’t come off, its all rather dull and dispiriting, … Continue reading →

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A Winged Victory for the Sullen – South Street, Reading

Posted on January 22, 2012 by haymoncollins

As if the album itself wasn’t already enough of an extraordinary, moving suite of music; seeing and hearing A Winged Victory for the Sullen play (most) of it live raised it yet further into an almost spiritual experience. What is it that can turn some music into … Continue reading →

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Folding Leaves – Message to Bears

Posted on January 9, 2012 by haymoncollins

Well if this is how 2012 will pan out it will be a good year – the first two releases of the New Year both long awaited material from favoured artists, first Wise Children and now Message to Bears. With … Continue reading →

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Mouse Deer EP

Posted on January 1, 2012 by haymoncollins

The five tracks on this EP from Mouse Deer, aka multi-instrumentalist Holly McIntosh, clock in at a tad over 21 minutes and by her own admission cover topics such as ‘dreams about strong breezes and fires, unrequited love, and dull … Continue reading →

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The Woods – Wise Children

Posted on January 1, 2012 by haymoncollins

At long last a few new tunes from the talented Robin Warren-Adamson, aka, Wise Children. The Woods was released on Boxing Day 2011 (there is a level of perversity releasing new material then, surely) and free to download via his website, as … Continue reading →

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