Simone Felice has had a number of near misses, but what’s that got to do with the music? asks Gary Steel
Author: Gary Steel
Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again (Polydor/Universal) VINYL LP REVIEW
Michael Kiwanuka’s debut album makes all the right moves, but the jury is still out
Sharon Van Etten – Tramp (Jagjaguwar/Rhythmethod) CD REVIEW
Sharon Van Etten is a breath of fresh air. And the girl can sing.
Justin Townes Earle – Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now (Bloodshot/Southbound) CD REVIEW
Justin “son-of-Steve” Earle serves up an exceptional platter on the eve of his NZ tour this month
Janiva Magness – Stronger For It (Alligator/Southbound) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel reckons Janina Magness is a much better hollerer than Adele.
JONO MCCLEERY – THERE IS (Counter/Border) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel is tired of singers who fake their melancholia
Psyrok & Li’l Sister Jen – Calculus (Psylince) CD REVIEW
Local producer shows promise, but fails to bring home the bacon
New Age Steppers – Love Forever (On-U Sound/Southbound) CD REVIEW
It’s Ari Up’s last outing and Adrian Sherwood is aboard.