Vitesse Audio Reference Solid Air Matrix Cable Review
Vitesse Audio's new Kiwi made Reference Solid Air Matrix cables leave Ashley Kramer stunned.
Martin Logan Purity Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review
Gary Steel has flashbacks to a time when the world still has optimism and was full of day-glo colours. All while reviewing the amazing
SUELY MESQUITA SEXO PURO: A LIFE IN BRAZILIAN SONG (Lesma E Lula Press) BOOK & CD REVIEW
Brazilian music novice Gary Steel gets a crash course on the artistry of Suely Mesquita in Bob Gaulke's book/CD combo.
Afro Celt Sound System Capture 1995-2010 (Realworld/Southbound) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel reviews a new compilation by Afro Celt Sound System, and finds it all a little white bread for his tastes.
The Earlybirds Favourite Fears (Warner Music) CD REVIEW
A big fat zero for the worst album Gary Steel has heard all year. And that's saying something.
The Drab Doo Riffs Postcards From Uranus (Border) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel dips his toes into the second EP by the Drab Doo Riffs
Extra Life Made Flesh (Loaf/Border) CD REVIEW
The austere sound universe of Extra Life gives Gary Steel goosebumps.
Sia We Are Born (Monkey Puzzle/Rhythmethod) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel is bitterly disappointed by Sia's latest, '80s-influenced botch-job.
The Chemical Brothers Further (Virgin/EMI) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel reckons the new Chemical Brothers album is all tease and no ejaculate.
Bulletproof Soundtrack To Forever (Dirty/Universal) CD REVIEW
Gary Steel listens to a NZ "legend" of drum'n'bass on his dubstep-influenced album, and finds it strangely wanting.
Souljazz Orchestra – Rising Sun (Strut)
Gary Steel reviews a warm inviting album by a group whose music mixes Afrobeat, jazz-fusion and Ethiopian jazz influences
Pantha Du Prince – Black Noise (Rough Trade/Shock) CD review
Gary Steel raves about Pantha Du Prince, whose Black Noise combines sleek minimal techno with Joy Division-like textures, and sounds great on expensive stereos.
Laura Veirs – July Flame (Bella Union/Shock) CD Review
Gary Steel reviews the rather lovely July Flame album by Laura Veirs, whose dreamy folk and country-tinged tunes are as charming and comfy as
Jamie Lidell – Compass (Warp/Border) CD Review
Jamie Lidell makes electronic music. And sings. His new album on the famous Warp label is reviewed by Gary Steel.
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