The stunning folk magic of Laura Marling

The first exceptional gig I've been to in 2016, here's my review for the talented Laura Marling and her solo gig at the legendary Hebden Trade's Club............

Laura Marling in Hebden Bridge 2016

Andy Brown- Albums of 2015

You can breathe a sigh of relief, it's finally here, my top ten albums of 2015. Honourable mentions should go to Sir Richard Bishop, Enablers, Blur, Blanck Mass, Eternal Tapestry, The Lovely Eggs, Jarboe & Helen Money, Julia Holter and Six Organs of Admittance. All this and a host that I didn't get round to listening to........

Enjoy: Soundblab Andy Brown Albums of 2015

It's been a good year for music!

Rejoice! The Mountain Goats come to Leeds!

One of the best gigs I've been to all year. Read my words here:

 Mountain Goats Review

BOO! It's Half Japanese!

Here's my review for the re-issue of Boo! by Half Japanese.............. just in time for Halloween too. Enjoy!

Half Japanese Boo Review

Keep Calm and listen to Pissed Jeans

My favourite punk band and all-round noisy b*stards, Pissed Jeans returned to West Yorkshire on Sunday, bringing with them a bucket of sweaty riffs........ it was a fantastic show as usual!

Read my review here: Pissed Jeans Belgrave Music Hall Leeds 2015

Read my review for their latest album, Honeys, here: Honeys Pissed Jeans

My review for the mighty King of Jeans album here: King of Jeans Pissed Jeans

And my review of a gig they played at the Brudenell in 2013: Pissed Jeans LIVE 2013

Put Some Sugar On It…Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Half Japanese

The title says it all. Having released their fourteenth studio album last year and a bunch of re-issues it seems like a particularly good time to celebrate the genius of Jad Fair and Half Japanese. I’ll confess, these recent releases and re-releases have been my introduction to the band…….and now I’m thoroughly hooked! Read my various  ramblings on the subject below………

Overjoyed

Volume 2- 1987-1989

Volume 3- 1990- 1995

That's Your Wife.....The Return of Johnny Dowd

The wonderful Mr Johnny Dowd returns this month with a brilliantly dark, lo-fi blues ramble through his ever dirty linen..................... enjoy!

Read my review here: That's Your Wife On the Back of My Horse