London-based three-piece Mountain Caller have released their debut album 'Chronicle 1: The Truthseeker'. Interestingly as a debut this is a concept album, and forms the first chapter of our heroine's story as she embarks on a journey of discovery. At first glance you might think this is a 70's retro folk-prog tale....think again! Mountain Caller are very..
Kimono Drag Queens – Life Down Under
One of the most wonderful things about being a rock fan is that every now and then you are blown away by someone you've never heard of before, and your musical taste buds are revitalised as a result. Last Autumn I got to review an unusual looking album by a band with the fantastic name..
Pothamus – Raya (Consouling Agency)
Remember the old epithet "The Boring Belgians"? It's certainly not the case any more (if it was ever true), either in the football field or in the recording studio! Post-metal trio Pothamus are the latest in a wave of very talented young post-rock bands based in Belgium. They've been together since 2015, releasing some lauded..
Kimono Drag Queens – Songs Of Worship (Copper Feast Records)
Wow! I have to confess, I got it into my head this lot would be over-the-top exhibitionist glam-rockers (or something like that).....how humungously wrong can you be!! Kimono Drag Queens are a psychedelic/World Music seven-piece with musical influences spanning continents, decades, genres...you name it. With a focus on great rhythmic syncopation linked to intricate arrangements, they’ve..