Dave Franklin
Musician, scribbler, historian, gnostic, seeker of enlightenment, asker of the wrong questions, delver into the lost archives, fugitive from the law of averages, blogger, quantum spanner, left footed traveller, music journalist, zenarchist, freelance writer, reviewer and gemini. People have woken up to worse.
Making A Scene: Spotlight on Subject A
I must confess that I'm not that knowledgeable about ska music, the reggae genre in general, the history and evolution of Caribbean music, or...
Every Morning At Five – The Furious Seasons (reviewed by Dave...
Music is a conduit for the weightiest of messages and for the most delicate dance of sentiment, and The Furious Seasons have mastered both...
The Ultra Aura Creator – DJ Lit Rave (reviewed by Dave...
There's something profoundly satisfying about music that just gets the job done: no frills, no fluff. Sure, studio gimmicks and sonic acrobatics have their...
Inspired By Cider – Pete Gwilt (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
In a world where music often prioritizes sheen over substance, aesthetics over authenticity, and perfection over purpose, a refreshing wind blows through "Inspired By...
What We Feel – Michele Nobler (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
My introduction to Michele Nobler came through the aptly titled "Wonder," a wondrous collaboration with Angelo Nicola Giuliano. It's quite a delight to finally...
Escaping The Fray Zone – Tobin Mueller (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Tobin Mueller is the man who never ceases to surprise and delight me equally. The reason why he continues to do so has much...
Aurora Borealis – The Veldt ft. Elizabeth Frazer (reviewed by Dave...
If you’re in need of evidence for the old adage, “good things come to those who wait,” then look no further than “Aurora Borealis,”...
New album and single from Dandy Warhols man, Pete International Airport
From the city of Portland and the depths of one's psyche comes Pete International Airport, which revolves around Peter G. Holmström of The Dandy Warhols, who...
Tulipomania drop new single, You Had to Be There, ahead of...
Philadelphia-based art-rock duo Tulipomania present 'You Had to Be There' , the first single from their new album 'Dreaming of Sleep', slated for release...
The Summertimes – The Summertimes (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Power? Check. Pop? Absolutely. The aptly christened Summertimeseffortlessly check both boxes in the expansive realm of buoyant power-pop. The very name of the band...
Snazzy Cats – Jason Vitelli (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Jason Vitelli stands as a testament to the futility of boxing music into genres. But then again, most of the music that resonates with...
Wasting My Time – Stella Wembley (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Ah, Leeds, the birthplace of the UK’s gothic reverie, where the echoes of legends like The Sisters of Mercy, The March Violets, The Mission,...
A Carpetbagger’s Ode to Rocky – Ruby Rose Fox (reviewed by...
Inspiration can be found in the darkest places and songs can be conjured up from traversing the most unexpected stepping stones - in the...
Double Spin – Robby Vee (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
If your bio page boasts glowing endorsements from the likes of Carl Perkins, Ronnie Wood, Paul McCartney, and Robert Plant, you’re undoubtedly doing something...
The Rain Song – The Caughtery (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
When you think of Led Zeppelin you probably think of the birth of the rock sound, big riffs, pounding drums, subtle and scintillating arrangements,...
Waste no time getting your hands on new Stella Wembley single,...
Leeds-based Italian-born artist Stella Wembley presents her 'Wasting My Time' EP, a four-track release of sheer electro-goth delight surrounding the track 'Wasting My Time'. A...
Eponymous third album and new single, Got Enough, from Lusitanian Ghosts
Trans-Atlantic alternative neo-folk collective Lusitanian Ghosts have released their third album 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' via European Phonographic. Released in both stereo and mono versions, this...
Together – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
When I say that music has the power to predict the future, well, some of it, at least a few of you, may scoff....
Jeane – The Persian Leaps (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
You could, if you were so inclined, argue until the cows come home where The Persian Leaps fits into the musical landscape – is...
From Lockdowns to Musical Highs. In Conversation with Maureen Toth
Let’s start with the most poetic and poignant song on the new EP. Can you describe the situation and the emotions that led to...
Tell Me Can You Hear Me – Nicole (reviewed by Dave...
It would have been easy for Nicole to work these songs into something that fit neatly with pop expectations and dance requirements. She could...
Whiskey & Wine – Mirrors On The Moon (reviewed by...
I love bands who manage to combine the sound of the past with something of the here and now. It shows they are happy...
Ashes to Wildflowers – Scott Hepple and the Sun Band (reviewed...
In the ever-evolving kaleidoscope of musical offerings, "Ashes to Wildflowers," the inaugural offering from the Sun Band, led by the enigmatic Scott Hepple, emerges...
The Flood – Wayward Jane (reviewed by The Night Writer)
Well, the name had me momentarily fooled, thinking I was in for another bout of fiercely independent solo artistry. But then, the opening strains...
Music Undersea – Penthouse (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
As I dive headfirst into Penthouse's debut album, a question starts to stew in my mind: Do the echoes of David Bowie, Iggy Pop,...
Effusive Supreme – Lovely Little Girls (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Ah, brace yourselves for a trip through the kaleidoscopic wilderness of sound that is Chicago's Lovely Little Girls and their latest opus, "Effusive Supreme."...
Living With The Moon – Karamelien (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Pop doesn’t have to be the stuff of chart-focused, template following, style over substance, dance routine driven, celebrity guest rapper, gimmicky dross. Pop can...
Sparrow Road – Fist of Five (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Hard rock and classical music might seem less than apparent bed-fellows, but they have more in common than you think. Both deal in the...
64 Magic Queens – Sarah Burton (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
In a world where musician and influencer, singer and celebrity seem to be interchangeable terms, where many consider TV talent show wannabees as musical...
Cars From the Future – Cars From the Future (reviewed by...
Cars From the Future is the brain child – and collaboration project – from Andrew Spackman of Dark Jazz Project fame and saxophonist Richard Davies and...
