It's getting cold out there and so time to turn the heating up, stock up on the comfort foods and fill the house with new music. The first two are easy to sort out but if you are struggling with the final task then the DAA playlist is always here to help. Check it out.... Continue Reading →
The Torment Suite – Julian Shah-Tayler (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
There is a strap line on Julian Shah-Tayler’s page which asks… “What if Bowie, Prince and the Cure had a baby?”…and to be honest I couldn’t really sum his music up anything like as succinctly as that. I could leave it there but I guess you, dear reader, are looking for me to put a... Continue Reading →
That Was The Musical Week That Was – 120920
Another busy week in the musical mines but we have uncovered some succuelent sonic gems and you can find them all on the list below. Enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XLnScFbg4RTXAVQqCe6Z6?si=dyCEFueoTPqJi29judN7pQ
Evolution – Julian Shah-Tayler (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Evolution is the sound of 80’s sonic glitter being scattered over a wonderfully modern alternative dance track. It may be easy to draw a line between Julian Shah-Tayler’s latest creation and earlier, post-punk, keyboard pioneers but only in the same way that you can connect an Umberto Eco novel with an illuminated medieval manuscript. Everything... Continue Reading →